Measuring Up

Anita had her clothes ready for Raya already and had decided what would be the theme colour for us this year. Then, it was time for us to get our measurements taken for our clothes - all three of us, Idlan, Irfan and I.

In the years before, we went to a tailor in Melawati, but he tended to prepare our clothes late. On one occasion, it only arrived on the evening before Raya and it turned out that the top did not fit well. It was too late to make any alteration by then.

So, we went to another place this time and we were promised that the clothes would be ready a week before Raya. Hopefully they are true to their words .... Too late to back off now since I had already made the payments ....

The First Day

After a struggle getting the boys up for sahur this morning, the day started smoothly. I don't think Idlan especially would be awake for long since he did not go back to bed after waking up. I was sure he would doze off in class, and then when he returned home.

We planned to break our fast at my in-law's today, having booked a couple of days off. I would still be doing my rounds in the morning though, followed by a meeting during lunch. Then I would be free after 2.

Program for today? Anita had arranged for me to go the the tailors later to get my attire for Raya sorted out. Then of course, Pasar Ramadan, likely at Melawati, if it was not raining. So, watch this space!

Around the Corner

Father's Day would be coming in another couple of weeks time. It would be the first weekend after Ramadhan starts.

I was dropping hint that we should get an iftar night out on the evening. Hopefully somebody would be listening.

The main lobby at Bangsar Village todayBangsar Village had started decorating for that. Idlan was asking me earlier, why was is always that sailboats were used as symbol of Father's Day celebrations? I really got no answer to that one. Maybe it had something to do with sailors?

On Call Holiday

I got the short straw this time around having to cover for a colleague who booked a conference which happened to be during a Public Holiday. I took up the call to cover him and the day so far had been rather quiet. I spent teh afternoon at the apartment after a spot of lunch with a colleague.

Anita had brunch with some classmates and had just called to say that she was on the way back. Before reaching home, she had to pick up her new glasses. I offered to join her there so that we can have some afternoon tea while waiting for calls from the hospital.

Hopefully things stay quiet as it is since a couple of my colleagues would be away next week for another conference in Europe, leaving me to hold the fort. Happy Holidays all!

Low Key Birthday

Idlan turned 11 yesterday and this time we didn't prepare any real party for him. He wasn't really. Keen although he did ask for a cake when he woke up yesterday.

Luckily, a quick call to my sister sorted that out and in the afternoon, we set off to Kajang for dinner and of course the cakes, celebrating it with his cousins.

Nothing fancy. He already got his birthday present the evening before. Maybe we would have lunch with his grandparents later on Sunday...

As for the rest of the day, we didn't do much especially with the rain outside. He also preferred to stay in and play with his cousins.