School Begun

The havoc from this morning had subsided. Registration went smoothly, things were all organised, the boys met up with their buddies after the school holidays were over.

Look at the size of the bagsThe usual crying were there but mainly at the kindie - one of our friends just sent their daughter there this morning and has yet to let go. I stood chatting with some of the fathers while the children it themselves settle down.

Irfan settling into his classWeather was not as nice as yesterday. It was threatening to rain all morning. And the mood was made worse after learning about one of my patients not doing well at the hospital. My sifu was covering for me and I was sure I couldn't contribute much more.

I still got plenty of things to do and organise. It would have to start after breakfast...

Scrolling with Uncle

Uncle Razak only returned from Dubai late on Friday evening and he only saw the scrolls and plaques at the living room on the Saturday morning. And of course, he made the mistake of asking the boys about the presents and all.

That kept the boys going all morning. With all sorts of tales. Idlan especially had plenty to say while Irfan turned red every time his uncle asked about how he managed to bribe the teachers to get the prize for the "Most Polite" student. Irfan was not impressed.

The scrolls were still intact when I arrived home after work to change before going out for a meeting in the afternoon. I was sure the boys were still buzzing with all the excitement. They deserves it after all.

Concert Tomorrow

Tomorrow would be the boys' annual concert. Both would be taking part, with Idlan having a small solo role. Not sure what would be happening as he intended to keep it a secret. I tried to pry and bribe, but no can do.

Unfortunately, the costume for Irfan turned out to be a bit too small. We had to do a quick alteration to salvage things. Hopefully it would turn out OK.

The concert would also start a bit later than usual, at around 11. I had cut down the clinic to finish at around 11, but I thought it would be a struggle. I might be able toncatch glimpses of their performance.

Better charge up my camera for that tonight .....

School Almost Out

Finally, the end-of-year exams for my boys were done with. They were now looking forward to the holiday break - it wouldn't start for another 2 weeks though. Yesterday was Idlan's final paper. There was a class party organised for this morning but from what you could see, getting them out of bed was a right challenge.

There is no school today, Idlan said. Do I have to go to school? Well, there would be no class. Just party and it should be fun. We would be spending the weekend - and the whole of next week - at the apartment. We had still yet to pack, and I would be back from work before I start packing my documents and gadgets. Not sure what time tonight before we would be settled in.

The boys were really looking forward to the stay. I was happy as well, although it would not effect my travel time as much as with the school holidays starting next week, expected the traffic would be light. But the short drive would always be a welcome. I would also be on call on this coming Sunday and Tuesday. Should be a busy week.

A Different Start

For the first time the boys started a school day at the apartment, and needing to travel - against the traffic mind you - to Gombak for school. Anita woke up extra early, and we got the the boys up for shower at 6.30.

We were bracing ourselves for war, but it turned out that the boys were excited. Idlan even planned to have a nap in the MPV on the way to Sri Utama. Let's see if their enthusiasm held for another couple of days.

Hopefully Irfan would be OK at school. He could pass urine last night without much pain, but at school, it might be a different story. Hopefully no drama …..