Being Parents...

Asalam and Happy Friday..
Sigh... You never stop being parents, from the day the kids were born.They need us to be in their life until they become parents...or until we are still around to watch them. I am neither a patience Mum nor a soft spoken but one thing I know.. I am ready to give them the help they needed tho I do whine on ocassions tapi akan berkorban apa saja. Giving them the best of what a Mum can provide..and I did it my way! Which of course I thought the best way...wallahhuallam. Making mistakes along the way, and hoping to God that i have the strength and patience to pick up the pieces and mend it back..
Praise to God, Alhamdullillah, hubby can be considered a good dad, no doubt on that...patience and devoted to his kids...n me. It's his virtue to participate in what ever they are involved in.

For the last few weeks we were chaperoning our daughter for job interviews. And..I wasn't alone waiting...with hubby dearest. Fortunately the interview always take place in the vicinity of Malls..lucky me.There were few interviews, and had to be at the respective places as early as 9 am *in the heart of KL* We left home in the wee hours of the morning at 6.30 am. Braving the traffic, it's never easy for a stay home mum like me.. Alhamdullillah and reached our destinations safely...still plenty of time to spare. While shops were still closed..only cafes that were opened, so, coffee and more coffee that kept us going. Then..chasing for toilet as it was cold and bloated with coffee at that time of the day.

We kept on sending her and waiting. We even took a the train and Monorail to where she was suppose to have the training..but looking at the stopping station scared us to death..
Finally...thanks to Allah, she was offered...not her best choice but she has to start somewhere.
Happy tears for my girl. At the same time, relieved and very very grateful to God.
Each and every time the kids undergo a new phase of life, it makes me realize the meaning of motherhood and what Parents went through. Don't expect any returns..or else, you get disappointments..only God knows best. And I know for sure now..you can never stop being Parents

Quotes for my children:
“Parents can only give good advice or put them on the right paths, but the final forming of a person's character lies in their own hands.”
― Anne Frank

"If I had my child to raise all over again"

I'd built self-esteem first, and the house later

I'd finger-paint more, and point the finger less

I'd would do less correcting and more connecting.

I'd take my eyes off my watch, and watch with my eyes.

I'd take more hikes and fly more kites.

I'd stop playing serious, and seriously play.

I would run through more fields and gaze at more stars.

I' do more hugging and less tugging.

-Diane Loomans

About Food..

Lets share what Mum's been cooking.

Today's lunch for two.

Wanton Soup, yesterday's dinner.

Anytime favorite, Sandwiches with beef streak

Dried Wanton..also favorite.

We had this Salad for dinner and Frangipane Cherry as our dessert.

Laksa Johor..I prepared on last Sunday. Yummyy!

This is my Cheese Caramel Cake with Nuts and raisins.
Drooling caramel sauce that I could still feel in my mouth..yummeh!

And below, sharing moments with my Hubby, Son and daughter at Bread Shop at Damansara Height.

Wonderful place...Mum's love Bread. My Syaf's Treat. Thank you dear Son!

 Hmm...yum, yum, I can have bread all day long!

 We were missing someone...my eldest son. Let's do it again kids!

We were back again to Hometown last month, a few days before my daughter started her job. Paying respects to our eldest especially hub's side are not in good conditions, frail and sickly. While hubby at his Parents, I spent some time with mine. It's not that often we got to meet them, with our unfinished commitments back home. However, it's our duty to be responsible...the least we could do is to spent more time with them. 

 Bonding time with Sister Teh.

Thank you for the treat.

 Have a wonderful weekend with your family..
Adios..