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Thursday, December 31, 2009

Mlm ni org2 berpesta ria........(BM entry)

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Hr ni hari terakhir dlm thn 2009, thn masihi. Kalau saya nak fikir2 balik apa yg dah saya buat, hmmmm tak tahulah. Sbb hari2 melayan suami dan anak2 je kerja saya. Kalau pergi ke Peachgrove Playcentre pun mesti kena layan anak2 dan kanak2 lain di situ. Mungkin apa yg saya banyak pelajari pun tentang kemahiran2 dlm "Early Childhood Education". Sblm ni mmg bidang saya dlm pendidikan tapi saya ada pengalaman mengajar budak2 undergrads (di USM) saya selalu cakap kat bekas2 pelajar saya yg diaorg berperangai mcm budak2 lg walaupun dah berumur 19 thn ke atas dan org2 dewasa di ELS, KL.

Di Hamilton, NZ ni bila sampai hjg2 thn ni mmg sunyi sikit. Ramai yg bercuti dr masa Krismas lg hinggala masuk thn baru. Inilah cuti umum yg terpjg di sini. Jadi ramai yg ambik kesempatan cuti2 NZ. Tini sebut NZ, "nu gilen" Walaupun begitu, bila tiba mlm "New Year's Eve", akan bermulalah pesta2 di rumah2 dan biasanya kami dpt mendengar mcm2 bunyi bising. Sewaktu kami tinggal di rumah flat berdekatan dgn Waikato University (hjg thn 2006-hjg thn 2007), org2 bujang rumah bawah berpesta sakan dan mabuk2. Nasib baik anak2 boleh tidur. Saya dan suami je tak nyenyak tidur. 

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Saya tak faham kenapa perlu sambut tahun baru dgn berpesta riang ria dan selalunya sampai mabuk2. Seronok sgt ke dah nak masuk tahun baru ni? Dulu masa kecik2 saya mmg tak sabar nak membesar tapi skrg ni bila dah dewasa, rasa mcm tak nak pula masa berlalu dgn begitu pantas. tambah2 bila tak nak mengaku dah tua.hehehe

Jika di Malaysia pun, akan ada konsert2 oleh artis2. Yg muda-mudi sanggup menunggu konsert awal2 lg supaya dpt tempat yg bagus. Sekali lg, bukanla nak tunjuk saya ni baik, tapi saya tak faham kenapa kita perlu terikut2 budaya Mat Saleh yg menunggu masuk thn baru dgn membuat kiraan dan kemudian sambung berpesta lagi. Kalau ada yg menganggap saya kuno, terserahlah. Saya cuma nak berkongsi buah fikiran saya yg tak seberapa ini. 

Ada tak cara lain yg lebih baik dlm menyambut thn baru masihi ni? Hmmmmmmmm. Saya pun tak berapa pakar nak memberi cadangan. Saya cuma tak setuju apbl menjerit, mengganggu ketenteraman awam dan mabuk2 tu. Kalau nak buat tak ganggu org, ni saya tujukan utk mat2 saleh dan or kafir lain di sini takpela. Kalau ada mat saleh yg baca ni pun tak faham pulak sbb kali ini saya tulis dlm BM. takpelah. Malas pulak nak tulis dlm BI. Rasanya saya kena berhenti membebel mcm org  tua. Kalau ada yg bosan baca ni, mintak maaflah. Ada idea lain nak tulis tapi nak buat luahan rasa pulak kali ini.



Nangis Contest

I reckon any baby who is crying looks funny and cute. That's why parents tend to take pictures of their babies crying. I also have a collection of photos of my youngest daughter crying and sulking. When I saw this contest, I was interested to join because I do have the best photo of Hafizah crying.

This is the photo:


The crying baby's name: Hafizah binti Ariff
Age: 2 years 6 months old.
Why was she crying: She had a fight with her older sister over the same toy and she didn't want to take turn. At first she just sulked but when my hubby said that she had to either share the toy or take turn, she started to cry out loud!

Thanks to Mummy Ariq Danish for organizing this contest. This contest ends on 4th Jan. 2010. If you would also like to enter this contest, visit here.

 

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P/S: I listed the "deazliyanish.blogspot.com in "I like these blogsites" list and the 
"dorbrooch.blogspot.com" and "lolastation.blogspot.com" in the online shopping bloglist. 
 


Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Serius Baby 2009 Giveaway

For the first time ever, I'm writing a last minute giveaway entry. The due date is 31st Dec. 2009! This giveaway has been organized by Rifqi Zuhairi's mommy. Since the theme is about "serious baby", I reckon Hafizah (my youngest daughter) is among the suitable candidates. 

After a long thoughtful process, I reckon this photo is suitable:


The serious baby's name: Hafizah binti Ariff
D.O.B. : 22 June 2007
Age: 2 years 6 months old.


All right. For those who are also interested to join, you still have time and you can visit this link in order to join this giveaway:
http://rifqizuhairi.blogspot.com/2009/11/serius-baby-2009-giveaway.html


P/S: this is the intoxicated with contests month for me! hehe

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Wanna know about New Zealand Kiwiana?

Kiwiana

Kiwiana' (pronounced: Kee-wee-ahh-na) is the term used to describe items relating to New Zealand’s unique culture and history.


We've been here (Hamilton, NZ) for almost 3 years and we've somehow understand about NZ Kiwiana. Kiwis are so proud with these Kiwiana as these have made them feel so special. Now let's see the Kiwiana that I gathered from this link:
http://www.fourcorners.co.nz/new-zealand/kiwiana/





<p>A kiwi chick amongst the ferns. Kiwi Encounter, Rotorua.</p>


Kiwi

This bizarre flightless, nocturnal bird is a New Zealand Kiwiana icon – New Zealanders even take their nickname from the little critter! Seldom seen in the wild – they’re very shy and only come out at  night.


Our experiences: We've seen kiwi birds in Auckland and Hamilton Zoo. They are inded very shy and we can't make noise when we want to see them up close!

Silver fern emblem

Silver Fern

Worn by many sports teams – including the world-famous All Blacks – the silver fern emblem is proudly flown at sporting events all over the world. Inspired by New Zealand indigenous ferns, the silver fern was first worn by the New Zealand Native Rugby Team on their 1888 tour of Britain.

We have the Fern trees in our backyard and I definitely going to be heaps of souvenirs for my family and relatives that have this emblem as they are sold everywhere in NZ.
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Buzzy Bee

A popular children’s toy, the Buzzy Bee has been entertaining New Zealand youngsters since the 1940s.  With wings that turn and make a clicking noise, it's a hit with kids everywhere and a definite inclusion in the Kiwiana Hall of Fame!

My daughters love to watch Buzzy Bee on TVNZ. There are other lovely characters in Buzzy Bee program. Sometimes we can find some Buzzy Bee books in the local library.
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L&P

Short for 'Lemon and Paeroa', L&P is New Zealand’s very own iconic soft drink. Originally made using spring water from the North Island town of Paeroa, the origins of its name are obvious. Be sure to visit the giant L&P bottle in Paeroa – Kiwiana at its best!


We've visited the Paeroa town and saw the huge bottle replica of L&P in the town. Sadly we didn't stop and take a photo at the replica.
 
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Fish & Chips

You can’t get more Kiwi than Fish ‘n’ Chips – deep fried potato chips with battered fish. Costing next to nothing, and found in every New Zealand town – the corner Fish ‘n’ Chip shop is a New Zealand institution.


This is very true indeed. You can easily find fish and chips shop anywhere. (kat sini takde gerai2 mkn tepi jln atau kedai mamak ye. Jd kedai2 fish and chips la kedai paling murah)  
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Rugby

New Zealand’s national sport, to some Kiwis rugby is a kind of religion! If you’re not familiar with the game, then a group of burly lads chasing an oval-shaped ball around a field might seem rather strange – but entertaining nonetheless. Even if you’re not a huge fan of the game, you will no doubt be familiar with the All Blacks – the hugely successful national team.


Kiwis idolized their sportsmen more than their artists. They use their sportsmen to be spokepersons on tv commercials. (pendek kata makan tidur rugby ler. lain dr kita yg makan tidur bola kan) All Blacks are famous with their HAKA . (a type of Maori dance)
<p>Black - New Zealand's national sporting colour.</p>


 

Black

Attend any sporting function and you will see that New Zealanders have an affinity with the colour black.  Originally worn by the All Blacks, black has become the colour of New Zealand sportspeople.


What can I say, they love to use the colour of black for their sportspeople. That's why their rugby team is called "All Blacks".

Janadals or Flip-Flops


 

Jandals

Favoured summertime footwear for most New Zealanders, the humble jandal (known to Aussies as 'thongs' and North Americans as 'flip-flops') is an important part of any Kiwi wardrobe. Available in a range of colours, the jandal can be worn just about anywhere – from the beach to the pub!


I didn't really know that they called this kind of footwear as Jandals. Msians refers them as "Selipar Jepun". (yg herannye ada yg bulih berkaki ayam je bila keluar rumah. selamba jer)
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Paua Shell

Also known as Abalone, Paua shell is used by Maori in carving and jewellery.  Pretty purple, aqua, green and blue tones make it popular with jewellery artists and craftspeople. 


I really love to look at these shells and I would love to buy some of the Paua Shell jewelleries for my family and relatives. (ada yg lain berminat tak?)
 
Pohutukawa Trees along the Coromandel Coast

Pohutukawa

The 'New Zealand Christmas Tree', these beautiful trees burst into scarlet-red splendour over the Christmas period. Belonging to the Metrosideros excelsa family, they are commonly found along the coast – perfect shade from that hot summer sun!


These kind of trees are really huge and beautiful. Well, what else can I say.....
<p>Henry Van Asch and AJ Hackett tandem bungy jumping to celebrate 20th anniversary.</p>

 

Bungy Jumping

Only a New Zealander could turn jumping off a bridge into a world-wide phenomenon!  Inspired by a ritual performed in Vanuatu, Queenstown entrepreneur AJ Hackett is responsible for bringing Bungy to the world.


I would never want to try bungy jumping because I don't want to risk my life! Apparently, you have to sign a release paper saying that you have to take the full responsibility on your decision before you jump!
 







Sheep

New Zealand has a human population of just over 4 million, and a sheep population of almost 40 million! The back bone of the New Zealand economy for over a century, sheep were first introduced by English settlers in the 19th century.


We've had some first hand experiences with sheep when we visited "Paulownia Park" last year. Fathini was afraid when the sheeps seemed to chase her around. I like touching their soft wools.

<p>Marmite - a New Zealand tradition.</p>

Marmite

This tasty yeast spread may be an acquired taste for most non-New Zealanders – but you’re bound to find Marmite (or the Australian-made rival, Vegemite) in the pantry of most New Zealand households. And yes, ours does taste different to Northern Hemisphere Marmite!


My hubby and daughters love to spread Marmite on their toasts. I somehow don't like the acquired taste. It's kind of salty but doesn't taste like salt.(susah juga nak cakap rasa dia sbb dha mmg sy tak suka mkn. hehe)
Giant kiwifruit - Te Puke

 

Kiwifruit

Originally known as Chinese gooseberries, kiwifruit were first introduced to the country by early settlers. Since then they have become synonymous with New Zealand, and are a major export earner.


There are two types of kiwi fruit that I know because we like to eat them; the green and golden kiwifruit. (kalau kena sembelit, mkn kiwifruit gerenti cepat je ok balik. hehe)
 
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Pavlova

This meringue-based dessert is a perennial Kiwiana favourite.  Named after the Russian ballet dancer Anna Pavlova, the origins of this delicious dessert are hotly contested (Australia also lays claim to inventing it) – but any New Zealander will tell you the 'Pav' is definitely a Kiwi invention!

We can buy this dessert in any shopping malls. However, our family is not a big fan of this dessert. (Isabelle: I know you've mentioned about this dessert in one of your entry. But in the website they claimed that Pavlova is their invention! tak tahula siapa yg betul; Kiwis or Aussies)

 

BBQ (Barbecue)

The ultimate summer pastime, BBQs herald the start of summer. Traditionally the domain of men, on any given summer night you’ll find a collection of blokes, beer-in-hand, standing around the obligatory backyard BBQ. Traditionally only sausages and steak were thrown on the hot plate, but these days seafood, kebabs, and even the occasional vegetable are making their way on to the BBQ menu.

Msians in Hamilton are adapting this Kiwiana because it's so easy to have a feast when you only need to prepare the marinated meat, chicken,lamb or seafood and just let the men do the cooking! That means the women can eat and drink happily during the feast. hehe

 
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Meat Pie

Synonymous with tuck shops, truck stops and cafeterias all over the country, the meat pie is a Kiwi culinary tradition. Available in a range of delectable flavours: chicken, mince, steak and cheese – and sometimes even vegetarian - they're especially enjoyed with a good smothering of Tomato Sauce (Ketchup)!

There's a Dairy Shop (mcm kedai runcit) near my house that sell Halal Meat Pie. (org Pakistan yg buat). I love to buy this food eventhough it's about NZD$2.50 each
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Gumboots

Traditional footwear of farmers everywhere, gumboots (or 'Wellingtons' to our international audience) are a tried and true piece of Kiwi attire. Though black is the preferred colour, gumboots come in a range of colours to suit any taste!


It's kind of a must to have Gumboots especially during Autumn and Winter. Fathini and Hafizah each have colourful gumboots that they like to wear during the rainy days.
<p>Hokey Pokey icecream</p>

 

Hokey Pokey

Hokey Pokey ice cream is a perennial Kiwi favourite. Small pieces of crunchy toffee (hokey-pokey) are added to vanilla ice cream to create this popular treat. Best enjoyed melting down the sides of a waffle cone on a hot summer's day!


Yumm yumm. This flovour indeed is popular and delicious. But those if you have diabetes, you might want to think twice before you choose this type of ice cream.
 
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Netball

Netball is the female answer to rugby, and is the second most popular sport in New Zealand.  A fast-paced court sport, New Zealand’s national team – the Silver Ferns - are often ranked first in the world.


Although I used to play netball when I was in school, I'm kind of lost now if I watch the netball game on TVNZ. They seem to have different rules now. If boys want to grow up and become part of All Balcks, girls would like to become part of Silver Fern.
 
<p>The postmaster's home on Ulva Island, New Zealand.</p>

Bach

'Bach' is the Kiwi colloquial term for 'summer house'. Traditionally a bach will possess minimal facilities, be situated near a beach or lake, and remain in the family for generations.


When we went to Mahia beach last August, we were wondering why the 'bach' were all empty. We then found out from the owner of the resort (where we stayed) that most kiwis would have their own summer house near their favourite beach. They would spend their summer holidays in their bachs.



A&P Shows

New Zealand’s answer to the country fair, A & P (Agricultural and Pastoral) Shows are held all over the country throughout the summer. Showcasing rural livestock, innovations, art, craft, baking and produce, A & P Shows represent the best in rural New Zealand.  Popular family events, most shows include equestrian events, sideshows, and the obligatory candy-floss (Cotton Candy) stall.

There's an anual event in the Claudeland Event Centre (the event centre in Hamilton) that showcased livestocks and many more. (teringat pula pd MAHA-msian version of A&P) 

























Monday, December 28, 2009

Cutest Baby of the Planet 2009

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MBP is opening the nomination for another 6 babies so there will be 20 Cutest Baby of the Planet 2009 contestants (currently there are 14 contestents). That's why I'm so eager to nominate my youngest daughter; Hafizah.


I chose this photo:




Name: Hafizah binti Ariff
D.O.B. : 22 June 2007
Age: 2 years 6 months


The other moms out there, why don't you nominate your baby too. It's so easy and the prizes are all so cool! (trust me on this :D) All you need to do is visit this link:http://mombloggersplanet.com

And this is the nomination link:
http://www.mombloggersplanet.com/2532/cutest-baby-of-the-planet-2009-nominate-your-baby/

Sunday, December 27, 2009

How to play with your children without spending a fortune!

Parents especially new parents will be so excited when they have a baby. They don't hesitate to spend a fortune on toys for their baby just to make sure their baby can play. But what about those who don't really have so much money to buy heaps of toys? Will their children lose the oportunity to play and learn through playing? After having two daugthers and becoming a SAHM, I've gained more knowldge and experiences in being a mom.sebenarnya bila tak kerja ni dah tak banyak duuit nak beli toys jadi kenala kreatif. All mothers out there would have experienced the same thing. We become wiser ye ke sy lg pandai skrg ni.heheWhat I'm going to share in this entry is based on the things that I've learnt through experiences and through my reading. (kalau sesiapa yg rasa ada cadangan, saya alu-alukan sbb saya bukanlah pakar)How to play with your kids without spending a fortune!:
  • Recycle some of your rubbish.
         For examples, the empty boxes or plastic bottles should be used to set up a pretend shop in your children's bedroom or just in a corner of your own backyard. It doesn't need a huge space. Just make sure the boxes and the bottles are clean. Once your children are bored with the same items, you can discard them and replace with new ones.
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  • Go to the nearest playground or park.
I reckon most parents already knew about this. But what I'm going to suggest here is instead of only your family, why not inviting more families to join. Well, the more the merrier! You can have a simple picnic together while your children play and socializing with each other. Last Thursday, we (my friends and I here) organised a trip to Parana Park where our children had the chance to play in the huge playground and splishing splashing in the public pools in the park.




  • Use your imagination to create something that you can play with.
It's easy to set a play area. You can use your dining table as a cave especially if you have a huge table cloth. Your dining chairs can be a bus when you put them in lines. Your sofa can be a rocket ship. Nothing can stop you play with your children when you use your imagination. Your children can help contributing their ideas too when you encourage them to imagine.

  • Involve your children in the household chores.
Doing household chores should not be so mundane. You can change the chores into exciting chores when you ask your children to play some small part. As I have daughters, I like to do some baking with them. They like to help me stir, pour some milk or just put some chocolate chips or raisins on muffins. It's not wrong to teach your son on how to cook because they also need the basic skill especially when they have gone to university. My late mum asked my brothers to peel onions, fry eggs or cook the rice whenever she was too busy with other chores. Now, when they have grown up, at least they can cook something simple for themselves.


  • Introduce to your children any simple games or traditional games that you used to play when you were small. 
There are heaps of traditional Malaysian games that I reckon our children don't really know and never heard of. We should revive the traditional games like "congkak, teng-teng, guli" and many more. A simple game of Peek A Boo or what we call "Ba Cak" is suitable for babies. Other games would be more suitable to older children. Playing hide and seek can help you to redirect your children from their tantrums! You only need few ringgits (or dollar or whatever the currency you use) to buy some rubber bands and make a jumping rope for your children.
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  • Share some stories about what happened when your children were small or even include your children's names in the story that they love.
My daughters; Fathini and Hafizah really love the bed time stories. Sometimes when I'm too tired, I just tell them what happened when they were little. They like to hear more true stories about our family and learn more about their relatives too. 

The key to all of these is your time, energy, enthusiasm and your interest in spending quality time with your children. It doesn't have to take so long for you to play with them. They need our attention when they are growing up as they are not going to be responsible individuals if we fail to shape them.

Friday, December 25, 2009

Baby & Nature Sugarissa Contest

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Kak Long Farah is launching her new online store and she's organizing this contest to attract more bloggers to get to know about her new online store. What do we need to do to enter this contest?
Let's see:


1. Be a Sugarissa Follower! You will automatically become a Sugarissa member if you are a follower.
2. Upload a picture of your little one (aged 0-6 years old at the time) outdoors with animals/trees/seaside (you got the idea). It can be a picture of a child, with mummy/daddy or with the whole family. No edited version.
3. Give a creative title to the photo and write down your child name. One entry per person.
4. In your entry, please include a link back to this giveaway entry. Invite Everyone to join!
5. Please insert the contest logo at your sidebar with a link back to this entry as well.
6. Once everything done, leave your comment here with a link back to your entry and include your email.


Now let's see the photo that I've selected:



Title: A Hot Pose Under The Sun!
Name: Fathini binti Ariff
Age: 4 years 11 months.


If you are also interested to join, don't hesitate as it's so easy to enter this contest and there are interesting prizes for the winners. All you need is your child's outdoor photo. Here's the link to this contest:


Thanks to Kak Long Farah for organizing this contest. Hopefully the title that I've gave is catchy enough. :D

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Congratulations To My Dearest Sis Awin!

Words can't really describe how I felt today when I received the news from my abah(father) that my youngest sister, Nur Amalin scored 8As for PMR. She repeated her brother's excellent result when Mohd Rasul scored straight As too last year. If only I can hug her now to tell her how proud I am as her eldest sis when she succeeded. adik2 ni lg pandai dr kakak sulung diarg yg hanya dpt 6A dlm PMR. huhu

She is quite close to me as I am the one who would defend her or be on her side when my other siblings teased her. When she was born, I was 16 years old and I only managed to see her during the school holiday. I was in one of the Residential school in Kedah and I would be able to take care of her during the school holiday. I remembered that she cried when I got married and she didn't want to let me stay at my in-laws house after our wedding reception in Kelana Jaya. masa tu dia baru berumur 9 thn!

What makes me so proud is she can stay focus on her study even after we lost our dearest mom last year. saya tahu ramai juga yg berjaya dlm hidup walaupun kehilangan ibu/bapa atau kedua2nya She was the one who really looked lost after we lost our mom. And yet she proved that she's strong and ready to take on any challenges.

Awin,
K.Nur, Abe Ariff, Tini and Fizah love you.

P/S: My other sis, Yatie had also written something about our beloved little sis. This is the link:
http://yatiechomeyl.blogspot.com/2009/12/ode-to-my-dear-awin.html

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Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Baby Wearing Baju Melayu/Baju Kurung Contest

Create your own banner at mybannermaker.com!


 I know! I know! I'm so crazy this month when I enter a contest one after another! hehe tak tahu kenapa jadi mabuk sgt mcm ni This time around I'm interested to enter this contest because this time I can use my eldest daughter's photo as the age limit is until 6! Tini selalu tanya kenapa contest ada gambar adik je mama.huhu For that, I've chosen this photo:


Name: Fathini binti Ariff
Age: 4 years 11 months
Mommy's full name: Nuradyani binti Rosly
Address: Jabatan Penyelidikan & Inovasi, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Lebuhraya Tun Razak, 26300 Kuantan, Pahang. (guna alamat adik)
Contact no.: 006-07-8567344
E-mail: nuradyani_rosly@yahoo.com

If you are also interested to join, go to this link:
http://anak2u.blogspot.com/2009/12/baby-wearing-baju-melayubaju-kurung.html

There are interesting prizes waiting! Thanks a heap to the organizer!

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Playgroup is back!

Most people here are busy with x-mas celebration as it was just around the corner. But us (some Msians here) are busy planning our playgroup! One of my msians friend here has been asking for me to organize playgroup for our kids especially for SAHM here to have social interaction at least once a week. Thus yesterday, 21 Dec 2009, we had our first playgroup for this school holiday. The theme was about "Camping".

I reckon I need to explain a little bit about the concept of "playgroup" before I tell what happened during our first session of playgroup for this school holiday.

Playgroup is an informal session where parents, carers, babies and children aged 0 to school age come together in a relaxed and friendly environment.

Playgroup gives children an opportunity to:

  • have fun,
  • make new friends, and
  • develop new skills through informal play.

Playgroup provides parents and carers with:

  • an opportunity to meet other parents and carers,
  • make friends, and
  • share ideas and experiences.

Playgroup also allows parents and carers to:

  • spend quality time with their children,
  • encouraging, helping or simply playing with their children.

Playgroups are:

  • not-for-profit,
  • are run by, and for the parents who attend.
  • usually held once a week for a two hour session,
  • held in a variety of venue.
 from this source: http://www.playgroupaustralia.com.au/act/go/what-is-playgroup

The playgroup started at 10 a.m. Hanna and Adibah were the first to arrived here (at my house). Hanna brought a small plastic house and another pop-up house for the kids. Their kids; Aisya, Little Adam, Farah and Sarah were busy helping Hanna to put up the house. Fathini and Hafizah were busy bringing all of their toys out into the garden. I took out some stuffs for our "fairy bread" sandwich and fruit kebabs.




Few minutes later, more and more came and the last ones were my friend Cindy (from Peachgrove playcentre) came with her daughters; Felisa and Tahlia. Before this I called our playgroup as "Malaysian playgroup" but since this time we have Cindy who is Chinese (originally from China but had been here for 8 years!), I would just called our playgroup as "school holiday playgroup".

So, what do we do during this playgroup session? Well, during the first hour, we just let the kids to play in the tent and the toy houses. The moms were busy chatting and gossipping. bukan mengumpat sesiapa pun cuma cerita hal masing. When our kids started to feel hungry, we asked them to make some "fairy bread". There were only Fathini, Farah, Sarah, Aisya and Hafizah who were interested to make their "fairy bread". The other kids just engrossedly busy playing and pretending to be at a  camp site."Fairy bread" is actually a simple sandwich bread that had been cut into different shapes using the cookie cutters, been spreaded with some table spread and dipped into some sprinkles. I managed to make some "fairy bread" to other kids as I wanted to make sure that everybody could try it.  tu pun ada mak2 lain yg tolong buat sekali sbb diaorg pun teringin nak mkn jugak.hehe



Somehow we managed to get every kids to be involved in making fruit kebabs. They made special fruit kebabs as there were bananas, apples, mangos, tomatoes, carrots and fries (courtesy of Adibah).
It was so fun to see how they had their own ideas on which fruits they wanted and how their moms gave the freedom for them to choose. Though Hafizah was somehow felt left out after I forgot about her! terukkan mak Hafizah ni I had to asked Hafizah to join us making fruit kebabs and actually helped her out to make a few fruit kebabs.



We proceeded to our next and last activity which was "finding some treasures". Actually the treasures were the cherry plums on the plum trees. I asked all the big kids (the 4 & 5- year- old kids) to follow me to find some treasures hidden in the bush behind the huge tree. Again, I forgot about Hafizah! She cried right after I said "Ok kids, who want to find some treasures!". sebenarnya smlm tu dia dah penat main dan dah mengantuk I had to get Hafizah and carried her along while showing the other kids where to find some treasures. They seemed so excited when I asked them to look around and tell me if they had found teh treasures. Finally, when we reached at the biggest cherry pllum tree, I asked them to look up and find "red treasures". Some looked puzzled and some screamed and said they had spotted the treasures! Not long after that, some mums joined me at plum tree and plucked some plums to be brought back home. seronok tengok mak2 yg tukang petik, lps tu anak2 tukang bubuh plum dlm plastik Our playgroup ended just before 12 o'clock. I guess all the moms and their kids felt happy and had so much fun together. They helped me to packed things up before they left. We definitely going to have another one on Thursday (24 Dec) where we are going to have a trip to Parana Park.