Long Day!

Wen after a nice nap in the afternoon, I slept like a baby last night. Maybe all the work at the hospital was taking a toll. I woke up his morning refreshed, and ready for breakfast, ninjas to wait for the boys to be ready.

Long day today. Would be back to my Aunt's place after breakfast. Then, some hanging around until Jumaat prayer and lunch. Aqiqah right after that.

I also need to get some batteries for my flash. Would need them for the photos later this afternoon!

For The Aqiqah

Aqiqah is an Islamic ritual welcoming a child and in Malaysia is steep with tradition. It involved sacrificing a lamb or cow, giving a feast for the neighbour as a sign of gratitude. We did Idlan's many years back at my Mum's. We decided to perform Irfan's this time here in Kelantan.

The slaughtering was done this morning before we arrived. The Aqiqah ceremony itself would be tomorrow, where we invited children from a nearby Tahfiz for lunch after the Jumaat prayers.

So, we had been planning this for a number of months, including the catering, the readings for the event as well as the goody bags and other things on the day. We were praying that the weather would be kind and everything would be running smoothly, InsyaAllah.

As for tonight, the two boys were creating havoc in the living room, while Anita and my Aunts, we're busy making last minute preparations and filling up the gifts. My job was to make sure that sarongs in the goody bags were in proper order. As for tomorrow, I had to make sure the boys were cued and clued up with what would be going on. We wouldn't want any drama .....

Checking In

After lunch, and all the discussion were done at my Aunt's place, we headed into town to check in. We often stay at Grand RiverView as the suites there were specious. I used to say that the price was reasonable but recently they had a price hike. And for Kota Bharu, I must say it was not a great return.

Anyhow, the rooms were comfortable. Our suite had an adjoining door with the maids which was a bonus. I actually slept all afternoon with Irfan, hence the lack of updates on the blog or Path.

We were now back to Aunt's place for dinner and more preparation. This time it was for Irfan's Aqiqah tomorrow. More on that later.

The pelamin

We arrived at my Auntie's just around lunch time. Everything was in full swing. The cleaning. The decorating. The cooking. And most importantly, the pelamin was being built.

They promised that it would be ready by the end of the day, and judging from the rate they were going, I wouldn't be surprised at all if they do. I was on Facebook uploading the preparation to the bride. She would only be back to Kota Bharu by tomorrow.

From the sound of things, she was getting anxious. But, rest assured, everything is under control. Well, sort off ..... *insert evil laugh*

Landed in KB

Landed in Kota Bharu and now being driven to an Auntie's place. What else but for food. Kelantan and food could never be separated. And we duly oblige.

The boys protested of course. They prefer to go straight to the hotel of course ....