Ramadhan 2015

Today is 1st Ramadhan. I hope I'm better this year compared to last year in terms of:

1. solat berjemaah for Zohor
2. cook healthy meals for buka
3. control portion for buka
4. donate more

Alhamdulillah, Allah SWT still gives me the opportunity seek His blessing in Ramadhan this year.

Lutfi trying out school

Lutfi has gone to school since Monday. Today is his 3rd day. I'm kind of nervous on the 1st day worrying about him. Actually he has been doing OK. When the teacher sent photos via Whatsapp for the parent-teacher group, I felt relieved. I hope his motivation continues.....

Lutfi on his 1st day

Playing blocks

He's not joining the crowd (if you can see him at the back)

Looking at others. It's only his 1st day :-)

His 2nd day.

Waiting in turn for archery.

Now he can imagine himself in 'Adakah Kau Lupa' video

Play and play!

Smart IQ Kindies: This is it!

I've been contemplating whether to send Lutfi to Smart IQ Kindies @ Seksyen 7. The dilemma is due to difficulty in finding a transit bus apart from its kind of premium fee. If I can't find a transit bus:

• I must be prepared to send him myself
• I can't leave the house by 7.10am (after sending Jasmin)
• I won't get to work by 8am
• I won't get a basement parking space
• I have to endure the traffic on SILK highway
• I have to pay RM1 for toll everyday. 

 Basically my morning routine will change.
And it's monthly fee is the highest so far. Is it going to be worth it?

I nearly succumb to 'settling with the usual'. It's easier.  Just find a kindergarten near our house and everything will work fine. Less hassle and no routine disruption.

Why? Why? Why? I kept asking myself. Why Smart IQ Kindies?

I still doubted my decision until today I saw a picture of Lutfi trying out archery sent via the parent-teacher Whatsapp group:

This is why!

I believe the centre can offer something above a normal kindergarten. Something that may instill self believe, courage and unlocking child's potential.

The centre teaches through play, it's not all about classroom learning, something I've always believed in all along.

I believe the teachers only use positive words and encouragement because it's Power Brain training style to ensure kids are motivated.

I hope these are not only my wishful thinking and the teachers do actually mean what they have promised.

Why I want to send my child there?

Naturally, we want to give the best education to our children. This is my sacrifice and effort and I hope it's worth it. If it's not, at least I've tried my best to find the best place for my child to learn.


P/S: I also noticed all my doubts were more related to MYSELF. Everything was about me and my comfort zone. Selfish isn't it....

Learning experience for Lutfi

I haven't enrolled Lutfi at any pre schools. I'm interested to send Lutfi to Smart IQ Kindies located at Seksyen 7. I need to find transport for him which is not straight forward because it is inter section. Usually transit buses only cater for nearby sections or within sections. The class starts the week after, 15 June. I still have 1.5 weeks left to take action!

Don't let it slip away!

I've gained weight since my last post in November 2014 (7 months ago), nearly hitting 70kg. I've been delaying my actions and unable to discipline myself. Wake up! Please do things differently!

My goal is not to depend on machines. Save my money for something else. This requires actions from me:

1. Start buying fruits again
2. Cook my lunch (and for kids)
3. Exercise!