Ahhh...the final day of fasting...bliss :) It has been a fulfilling month. I survived! Apart from the monthly visit from YOU-KNOW-WHO, the rest of the days of fasting went on smoothly. It helps that this year I have a maid, who faithfully wakes up at 4.30am every day to prepare food for the whole family. And when we reach home, the dining table is already set up. We just have to sit around waiting for the correct time to stuff our empty stomachs! I am really blessed and I could not have asked for more. Initially I was afraid of getting a maid no thanks to all the horror stories I heard or read about them. But God is really kind to me and family, he brought Mia to us and she is really patient, hardworking and committed. She is never lazy, treats all of us with great respect and also, she takes care of my kids and nephew just like her own. I treat her just like my own family. Mummy adores her, even tailoring 4 sets of baju kurung for her to wear during Hari Raya.
Speaking of baju kurungs, I am a tad disappointed this year. As I was pressed for time and my favourite tailor at Bukit Panjang does not accept late requests, I had to no choice but to send my materials to mummy's friend's niece in JB. I collected them two days ago, and I am not very happy with the result. The cutting was unflattering and the pattern was different from the one I has drawn for her. Hubby's suit also did not turn out right, the pants was too tight. Sigh...mummy said she would help me alter tonight, so hopefully it will turn out ok. But Im telling you, that is the last time I am going to JB to tailor my Hari Raya clothes.
Today I am in such a good mood, cos we Muslims knock off at noon today! Hehe, will proceed to do some shopping later and then go home and clean my room! It is such a pigsty! I have 3 kids at home (including my nephew) and they love playing in my room and thus my bedroom is never clean for long. Toys and even food crumbs everywhere! My to-do list is now:
1. Buy Kyra a white dress
2. Buy Kyle his songkok
3. Collect kueh from sis-in-law
Almost everything is done. I am just waiting to stuff myself silly with all the rendang and ketupat tomorrow. Ha, there goes my weight loss of 2kg this fasting month. I think I will gain back those 2kg and more on the 1st day of raya itself. Anyway, I just want to wish all my Muslim friends and relatives:
Selamat Hari Raya, Maaf Zahir dan Batin.
Salah Silap Mohon Diampun. Jemput Datang Ke Rumah Nanti!
As for the non-Muslims, enjoy the holidays!
