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Home and away

A home is a home only if you treat it like one. Otherwise, it is just another place to sleep, shower, and eat.

Similarly, family is family only if you start treating them like one. Otherwise, the spouse is just another roommate that you dine with every day. Children are just little human beings that you have to feed and bathe.
A Hi or Bye is hard to come by. What more, with stories of everyday life.
After some time, everyone is just tired of making an effort.
Hence, amicable separation and co-parenting would probably be the best way to go.

Ee returning to KPPN as an Asas II student

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The long school holiday has come to an end. Ee did his last-minute packing yesterday. He just got back from Umrah with his dad. I couldn’t take leave due to ‘kepentingan perkhidmatan’. So, maybe next time. They went to Turkey after Umrah and enjoyed the snow.

At KPPN, his fees are RM2095 with an additional RM100 for PIBG. Mr Husband and Ee departed early this morning because they did not want to be caught up in traffic. This year, he has different dormmates. I just hope they get along. One of his dormmates brought a cat plushie. That’s cute. So, I think Ee will be fine. Ee was the second student to arrive at the dorm. Hence, he gets to choose his bed and table. Mr Husband helped him with the luggage and the carpet in the room. Then, they left for an early lunch.

As usual, my advice to Ee is ‘jangan lupa hantar buku outing’ and ‘minum air putih’.

Haneem’s Khatam Quran

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Khatam Quran, meaning the completion of the recitation of the Holy Quran, is a significant milestone for many Muslims. This act signifies not just the finishing of the Quran but also a spiritual journey filled with reflection and devotion. Many aim to complete the Quran during the month of Ramadan, engaging in daily recitation to deepen their connection with Allah and to gain a better understanding of Islamic teachings. The completion is often met with joy and gratitude, as it represents a personal achievement in one’s spiritual growth.

The celebration of the Khatam Quran typically includes communal gatherings, where family and friends come together to honour this sacred accomplishment. These gatherings often involve collective prayers, the recitation of verses, and heartfelt supplications, known as du’as, during which individuals seek blessings and guidance. Additionally, it is common to perform acts of charity, embodying the values of generosity and community spirit that are emphasised in Islam. Through such celebrations, Khatam Quran not only strengthens individual faith but also fosters a sense of unity and shared purpose within the community.

Haneem had her ceremony recently. It was planned by Mr Husband and his side of the family. Haneem said she was nervous but braved on. She has been practising her recitations with her cousin, who also Khatam Quran for the past few weeks during the school holidays.

On the day itself, both of them recited the Quran in front of the imam. Then, everyone had a meal. My MIL ordered some catering. Mr Husband and his siblings prepared the goodie bag. Haneem and her cousin received monetary gifts from guests. It is not compulsory but the kids obviously loved them. Haneem received RM230 in total and requested all of it to be placed inside her Tabung Haji account. Bless her heart.

End of year babies

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It takes effort to build and maintain a meaningful relationship. The moment you decide that the connection is not worth your time, that is when the bridge crumbles and falls down.

I am blessed to have a younger sister that is always in a high spirit to keep everyone in the loop. Otherwise, we’d be one of those families that only meet during Raya. Or a death in the family.