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Random Thoughts of a Lioness

The reward of conformity was that everyone liked you, except yourself.

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This is me. Like it or not. 'I have long since come to believe that people never mean half of what they say, and it is best to disregard their talk and judge only their actions' - Dorothy Day, 1952

Sunday, February 22, 2009

Weekend Update

Ok, maybe not as busy as most weekends...but managed to get loads done. We've been procastinating so many things lately that weekends normally goes down the drain with many things not ticked off the list.

Managed to squeeze an hour to see that grandaunty in the nursing home. Although it is a private facility, it is still kinda sad looking at her living there nonetheless. The moment we stepped in the home, we were greeted by four old man on their bed, two of which had tubes up their noses. Same scenario when we entered the next hall. Dear old Tok had her own room, which she shared with another lady, so it wasnt too bad. But still...

finally got our initial drawing for the house, and absolutely loving it! WAF and wifey are so so so creative! The problem now is can we really afford it, or it shall remain as my dream house on paper. Oh please please let me have that gorgeous master bedroom they showed us.

Lil Cub saw both sides of cousins this weekend and had the time of his life. He is now asleep due to the very busy schedule he had, running at the mall @ lunchtime and swimming in the bathtub with Ira @ tea time! *Explains why Ibu is blogging*

On the downside, our beloved cat Alya passed away in her sleep last night due to feline luekemia. Buster thinks I should stop having cats for a while since I take each passing too emotionally and it can't be good for the baby, would it? Aboo is now at the vet's for tests and am just praying that he is well.

Oh yeah, baby. well, God answered our prayers and again, we are blessed with His rezeki. God willing, another cub will join the family insya allah in August. But that another story for another time.

Have a good week ahead peple!

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Thursday, September 25, 2008

Playing Nurse

I was in the office when the school called at about 1:30 pm:

"Mdm Lioness, I think Lil Cub might have caught it. We found spots on his palms"

The bosses made me stay another 2 hours before I was let off to pick him up. Brought him straight to the doctor. Since we couldn't get hold of dearest Dr Han, we headed to Tmn Tun. And just my luck, the clinic was full and we were made to wait about an hour. At about 6:45, we were told that they'll be closing for an hour and for us to come back about 7:30! Thank goodness Buster was already home and checked out Dr Han's clinic. It was opened and we got to be the first ones after buka. And of course, the Mdm Principal kept calling to know what he was having.

Looking at how active he was, I wouldn't think Lil Cub was sick at all. But his constant complaining of 'balls'in his mouth were a little concerning. And his normally HUGE appetite was missing. Like glamum, I thought he was just teething.

It was our turn, and by just listening to my explanation, the nice doctor was 99% sure that he caught the bug. A peek into the mouth and checking his palms, our worse fears were realised.

"The good thing about it is he won't feel any extreme pain, there is no medication and it'll go off in a week. But the downside is, he has to be quarantined from other kids ALSO for a week, drink plenty of fluids and in a few days, his ulcers may cause him a little bit of pain."

Called the principal with the updates, as well as the cousins he was in touch with over the weekend. Just in case. The thing about this HFMD is that it only take 2 days to spread.

So, Buster took the day off yesterday . Today and tomorrow this Ibu will play nurse to the Little Cub. Although the doctor gave us some Or@l A1d for his ulcers and some anti-inflammatory gel, it still breaks my heart to see him flinching everytime he swallows.

The school is closed now. Mdm Principal do not want the disease to spread to more kids, it being near raya and all.I guess Lil Cub was the deciding factor after the 3 earlier cases. Was told that another 2 got it the same day as him.

Well, let's just pray he'll get well just in time for Raya. Otherwise, it'll be impossible to explain to the little fella why he can't play with any of his cousins.

To glamum - I don't think it was Little A who spread it.
To girlcrush - insya Allah little sprog is safe with his Nana at home.

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Thursday, September 04, 2008

Catching up

So yeah, I haven't been in here for like ages! Almost 6 months to be exact. A lot (and I mean A LOT) has happened since, like:

My best friend is now a mom.
Another is contemplating to be one again by taking off her Impl@n0n.
I am now working in a public listed subsidiary.
We bought a 20-year-old house nearer to the city.
Buster is now 30-something and got a whole new set of workclothes.
And my Lil Cub turned 2!


It was only like yesterday since he was born. Now he is talking non stop, running here and there and becoming more and more cheeky by the day.

My only concern now is that my new job requires me to travel every other week. Not long, at most for 2 to 3 days, but away from home still. Everytime I leave, Lil Cub gets depressed and less active (according to his dad). This also heightens his clingy-ness and separation anxiety. Lately, I can't even go outside for 5 mins without him looking for me. Buster finds this disturbing, so does his sister. I have been googling and reading up on toddlers separation anxiety, and found out that it is normal for kids his age (apparently it peaks between 18 - 30 months). It is suppose to go off when they are three. But till then? Sometimes I wonder if I am a good mom, making him go thru this. These are the times I wish I am a SAHM!

Until I find a solution, I guess I have to bear with it. *sigh*


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Tuesday, August 14, 2007

My baby turned ONE..

How time flies.

Barely a year ago I spent a looooong, tiring 15 hours in the labour room when Lil Cub was brought into the world.

Lil Cub is now a year old. And a happy, handsome one-year old he is.




Ibu loves you.

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Wednesday, August 01, 2007

My fave Lil Cub picture...


Lil Cub in Phuket. I just love his expression in this one.

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Thursday, June 14, 2007

Lil Cub turned 10 (months that is!)

My little baby boy has turned 10 months and on this day he turned 10, he learnt how to clap his hands!!

It seems every birthday marks something new for him. When he was 8 months, we introduced formula milk to supplement his diet. Mommy Lion3ss could no longer cope with his demands..so it is 2x formula milk and 2x Ibu's milk a day for him now. Being an easy baby as always, we had no problems or resistance from him!

By 9 months, he started cruising. No cabinets were safe from him. And he has now become Ibu's assistant in the kitchen. While I sterilise his bottles or prepare his meals...he'd be hovering around checking the lower drawers for treasures!

Soon it'll be a year and he'll start walking, and he'll grow older and bigger.. I WANT HIM TO STAY THIS WAY LONGER!!!!

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Thursday, November 09, 2006

Presenting...Lil Cub!

Lilypie 1st Birthday Ticker

Lil Cub at 3 hours old

At at one month, 28 days. His Majlis Aqiqah..


At 2 months of age

Lil Cub's first raya

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