Dave @ Little Lamb

Two more weeks to go. Goodbye year 2008 and welcome year 2009. Little Lamb had its Christmas party today. Btw, what is Little Lamb? It's a national kindergarten school. Cousins children are studying there for a couple years already. Now it's Dave's turn.

Mr. and I went for the registration this afternoon. Free registration as it's a promotion (have been told like that), thus we just paid for January school fee and the uniforms (2 pairs). School fee is Rp. 350.000 and 2 pairs of uniform cost Rp. 200.000. Today rate 1US$ = Rp. 110000. The school schedule is from Mon-Sat from 8.30 to 11.30. Saturday will be free activity.

Will it be too early for Dave to go to school? I have no idea also, but then I guess since Dave can already walk. He will turn 15 months by that time, January 8. Maybe it's a good timing for him to go to school and get to know friends. Maybe this will help his vocabulary?

Why I choose Little Lamb? First it's recommended by cousins. Second, it's just close to our place. Third, the principle is my ex. student. Such a coincidence.

Date with a New Guy...

Broken heart is not a nice experience. After a few observations and researches from people surrounding, I kinda think that it's NOT a good idea to have a new boyfriend/girlfriend or close with a new guy/girl straight after the break-up. We need to give ourselves some time to reorganize thing within.

In my perspectives, the most important mistake that might arise when we get involve to a new individual straight after the break-up is:

We feel comfy if there is a new individual who come and approach us; as in the middle of the break-up time, we will feel very fragile. So, whoever individual that come, we will try to compromise and try not to see the weaknesses of the other party. Later, once we recovered from the break-up thingie, we will only find out if the other party is really suited us or not. If not, it will be either too late to turn back or another break-up will occur.

This will get worse if decision is made up to marriage life. Especially disagreements that only happens in marriage-life. REGRET is going to follow you for the rest of your life.

What do you think...???

13.5 Months & Tickets confirmed

Lol... Finally Dave can walk already. It's kinda cute to see him walk. I recorded his activity for 5 minutes, and he just walked here and there non-stop. I always wonder when he will be able to walk, as he's quite slow compare to other kids (from crawling, etc.). Hm, it's not all great, since he fell down for quite a while also. Wonder if this can damage his brain cells.... The elder always said that kids need to fall down in order to grow... Me.. not agree at all.. ^_^

Christmas is around the corner. Tickets are issued and Melbourne trip has been prepared well. Left Gold Coast (GC) and Sydney. Wonder if we should rent cars or take bus in GC. Since we are a group of 10 and it will be a lot cheaper if we drive. Kinda excited as this is my first trip to Australia. It means my desire to travel all around the world is getting closer. Lol.... Well... still so many places to go...

Dave 13 months

How's Dave now? Haven't talked about Dave for quite a while. If you asked me when Dave had his first teeth or when can Dave crawl? I totally can't remember, unless I looked back for the notes that I've written. It just like so many things change everyday and my memory was not like previously anymore. I am a total forgetful now.

So, what can Dave do now? He understood more thing as really expert in kissing goodbye; the teeth still remain the same, only 8 (4 upper and 4 lower); can walk a few steps by himself. Hm... what else uh...? Yes, one more. I don't know why but it seems like he loves to move around the bed with the eyes closed in the middle of the night. It seems like he cannot sleep peacefully. Sometimes I makes milk, but he didn't finish it. I wonder why? He is very friendly also, I mean he loves to smile with people. Easily smile, makes him a very lovable person. Hope he can maintain this character.

O o... Dave's came back from "bundaran" already. Need to serve him now....

Family Trip Part I (KL - Famosa - KL)

Our flight to Bangkok is at 4.30 in the afternoon. Technically, we cannot do much today as we need to go to the airport at about 1 something, just in case for bad traffic. So, I decided to sit down and update my blog. We did go out for breakfast at Taipan Mc. D. Yeah, I love Mc. D breakfast. I love muffin. And it seems like I couldn't find muffin in Medan. Or anyone have idea where I can get the muffin in Medan?

We departed last Saturday with Dave. Dave is absolutely a great baby that you can bring along everywhere. He slept all the way in the plane. No nagging. Nothing. The first 2 days in KL were great. We went to Sunway Pyramid on Sat, and Mid-Valley on Sunday. Things really changed. Lots of new wings in every shopping complex. I can see lots of differences in 2 years time.

On the third day, we went down to A'Famosa at Melaka. We supposed to stay for 3D/2N, and after that went to Genting for another 3D/2N. Once arrived in Famosa, we checked-in to the hotel. Then we went to the water park for lunch. It's extremely hot in there. After that we went back to the hotel for a nap. Well, basically there is no activity during day time except for the water park. In the evening, we went back for the Red Indian Show. When the show is over, it's quite late already. Once we reached the hotel, Dave was crying all nite long, and reluctantly to enter the room. Everytime we step into the room, he kept crying. Thus, Mr. decided to change the room. We got our room changed, but then the room is not that clean. Dave could sleep in the room, but he started to get fever. We didn't sleep for the whole night, and we decided to go back KL in the next morning.

In the evening, we went for the doctor, and the doctor said that the fever was caused by the virus. The doctor gave us the prescription, but then Dave's fever still keep coming back every day early in the morning. The doctor said that it's normal, as the virus will attack when there is no activity. Grandparent worried and asked me to bring back Dave to Medan. So, we flew back to Medan on Sun, and I came back alone here for the trip to Bangkok. We couldn't cancel the trip to Bangkok anymore as everything is booked already. So, Dave stays with grandparent in Medan. Miss him...

to be continued.

SIL delivery & Dave's Bad Cough & Fever

Sister in Law is delivered a baby girl today in Kuala Lumpur. Haven't checked out for the weight and height yet, as haven't really talked to SIL (Sister In Law) yet. Just need to find out that both mommy and baby are fine, everything is good already. Congrats for CK & Nony. Having a baby is both a bless and a nightmare, it's my opinion though. No offense ^_^

So many things to take care of, and it seems like time is really not enough, as I always mentioned before. Especially, when your loved one is falling sick. Just like Dave. He suddenly got very bad cough, high fever, and lots of phlegm. Gosh, feel hurt to see him cannot breath just like normal. Been to the doctor and have some therapy for the phlegm. So that the phlegm will dissolve faster.

This is the first time that Dave is having such a bad cough with bad phlegm inside. 2 days before his birthday. :(

Dave's 1st Birthday

Today is a tiring day but wonderful and memorable. Dave's nanny only came at noon. Well, she's not supposed to come as it's Sunday, but then Dave's having his birthday party today. Thus, we asked his nanny to come. At about 11 plus, me and Mr. went to Merryline (cake boutique) to bring back the cake. It's a very nice decoration of the cake, and it's not a good suggestion to bring the cake by yourself. Should try the delivery service next time.

I choose Winnie the Pooh as the theme decoration.


We have the party at Cemara Asri Temple as it's nearby our home. Yes, near for us, but not the guests. Since it's a temple, all the foods are vegetarian. They are not that bad. You can try the food when you stop by the temple's canteen.

We are having cocktail's party. We have 8 stands in total.

Starts with the utensils ^_^


Drinks: Plum and fruits


Lontong


MieSop


Martabak


Salad


Satay


Bubur Sumsum


Following are the birthday presents beside the red pockets (angpau or red pockets contain money inside)


Thanks for all the guests that have come and celebrated...!!!

Goodbye Granny

People come and go every second in this world. Today is our turned to say goodbye to Granny. I know this old lady for a couple of years only. She's Mr's granny. However, this short period doesn't make me not to miss granny. She's such a nice and lovely old lady. It's absolutely a loss for us.

Thing just happened too fast. I supposed to pick her up tomorrow after my morning class to our home to celebrate Dave's birthday (according to the lunar calendar). He's turning 1 year old tomorrow. There are so many traditional things that she supposed to lead us in celebrating Dave's birthday. Granny did prepare a birthday present for Dave already. So touching...


2 Clothes and 1 red pocket


Last night was the first night that Dave fell down from the bed. Is this the signed that Granny is leaving us?

Sometimes I wonder about this thing called death. Will us be a lot happier to leave this world or to stay in this world?

Naughty Dave

Routine activity today. Dave's nanny didn't come today as it's Idul Fitri.
Have to do everything by myself. Starts from Dave's laundry till every lil' single thing about Dave.
Hm... Help Dave to take bath and after a few minutes. I kinda think to let Dave enjoy the water for a while. Suddenly, I saw some yellow things bubbling in the water...
OMG... He pooh...
Have u ever encountered this thing before...?? This would be my first time.

Halo around sun

This is the first time in my life that I happened to see halo around sun. I were on the way home after finished my morning class. It's about 12.10 plus. In the beginning, I don't know what is that. Finally I found out that it's Halo from the paper in the next day... ^_^

You can click on this NASA website for further information.

I attempted to capture some of the pics. It's not that great as I captured them in the car (traffic jam). ^_^ And absolutely hurts eyes... Looking straight to the sun...

Captured from inside the car! Not that good uh....?



Reflection of Halo Sun from a car!

Erina's Birthday

Yesterday was Erina's birthday. It was the first time I went to the school with my new job title. Part-time lecturer. We went to Sawasdee for lunch. It's a Thai restaurant located at Multatuli. It's good though.

Following are some of the food that we ordered:
Appetizer: Peanut (sooo... good.. ) Just remembered to take picture after eating...


Yenni & Arifin are trying to get rid the cake's box...


Birthday cake


Prawn snacks..?


From left to right: Chicken wrapped with pandan leaves; Kangkung belacan; Prawns
All are good... Yummy...


Have more tomyam and fish... ^_^

Last Day... Last Chapter.. Last Episode...

Two years as a permanent full-time lecturer in IT&B. Today is the last day. Starts in September, I am going to be a part-time lecturer. It means that new episode is going to start soon. Lots of things had happened in these two years. Lots of wonderful memories from events, trips, and office hours from colleagues.

I have been so convenience in this two years with this position. I believe I am already in my comfort zone. I guess this is the reason why God arranged a new thing for me by asking me to quit this job. LOL

New semester starts in second week of Sept 2008. Still wandering what I will do on Monday. ^^

Relationship with in-law?

I did make some changes on this topic, as people tend to think it's me... Well, it's not me.. and it's just a research that I found out arround my surroundings... ^_^

Have you ever encountered a couple who is having problems with the parent-in-law? It's either the wife or the husband is not suitable with the in-law. If this happened in your life, what will you do? Will you quarrel with your partner or you are going to dump your parent? Maybe not dump, but having less connection with your parent as you scared that it will ruin your family relationship.

I kinda do some research and put many thoughts on it. Some couples are very happy as they go along with their parent-in-law and the relationships of the parents-in-law are also going well. But then, some people are very lucky as their relationships are just fine.

What do you think if someone having this problem?

Bro...

You can live under the same sky, eat the same rice, but then you cannot have the same destiny. My way is not your way, my tear is not your tear. We are all number 1. We deserve success. However, when will we know that we are already in that succeed level...?

I haven't seen my brother for quite a while. I kinda feel that he's growing up and turning to the mature side now. Our dad deceased when he was sitting at junior high school. So, somehow I kinda proud with him of still being able to walk in the straight path. I wish that he will succeed in one way one day.

Life is so unpredictable. The more we wish for one thing, the more we will not get that thing.

Wedding Ceremony

I came across Lilysan Wijaya's blogspot. I kinda know her as we went to the same school in Medan at Sutomo I; but I think she's my senior, 1 year above me. She is a wedding organizer now. "I do" is such a neat and nice name for a wedding event organizer. Very creative. However, it's not the point though.

From what I saw from a few perfectly planned weddings. There are several things that come in mind:

1. The couples need to know each other / dating for quite a long period.
   Couples have more memories and common things that do together that can be use a summarization during the wedding ceremony. It must be wonderful. Besides that, friends know one another existence for a longer period and this is good for the party as a party won't be something without friends acknowledgment.
   
2. A real long and niche planned about the weddings.
   Lots of things need to be prepared for the wedding. So, people tend to think that it's easy to have the wedding ceremony. Indeed, you need to think one year or more in order to have a neat preparation. Starts from the disagreements in choosing things to use in the wedding, unless you let only 1 party to decide everything.
   
3. Need to have same perceptions of what to have from a wedding.
   If one party wants to have a classic wedding meanwhile another party wants to have modern wedding. Of course this is not going to work out. In this case, I would suggest that parents stay out. Wedding is about the couples, but in Medan, most of parents are involved in it.


4. Of course, willing to spend lotz for the wedding ceremony.
   The last and the most important thing. Those luxuries wedding ceremony are only capable for those people with lots of cash. Some people willing to spend hundreds millions of Rupiah just the one-day ceremony. Some will think further as, is it necessary to spend a lot for the things that we never gonna know how it ends. (happy ending or divorce)

Above written are just my perceptions. Of course there are pros and cons also. Feel free to write comments.

Beijing is really awesome

Did you miss the opening ceremony for the Olympic Game? If you did, it's really something unfortunate. If you didn't, then what do you think? Beijing is awesome right? Well, me myself is not really a fan for the Olympic. Last Night 8p.m. Beijing time, means that it's 7p.m. here. Normally we'll watch Astro for the TV serials. Yesterday, we skipped the TV serials cause we wonder what will the opening ceremony looked like.



Click here for the 10 amazing new buildings in China ~ built to celebrate the Olympic.

Dave 5th Teeth and standing

Dave is in his 9 months++ old. His 5th teeth is growing, the upper side next to the front teeth. He's able to sit steadily and stand by pulling up now. He's growing taller and slimming down (the weight is the same though).

He's moving very fast and makes me having difficulty in helping him to wear diapers or wear clothes. It can be tiring but it's better to have active kid than passive.

Last month in the Office

This is my last month in the office. I am resigning in a month time. Quit from the full-time permanent lecturer position and change to part-time lecturer. Changing from a career woman to part-time career woman and full-time mom. I would say this is my sacrifice in my career. I make quite a lot from this position. However, I have to believe that God is arranging something better for me by asking me to quit from this position.

I have been holding this position for 2 years. There are pros and cons in every job field. However, I can complain nothing with this job. Education field is the best. ^^

Dave & BB Ethan

It seems like I have been stagnant in updating my blogs. Again, there are so many ideas wandering around in my mind, but I never pour them out. I have been so lazy in writing and ideas come while I were driving... ^_^

Dave is turning exactly 9 months in 2 days time. Apparently, he still not able to sit, stand, or crawl by himself yet. I realize that each baby is unique. I hope that slowness in his learning in these phases won't affect his learning skills when he grows up.

Talking about Dave, Vv's delivered last Tuesday. It's a boy, baby Ethan. Welcome to the world baby Ethan. ^_^
I went to visit Vv in the hospital. I saw lots of cute newborns and pregnant ladies on my way to the patient's room. I still can't imagine how I could go through all that with my first pregnancy.
Yes, Vv's in pain also (she did c-section). I wonder if I will be able to bear my second child one day...

You Can Never Change an Individual...!!!

I kinda feel that I am in a deep shit 'coz of having a thought like "I hope he will change towards better personality with the time flies". If you have that thought, please change the way you think before it's too late. Well, it might be true that some people will change. But how long is it going to take. Will you able to wait for those time?

When Life is in the Junction...

I wonder how people should react towards things that happen to them.
I also wonder in what position should a person be, giver or taker.
When someone is in the junction, and already decides which path that he or she is taking. Suddenly the person realizes that it is no longer a single decision that he or she can decide alone. There are other parties that need to be involved in the discussion before he or she is really taking the path. Then, the best solution is to have a discussion.

However, not all the time discussion will come to a conclusion. When a discussion cannot reach a conclusion, absolutely argument is there. What happen if the arguments lead to something that is worse than you can imagine?
Should that person still go with the path that he or she wants; with conditions that things might not be the same again. The arguments might lead to some point which is terrible.

However, if the person step back in the discussion and cancel to take the path that he or she wants. Then, he or she will not enjoy the rest of her days until certain time that is not measurable. It might be forever. Since, time already flies and there are certain things that people cannot do once he or she reaches certain age. Assume that the characteristics of this person is not easily satisfied with things.

We know that it is not easy when you have to work with other people. That's why when you went for an interview, team work question always arises. What should you do if this person is you?

Habits

Dave's third teeth is growing now. It's on the upper right front-side. He pooh 2-3 times in a day. Absolutely, he is losing weight. But then he is growing taller.
Now, Dave is about 8 months plus. In the late afternoon after porridge time (around 17.00-18.00), he will look for his grandpa. He doesn't want other people to carry him at this time. Once his grandpa carries him, he will not let other people take over. Why is he looking for his grandpa? Well, his grandpa will bring him to a place that we refer to "bundaran" in our housing area. His grandpa already does this since he was 4 months plus.

Then, at nite time around 7.30. He will look at the stairs (our room is on the 2nd fl.). What does it mean? It means that he is ready to go to bed. He wants to be in the bedroom. When we carry him and walk to the stairs, he feels excited and shows his smiley face. However, when we carry him away from the stairs, he will cry.

From this reaction, I kinda assume that habitual does affect people. Any kind of people, not just infants. Thus, habitual that occurs in our daily life will lead to comfort zone (regardless what people think). Comfort zone for a person might not be the same for other people. This comfort zone might be good or bad.

Is it Possible for a Mother to have Her Career?

When I went home from work yesterday, my mother-in-law informed me that Dave fell down and knocked his head at the back. He cried extremely loud. This is the first time that he got knocked down very hard. Why did he fall down? Apparently his nanny made him sat alone on the floor. He fell down and knocked his head (at the back) on the ceramic. Ouch. She shouldn't do this as Dave is not that steady to sit by himself yet.

Then question arises. Is it possible for a mother to keep her job and to have her career? Or a mother just need to stay at home and look after her children? For me personally, I am not a home person. I can stay at home and look after my kid, but not for the whole time. I feel that when I still have the options, I still prefer to work. Nowadays, most of the mothers are working. Their children are still growing very well...

Educate & Process

Who love to get things instantly? I love to. I believe everyone does. However, there are things in life that we have to go through. This phase is called process. We cannot just hope and pray to get things instantly. Sometimes we will not realize this process word until a certain age. It might take 1 month, 1 year, or even 10 years for a person to understand process. I believe that this process will educate us in one way.

I have been teaching for many semesters. I use different method in each semester. In this semester, I am trying to help my students to pass by doing exercises. From the first day, I always encourage my students to do exercises. If they hand-in, then am going to give them additional marks for the mid-term (total additional marks about 20%). Then for the mid-term, they have to answer some questions (MCQ) that are not covered yet in the class (it's about 10% out of 100%).

Apparently, there are some students who didn't get the answer correctly complaint about this. It makes me think, is that wrong to give only 10% of the questions that are not covered? Then, if they cannot accept this thing, why I have to bother giving them additional marks?

Are today students being to0 pampered? I assume that only Medanese is being so pampered in all kind of situation. What happen if those people work in a MNC (Multi National Company). Can they handle the office politics?

Who you are Today? Luck, Fate, or Choice?

Today is the wedding of Deva's brother and Yindika with Bambang. Both receptions are on this coming Saturday. Thus, I gotta choose either one. Finally, me and Mr. decided to go for Yindika's reception. Since Yindika was my classmate and we used to hang out together and we still do reunion sometimes.

Some couples celebrate their wedding in a very luxurious way and some just celebrate with the ritual tradition. Well, it's true that wedding is once in a life time thing. We want it to be that way, though we can never really predict what is the outcome like. Sometimes I wonder, is that the wealth that influence how they think? Everyone desires to have a fantastic, luxury wedding and honeymoon. For the non-capable couples, they can only dream about that and congrats for those couples who can afford them.

This link to the question that I have been wondering all the time. What makes you today or who you are today, is that determines by your luck, fate, or do we have choice for that?

How Much is a Person Life Worth?

Sometimes it seems like it's very easy for some people to take other people lives. My second cousin was found dead hanging in his friend's house. According to his dad, he was beaten up and already dead before his friends hang him up. I and this cousin haven't talked to each other for quite a while. We were childhood buddies. We used to play around in the yard. When we grown up, I moved to another neighborhood. Then we stop contacted each other.

It's true that I don't know what is he doing outside. Maybe he is a jerk, or maybe he loves to gamble (soccer as it's EURO season). I don't know what he did for sure. But the point is can we just take other people life as simple as that?

Homestay at Kyoto - Japan

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http://www.kyotominsai.co.jp/english/

I can arrange the homestay for you.
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Dave's baby walker

It's time for Dave to try on his new baby walker. I always wonder what is the best time for a baby to sit on the baby walker. Some says 4 months and some says when he knows how to sit by himself. Apparently until today, Dave still needs help to sit. In other words, he still cannot sit by himself. However, once we help him to sit, he can manage to sit properly and steadily.

So, I decided to buy a baby walker for him. People say that a baby walker can train his feet strength. He will know how to walk faster (though it's not all good if your child can walk faster). Indeed, by using this baby walker, we don't have to be that tired caring him along. He's heavy and he loves to spin around.

Oh ya, I bought this for Rp 375000 (about US $40 with $1 = Rp9300). There are a few that costs a lot cheaper than this and more expensive. I suggest that if you decided to buy one, don't go for the cheapest. As, baby loves to bang himself (his buttock) to the seat. If it is too cheap, scared that it's not strong enough to hold the baby.

I get this from New Halim. It sells pretty good baby & children stuffs.


There are a few things in front that Dave can play around with and they have sounds.


Dave is experiencing his new toys.

2005 Intake Students Graduation

Just finished the graduation procession at IT&B Campus. This is the first batch of the graduation and about 186 students join the ceremony. The number is still quite small compare to other Colleges. However, it's pretty good number, since it's only established for more or less than 3 years. We as the permanent lecturers are considered as the senate, thus we joined the entourage. Sitting on the stage for about 2 hours is kinda tiring. However, it's nice to see the students graduated.

Well, congratulations for the 2005 intake students. Way to go guys. Remember, it's just the beginning of another chapter. ^_^

Everyone cheers


Erina, Desy, Deva, Thamrin, & Me.


Me. -> I wish to go for Master degree again.

How Math can Turn your Life...?

Beauty of Math!

1 x 8 + 1 = 9

12 x 8 + 2 = 98

123 x 8 + 3 = 987

1234 x 8 + 4 = 9876

12345 x 8 + 5 = 98765

123456 x 8 + 6 = 987654

1234567 x 8 + 7 = 9876543

12345678 x 8 + 8 = 98765432

123456789 x 8 + 9 = 987654321

0 x 9 + 1 = 1

1 x 9 + 2 = 11

12 x 9 + 3 = 111

123 x 9 + 4 = 1111

1234 x 9 + 5 = 11111

12345 x 9 + 6 = 111111

123456 x 9 + 7 = 1111111

1234567 x 9 + 8 = 11111111

12345678 x 9 + 9 = 111111111

123456789 x 9 +10= 1111111111

9 x 9 + 7 = 88

98 x 9 + 6 = 888

987 x 9 + 5 = 8888

9876 x 9 + 4 = 88888

98765 x 9 + 3 = 888888

987654 x 9 + 2 = 8888888

9876543 x 9 + 1 = 88888888

98765432 x 9 + 0 = 888888888

Brilliant, isn't it?

And look at this symmetry:

1 x 1 = 1

11 x 11 = 121

111 x 111 = 12321

1111 x 1111 = 1234321

11111 x 11111 = 123454321

111111 x 111111 = 12345654321

1111111 x 1111111 = 1234567654321

11111111 x 11111111 = 123456787654321

111111111 x 111111111=123456789 87654321

Now, take a look at this...

101%

From a strictly mathematical viewpoint:

What Equals 100%?

What does it mean to give MORE than 100%?

Ever wonder about those people who say they are giving more than 100%?

We have all been in situations where someone wants you to

GIVE OVER 100%.

How about ACHIEVING 101%?

What equals 100% in life?

Here's a little mathematical formula that might help answer these

questions:

If:

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Is represented as:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26.

If:

H-A-R-D-W-O- R- K

8+1+18+4+23+ 15+18+11 = 98%

And:

K-N-O-W-L-E- D-G-E

11+14+15+23+ 12+5+4+7+ 5 = 96%

But:

A-T-T-I-T-U- D-E

1+20+20+9+20+ 21+4+5 = 100%

THEN, look how far the love of God will take you:

L-O-V-E-O-F- G-O-D

12+15+22+5+15+ 6+7+15+4 = 101%

Therefore, one can conclude with mathematical certainty that:

While Hard Work and Knowledge will get you close, and Attitude will

let you there, It's the Love of God that will put you over the top!

Dave Called Mama on the Day before He Reached 7 Months

You can never predict what words that your baby will say and when he will say that. Yes, yesterday Dave just called his first "ma ma" words. My father-in-law, Mr., Me, and Dave were sitting in the dining-room. Dave were mumbled "ba-ba-ba-ba" for few times. Suddenly, "ma ma" came out in between. We were just stunned. Basically, it's just so unpredictable. It was good though. ^_^

He's 7 months already. He still couldn't sit by his own. He's pretty slow in moving. I am not sure if it's because of his body-weight or well am not sure.

Having Baby

These days issue that I encounter often is 'married couple trying to have their own children'. If I think of this issue, I will consider myself as a lucky individual as I got pregnant quite fast. I conceived Dave just like 1 month after the wedding. Thus, I don't have to face the pressure from friends, family, and everyone that I assume will keep asking, "Are you pregnant already?", if am still not conceived after months from the wedding day.

I don't have to face all the stress to consult with the specialists, worried if am going to bear my own children, or what will my in-law think if am still not pregnant yet. Yes, so many worries. And yes, this will happen in my surrounding as it's still the culture that we have. Lucky for those people who don't have to face this kind of culture.

Actually, I always wonder. What is the best thing to have? To have your own children or to adopt? I always think that it's not easy to raise a kid. From the newborn till God take me with Him. Furthermore, there is baby blue. Worried if the kid will do well at school, what he is gonna do when he grow up, can he handle the world, is he going to turn out good or bad, and so much more worries. And it seems like armagedon is aproaching...

Furthermore, once we have kids, things will not be the same anymore. We can't just simply move from one place to another. There is opportunity cost in chosing what we love to do. And such and such. Not to include the disagreements how you and your partner ways to raise your children.

Some people think that if we have children then they will take care of us when we get older. If we don't have one, then we'll be lonely in our retiring age. However, if our kids got to take care of us, then he or she will lose freedom to move also.

I love Dave, and am worried what he will turn out as one day. I am trying so hard to make him the best.
Will I be able to fulfill all his needs? Give him the best things. There are so many questions and if statements in my mind that I couldn't answer yet.

What Cause Conflicts in the Office...???

I kinda think that most of the conflicts that occur in the office or working field or domestic household or anywhere is due to the thought in the mind that each being has. Sometimes, I would call that thought as assumption that each being own. These assumptions will lead to the misunderstanding that will lead to another thing (can be worse or better) if it is not being discussed or settled instantly.

We don't really know what happens to a person until the person tells us what is actually happened to him or her. As the outsider, we can only judge from outside and make comments. These comments can be anything (pros or cons) and can become disasters if it is not true.

So, I think it is better not to make comments, or if we really want to, we can make comments that is not pro to any party or just keep the comments to ourselves.

What do you think?

Dave's teeth are showing...

Dave is starting to have his teeth. Well, we can't really see the teeth yet, but then we can feel the teeth already. I heard that it will be another two weeks before we can really see the whole teeth coming out. This will be my new observation with teeth. ^_^

I am not sure if Dave is having cough or not. He cough once in a while, not continuously. According to mil (mother-in-law), it's not cough. It is because Dave babble a lot, then his throat is kinda dry, that's why he cough sometimes.

He is turning 7 months in 12 days. Hmmm, time does fly. I still wake up every night to feed him.

Last Day of Holiday...

Monday classes start as usual. I only have class on Tues, Wed, & Thurs. So, I still can lay back on Monday. I should have finished preparing materials for the whole semester, but then, I just finished 3 chapters for PHP :(

Yesterday, labour day, we have holiday in Indonesia. Well, it's not labour day public holiday, it's "Christ Rising" public holiday. Nothing much happened. Just went for Sun plaza, Brastagi and back home. Watched Las Vegas.

At nite, Dave kept waking up in the middle of nite, every hour. Not sure what happened to him. It made me can't sleep well. Am so sleepy now.

Sat & Sun will be another tiring day. Dave's nanny is not coming.