Fasting

We were in the car, driving to Mid Valley for a shopping activities. In view of Ramadhan coming, Mummy wanted to explain about Ramadhan to Iman. Mummy told Iman that adults have to fast during Ramadhan which is tomorrow.

Mummy said "when we are fasting, we can't eat and we can't drink." Then quietly Iman said, "if we are slow, the we can eat and drink kan?" Mummy was puzzled at first.. not understanding what Iman was saying. Then Mummy realised that Iman got the root word of fasting which is fast. So, if we are fasting we can't eat and drink but if we are slow, which is the opposite of fast, we can eat and drink!

It was amazing what a child can come up with! So, Mummy quickly explained that fasting is not the opposite of slow. Fasting means we can't eat and drink. When Iman came back from school on Tuesday, she seemed to have a clearer understanding about fasting. That as a small child she doesn't have to fast. Only adults have to fast. So she just continue to eat and drink. Maybe that's how the teacher explained about fasting.

For a 3 years 9 months old kid.. that's good enough for now.

Arissa's first sleepover at Iman's house

Arissa (Iman's 6 year-old cousin) followed Iman back to Iman's house just to play with Iman. It was arranged that Achik, Arissa's mum would come and pick Arissa up that evening on their way back from Kuala Kangsar.

Iman already had a plan to ask Achik to let Arissa play a little longer but Arissa had a better plan! She wanted to spend the night at Iman's house! When Achik turned up to pick up Arissa that night, both Iman and Arissa ended up crying! Iman didn't want Arissa to leave and Arissa wanted to stay overnight! Both parents - Mummy and Achik were so helpless looking at both kids crying. In the end we caved in and let them have their way. Arissa's first sleepover! Both of them were so excited about the whole idea of the sleepover! Both mummies were just worried whether they can survive the sleepover.

Since Arissa is bigger than Iman, we were worried that there was no pyjamas that we could let Arissa borrow. There was only 1 pyjama that Mummy bought too big for Iman to wear now.. the Mariposa pyjama. Mummy didn't want to suggest that in case Iman would be upset since she herself could not wear the pyjama yet. But to Mummy's pleasant surprise, Iman was the one who remembered about the pyjama and suggested that we let Arissa borrow it for the night. Mummy was very very touched and happy with Iman's thoughtfulness and willingness to share! Even at 3 years 9 months, she was being very matured and kind. Mummy must have done something right in the upbringing. He..he..he.. Still wanting to take credit for Iman's good behaviour. Oh well... when your child is good.. she carries her gene.. but when she is bad.. she must be taking after the father. Ha..ha..ha...

So here's some photos taken during the sleepover. Look at how happy both cousins are!

Ayah decided to let Iman sleep with Mummy and Ayah and let Arissa has the bed for herself. Here's some photos after the sleepover. Iman learnt how to write her name from Arissa. Both seemed happy with the sleepover! Maybe we can do it again next time...

Another outing with Nurin

Iman went to meet up with Nurin again at the Carrefour Playground. Iman's cousin, Arissa came along for the outing but that didn't stop Iman from spending some quality time with Nurin. It was great to see that even after a few months not meeting one another, the two friends are still as good friends that they used to be.

Iman needs some friends to play with...

Iman has been asking Mummy to get Arissa (her cousin) to come to our house to play with Iman. Arissa came last Saturday 9th August with Nenek and Alang when Mummy and Ayah had to attend the Sri Ayu's Residents AGM. Iman had a good time playing with Arissa until Iman fall asleep because Iman woke up too early. By the time Mummy and Ayah came home, Iman just woke up and Nenek wanted to leave already. So Arissa was going home and Iman felf that she didn't get enough time to play with Arissa anymore.

Iman kept asking Mummy to send Iman to Arissa's house.. so Mummy had to promise Iman that Mummy would send Iman to Arissa's house on Sunday just so that Iman would stop pastering Mummy.

Come Sunday morning, Iman was trying to collect the promise Mummy made. When Mummy called Achik and she was out of their house, Iman was already in tears. It was so heartbreaking to see how badly Iman wanted to be with other kids. Finally Mummy get to talk to Achik and she asked Mummy to send Iman to Tesco Ampang because she was there with her kids. Iman was jumping with joy thinking about the plan to go and meet up her cousins! Iman actually declared "I am going to have a great time!". That coming from a 3 years and 7 months old kid, was quite a surprise to Mummy!

At 11:00 a.m. we finally got to Tesco Ampang and after spending about 1/2 hour with them, Mummy finally left Iman to spend the time with her cousins. The plan was that Mummy will pick Iman up by about 3:00 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. on Mummy's way back from the gathering with Mummy's University friends.

Iman really had a great time with her cousins. Here's some pictures to show what a great time Iman had!