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sloppy kisses,

'Aainaa

Blogless.

This blog has been pretty slow with the updates because I find myself losing the interest to write lately. Sometimes I ask myself why I even bother blogging. Too often, actually. I used to be one of those girls who used to write in their diary everyday-I started writing in one when I was 9-years-old. Datuk bought me my first Garfield diary and I started every entry with "Dear diary", like how you're supposed to start at the beginning of everything. I didn't have an 'audience' then, it was just me and my thoughts. And I guess by having a blog, I thought that I would satisfy the urge to just...write. About anything. About my life. What I did today. What I feel like doing tomorrow. How hurt I am about something someone did and I just feel like venting. And now, it's mostly about how much I adore my son. How he's growing at lightning speed. How I love being a mom. How exhausting it is being a mom. And on it goes.

But here's the thing. I'm pretty sure there are some of my 'readers' who visit my blog just so they can bitch about something I've written. Any occasion, they'll be up for it. Because I get it, there are people who have nothing better to do but to dish out nasty comments. Like when I wrote the post to my husband telling him how much I appreciate him, because he was feeling a tad bit left out just for someone to call it "NAUSEATING". So when something like this happens, yes, I really feel uninspired about blogging, especially revealing my innermost feelings. And because of this 'icky' feeling, I find myself drifting away from my blog and putting off writing. I hate that I have to think twice about writing something because of these people, when it's my own personal space to begin with. I feel like it really takes away the whole purpose of me blogging. So to my dear genuine readers, I'm going on a 'blog break' for now. I'll return when my heart feels like opening itself up again and I can put myself out there so I can eagerly share with you details of my life, just as I have been doing all this while. 2011 has been one heck of a journey, and I thank you for coming with me on the ride.

Till we meet again, happy new year, everyone.

Sloppy kisses,

'Aainaa

Come to mama.

I finally got around to purchasing this, after eyeing it for so long. Will be playing around with this baby when I'm not playing around with my actual baby (insert "hahaha you're so witty" laughter here). So far, the colours seem pretty alright, but the brush feels a bit on the cheapo side. Which reminds me, I need to get a brush kit soon....and maybe a good skincare set to go with it....

sloppy kisses x

Sunday.

Maine has joined the 28-year-old club and is kicking ass at it. Maine, happy belated birthday you sexy thang you! To everyone else, if you like breakfast (mushrooms, eggs, ham etc) and you like pizza, then you GOTTA go to Estate at Intermark. Because some genius thought up BREAKFAST PIZZA. And it's super yummy. I'm salivating just thinking about it. Go now people! now now now!

sloppy kisses,

'Aainaa

Ayden is eight!

Months, that is. He is a squirmy wormy momma's boy who is as fast as lightning in his walker! Road Runner ain't got nothin' on him!

Happy 8 months baby bear! True love forever, kiddo.

8 sloppy kisses,

Momma bear

To my husband.

I know it seems as if I've only had time for Ayden lately, but I see the sacrifices you do for our family. How hard you work (often till the wee hours of the morning!), how much you love Ayden and would do anything in the world for him and how you still manage to make me laugh everyday.

You're never overlooked sayang. I see all that you're doing for us. You're a father and a husband and you take it all in your gentle stride. Sometimes I look at you and see the man that I first fell in love with. That man will always be there - no matter how bogged down we get with daily responsibilities, how much we've evolved into different people (physically as well as emotionally). I still see us, our first date in your old car, having drive thru McDonalds at 2am, talking about anything and everything under the sun while we munch on french fries, discovering things about each other and slowly falling in love. The dimple in your right cheek as you flash me that smile of yours that always makes me melt. That will always be us.

After all these years, I could not adore you more. And as our family continues to grow (Insyaallah in years to come) my love for you grows deeply too. You're my confidante, my soulmate, my bestfriend and my husband.

I see you, sayang. I always have.

Love always,

Your wife.

Cute weekend outfit.

Pic courtesy of (where else?) ASOS

Being a mom and having to handle a baby during weekends out has made me a slave to the one-piece outfit. I usually just totter about in a dress and flats because it's hassle free, but this denim playsuit is too cute. And I know babies aren't accessories, but with red ballet flats and an adorable bouncing baby dressed in denim in tow and you'd finish off this outfit perfectly. ha ha!

Happy Sunday everyone!

Smell you later!

ok, I'm OBSESSED.

Last Friday, I strolled into Sephora and spritzed Fresh Brown Sugar's perfume on me, because I thought the name initially sounded interesting...I mean, brown sugar perfume? And I like brown sugar, so what would it actually smell like as a perfume?

So I tried some..and I'm in love. It does have this sweet, caramel smell, but it's mixed in with citrus too. Yummy and light. It might not be for everyone, because I do realise some people do not favour gourmand fragrances (right now I spritz myself from time to time with Victoria's Secret Coconut Passion body mist and my colleagues find it weird that I would want to go around smelling like a cake). Anyway, here are the notes for Brown Sugar, in case you were wondering:

top: Scicilian lemon, tangerine, acai

heart: Sugared magnolia, sheer honeysuckle, peach nectar

base: Caramel, warm amber, cypress

I read the reviews online and the response has been good, just that it may not have that much lasting power. So you may have to keep on spritzing throughout the day. Random note: Chloe perfume lasts AGES. So if you're looking for something which still smells strong hours after, you may want to check it out. I wore some out last night and many hours later it still smells like I've just sprayed it on!

sloppy brown sugar kisses,

'Aainaa

p/s: if any of you ever get to try out brown sugar, let me know what you think!

Gravity.

The name game.

Sorry things have been quiet on my blog lately, Ayden fell really ill and I guess I was just mentally and physically exhausted. Alhamdulillah he is feeling better, but he's due for his jab real soon, so that might cause him to get feverish again which is something I'm TOTALLY not looking forward to :( But a jab's a jab and it needs to get done.

Anyway, I was just randomly googling this morning and thought it would be fun to tell you guys some of my favourite (and potential unborn children's!) baby names. These names aren't necessarily loved by Yasir, but I'm hoping he'll come around ;) Keep in mind, these names can't sound too mat salleh! (I like the name Sky, Summer or Jacob if I were mat salleh by the way) ha ha.

In no order of preference, for girls, I love:

- Layla or Leila

- Delailah

- Alana

- Rose (such a classic name and I still love how sweet it sounds on your tongue when you say it)

I actually like the name Rose paired with another name. For example, Delailah Rose. Or Alana Rose.

For boys, I love:

- Noah

- Adam (Yasir doesn't like this name but I do! Maybe because most Adams I know are goodlooking)

- Mikail (still contemplating if I actually like this one...)

Boys names are particularly hard, I can't seem to find a name which I absolutely love. So if ever we're pregnant with a second boy, it's going to be a toughie!

Sometimes I daydream about having a babygirl, and the name that always pops up in my mind is Delailah. Delailah trumps Alana by just a tad because it goes so well with Ayden. I can just see me having Ayden and a sweet little Delailah. Awww. Guess we'll just have to wait and see! (no, in case you're wondering I'm not pregnant again! haha)

What are your faves? I'd love to hear!

sloppy kisses,

'Aainaa

Note to self.

Nobody likes a nagging mother all the time.

Ayden's favourite Sesame Street video

Here's him watching it with his sleepy momma who wanted to take a nap but ended up watching an hour of Sesame Street videos...

Yes, he watches it like he's watching the news. He takes his Sesame Street very seriously, people!

Sloppy Sunday kisses x

Relief.

Someone's feeling much better, alhamdulillah :)

sloppy kisses!

It's no fun.

When your baby is sick, it's the worst feeling in the world. Not fun at all. Get well soon, my baby.

SIGH.