Saturday Rants

Assalamualaikum and Hello,

My favorite time of the day: bedtime; of course.

It is the time where Hazeeq is in the most relax condition, most calm, and to see him slowly fall asleep after susu time is totally priceless. 

I have added few routine before his bedtime recently. 

One, super quick shower to make him feels clean, fresh and comfy. 

Two, asking him "Do you love Papa? Do you love Mommy?" and he said Yes to both of the questions (read: Happy). 

Three, kiss and salam Mommy and Papa (if Papa is not out for work) before going to the bed. 

Four, instead of me who recite doa tidur, I would ask him to recite doa by himself together with 'goodnight', 'assalamualaikum' and 'I love you'. 

I would constantly asked him about loving us; the parents, because I am nurturing him to always love his Mommy and Papa (and Daddy) seamlessly.

In my humble opinion, the most important thing that kids at this age should have and mastered well is - to have good manners. 

Manners before Grades. 

Early education is not necessarily be on paper or books, but also involved in terms of shaping their personality, to practice good manners and to teach them about being appreciative and thankful. 

It is a bit hard for me to practice all of these to Hazeeq but I do believe if I do it repetitively without fail, we would succeed. 

And I am super thankful to my husband who played an excellent role as a father to Hazeeq. 

He is of course; very strict. But at the same time he is the most wonderful, supportive, caring Papa too. 

Strict and caring are two major essence of being a good leader (for me). 

I do hope this small family will be able to face all future challenges, dramas and obstacles; showered with Allah blessings, blessed with good health and happiness and may the bond between us gets stronger and stronger each day. 

A family is a team; and I want us to laugh, to cry as a team too. 

Papa, no more return policy. If you know what I mean. 

Love you boys. 

xx