Reflection on funeral.

Time flies.

Today with a cup of coffee, I read the following:-

For the Lamb at the center of the throne
    will be their shepherd;
‘he will lead them to springs of living water.
    ‘And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.
 (Revelation 7:17)

Funeral and the news about the death of our loved ones brings us to a speechless moment, and full of sorrow. But like what the spiritual writer always said:-

"Goodbyes are the law of earth; reunions are the law of heaven."

It is so comforting to those who waved, going to wave, and waving goodbye to our loved ones, and it is a relief to the folks who have left the earth when they know the truth, that, once again...

 .....
‘he will lead them to springs of living water.
    ‘And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.
 (Revelation 7:17)

 I will hold Your promises in my heart.
 

What's been happening - 20120412

To me, rainbow signify hope. As it make such a big impact in people's life; I just love the meaning behind hope. Today is a great Thursday. I received a great start of the day; a compliment on the clothes that I put on :)

It had been a busy week for me, and still it is. I am trying to get out from this 'overwhelming' feeling. Most people I know are busy too, with different tasks matches their expertise. 

As for me, I have been busy in getting my life, family and household more organized. I believe it will create more space, save more time, and keep all of us comfortable. More time for your loved ones, and not keep on doing the same thing over and over again. I have always wanted to do this, but not alone, and not with an active toddler around. But then again, I count my blessings and joy.

Well, my home used to be simple, until the arrival of the bundle of joy. Having a baby means, having a lot of stuffs coming into my home...

This month, I have been trying to convince myself to LOVE cooking. Well, it is in my no.1 list in WHAT CHORES DO I HATE THE MOST? Someone shared that if you keep on doing the same thing everyday for 21 days, it will eventually become a habit. I am all open in trying this. Uh oh, whatever it takes.

I constantly reminded myself to put L.A on priority list above other household activities. 

Have you heard of; "once a mum, forever a mum" quote? I sighed and say, yes, it is true.

Frankly, I feel bored and lonely on some days, but I suppose when you balance your life and time, then it will not be that bad, after all, right?

Wishing you a great start of the tomorrow. Regards, and love.

Remebering His promises: Isiah 40:28-31

28 Do you not know?

   Have you not heard?

The LORD is the everlasting God,

   the Creator of the ends of the earth.

He will not grow tired or weary,

   and his understanding no one can fathom.

29 He gives strength to the weary

   and increases the power of the weak.

30 Even youths grow tired and weary,

   and young men stumble and fall;

31 but those who hope in the LORD

   will renew their strength.

They will soar on wings like eagles;

   they will run and not grow weary,

   they will walk and not be faint.

Isiah 40:28-31 (NIV)

Visit to the play park when mummy is not well.

L.A loves going to the play park. I can see why. There are slides, swings, see-saws, plenty of greenery, fresh air,  and natural lights, and the most important things, they are many kids like her.

When I was a child, play park is one of the places that I used to spend most of my time. I try to bring her to the play park as often as I can, even on those days when I am not feeling well -- unless my condition is really bad.

Last week, it was one of those days. After resting all day long in the bed with me, I brought her to the play park. At first, I was reluctant, but after considering that she didn't have any physical activity on that day and will not have it at home with me, I changed my mind.

So we were in the park, and I must thanked God for His goodness. He sent 4 beautiful children who adores L.A and played with L.A.

xoxo,

 24yomummy

My firstborn, L.A at 2 years

Cooking and my mini helper in the kitchen.

Let me be honest with you. I hate cooking. Given the options between cooking and washing dish, I pick on the latter one. As I write this post, I thought, it has been 24 years since I rejected cooking as part of my role in being a daughter and a wife. In my growing up years, my mum was fine with it, she never making it compulsory for a girl to have the cooking skill. I came from a big family of 5 girls and 1 boy siblings. 

However, when I got married at 23, I was somehow being told and made known that to "make a happy husband, you have to make their stomach happy, first" and "to be a good wife, you have to be a good cook". Still, cooking was not in the agreement when we signed the marriage certificate, and he never complain if I don't cook. 

Things started to change after I become a mother and especially now that L.A (2 years) is more than ready to consume solid food as the primary food, so, I try to cook when I get the opportunity, too. I am attracted to recipe that teaches how to prepare/cook a complete nutritious meal with few ingredients. I guess being in a IT firm for more than 5 years has trained me to always be an innovative person, even when it comes to preparing a meal. 

I'll share with you some of the recipe from my kitchen, soon ;)

Another story to share before I end my post...let me introduce to you, my mini kitchen helper. 

Being a junior cook, I have the tendency to over-cook the food, or making any common mistakes when it comes to preparing food, with that, I would  prefer to let toddler out from the kitchen until I am a senior cook.

But L.A insisted to be in the kitchen with me - when when her father is around. -_-"

I tried all tactics but all failed. 

An exception to giving bribe like sweets and chocolate...but I never like that idea. 

A childcare expert shared with me that an excessive amount of fat and sugar fed to children will damages the children's heart. Too much of sugar and fat is not helping in a our child's heart development. We cannot see it now, but the consequences will be in the later stage of their life; when they are an adult.

To solve the issue of a crying toddler begging to be with me when I am in the kitchen, I put on my thinking cap, and a then thought came in... "why don't I let her to be in the kitchen? That would save a lot time negotiating with her, on daily basis and probably she will learn something other than 'debating', 'crying' and 'being rejected'..."

With that, I got her a kitchen slippers, a chair stool. I started with training her to put on her slippers each time when she wanted to step into the kitchen. The rest is a history. 

Have a good Wednesday! ;)

xoxo, 

 24yomummy

2 years old toddler imitating adults

Whenever we are in the car, we always make sure we put on our seat belt.  Each time when we lock the seat belt, there will be a click sound that goes like 'kat'

It's quite cute when L.A reminding us to 'kat', whenever we are in the car. It also taught us that the children are observing us without we realizing it. Thus, we have to be careful on what we want to model to our children...they are learning all the time.

Yesterday, we placed L.A's baby car-seat at the back of the car, as we were heading to fetch few peoples. She was excited when she got the chance to sit like an adult. I think that lasted for about 10 mins before she insisted to be carried by mummy.