Father's Day 2011 - celebration

This year's celebration was a bit special.
We celebrate it with my dear childhood friend, Juliana & her family.

Thanks for coming, Ju!

Ju & Me.

Muhammad Wafiy Dayyan & Elisa Lana

The world's greatest Dad.

Mixed fruit cake.

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The aftermath..

Happy Father's Day (2011)

I used to ignore this special day..

but now I'm looking forward to celebrate it 

with my other half.

Someone I really love,

the father to my children.

- My dear Teddy.

Happy Father's Day to you, sayang..

You are the greatest Dad in the world.

We love you so much!

Michelin

Bonding II

They sat on top of my tummy

and

it's hurting my back..

but I really don't mind

because they amused me in so many ways.

Bonding

..and thank you dear God..

for a house full of people I love.

1st laugh - Elise

11th June 2011.

" I have double chin.. just like my mommy "

Mini me

My mom said

she looks like me when I was a baby..

Choices and consequences

I shouldn't envy my friends..
for having all the things that I always wanted.
I shouldn't feel depressed..
for not being able to pamper myself with all the things money can buy.

The main 2 key words here are 'choices' and 'consequences'.
I made choices.
And I have to bear all the consequences.

It's difficult
to strain myself from thinking 'what if I choose to work again?'
..but it's easy to erase that thought every time when I look at my baby's face.

Yes.
I choose my family over money.

I choose to give the very best of me
..and not having anything in return.
I choose to see the smile on my baby's face
..instead to curse in the car when caught in the morning traffic.
I choose to eat home made cooking every day
..than luxury, Italian restaurant.
I choose to watch TV with my dearest hubby and kids
..rather than going out to the movies.
I choose to break down with tears or shouting like crazy to my kids
..rather than worrying sick about him under other's supervision.

I see me every time I look into my baby's eyes.

I can say that I never have a happy childhood memories.
I used to be a total freak, nerd, fat and unhappy.
I played alone in my own world.
I hide in the toilet for hours just because I didn't want to go out and play with my neighbours.
I hated them because they called me "Kakak gemuk".
That's because food is the only thing that keep me happy.
I ate when I'm depressed. (Still doing it until now  :p )

I remember begging my mom,
"Please Mama.. Don't go to work today.."
..and always end up without any success.
I didn't blame her though..
because as a single parent, she didn't have any choice.


I never want that to happen to my children.
I hope with this little sacrifice I made for them,
they will grow up as a happy and confident young man/woman.
It's my future investment and they will make me proud everyday..
Insya Allah.

2 months old - Elise

My Little Lotus is 2 months old ++ now.

She's a real darling.

So far, I didn't have any difficulties

in handling all her needs.

Alhamdulillah.

She can hold her head more steadily now.

More smiles and coos especially in the morning.

I love to put her on my tummy.

She'll do mini-push up and we'll have our baby talk.

I remember sleeping with my Little Teddy on top..

every time when he threw on tantrums and refused to sleep.

I miss that.

He's no more my little baby.

I'm sure that I am going to miss this too..

2 months old Elise.

Weight : 6kg