A Princess's birthday party: 26 May 2007

note: Mind the dates

We were very delighted to be invited to our very first birthday party in Coventry! For that we thank our kind host, Princess D (and her family) whose 7th birthday fell on 21 May 2007 and the party was held 5 days later. Sarah and I wrapped the presents and she chose her own outfit for the party, her apple green fairy dress she first wore on her 3rd birthday.

Sarah forced me to iron her chosen dress the night before and hung it on the door knob. She put it on many times before the real occasion and got it crumpled again. "Nak cuba aje" She said.

We walked to Princess's house which was only within walking distance. Amar in the pushchair. Sarah with 4 ponytails walking hand in hand with Marium, our next door neighbour and I. We were slightly late (gosh, I hate people waiting for me and hate giving the same excuses! I really have to do something about this time management of mine!) but still, we were the first to arrive (still no excuse!).

The birthday Princess wore her beautiful frilly and smocking dress in terracotta, her hair neatly tied in a bun. There were so much food spread on the table! Almost everything was pink in colour! The birthday cake, cupcakes with pink icing and pink sirap bandung. The Queen must have been really busy in the kitchen the whole day.

The cupcakes and mini pizzas were the most popular ones among the children. I loved everything the Queen made and Sarah had many rounds of the sandwiches and the "pink" drink.

I saw Sarah ogling on Little D's nasi himpit with yellow soup. She told Little D to eat it properly using the spoon and not just 'drink' it off the bowl.


And when Little D didn't follow what she said, Sarah gave that senget look at him. [Mulut sendiri comot, tak sedar!!!]


The chocolate cake was yummylicious even Amar finished quite a big portion of it.

There was a game session held at the back garden. They played a few games where the winners received presents at the end of every session. And I don't know how, everyone seemed to have won something. Sarah received a jotter pad and a set of felt tips pen!!! I'm sure all the children have had a whale of a time at Princess's party.

I caught Amar talking to himself expressively with hand gestures when other children were playing a game. Looked to me like a traffic warden. What do you think?

Sorry Princess for this [awfully] late post about your big day. We've had a magical time there, it felt like it was only yesterday.


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Just to update you with our current condition, there are more spots on both of us. They are more prominent than the ones I showed in the previous entry. Mine are just spots of the size 'bapak gajah'. Poor Amar didn't really sleep well last night. He tossed and turn and cried every 15 minutes.

Today, I thought I saw some spots grew before my very own eyes! So very itchy beyond words! I feel sorry for Amar because he does not know how to explain his pain. With Sarah before this, she would tell me to rub her hand or back. Amar just cry.

Despite the stubborn itch, I am counting my blessings that at least I didn't get it on my wedding day(!) or while pregnant with Sarah or Amar. Or before boarding a flight. For that I'm blessed. Most importantly, there will be a light at the end of the tunnel, insyaAllah. I keep reminding myself that some other people are suffering much, much more excruciating pain... like a person in labour. Which after the many hours of agony, Allah decided that He loves the baby more.

Dearest friend, we are sharing your sad experience. Let's hope Allah will reward you in abundance throughout this hardship. Take care.