Happy 4th birthday, my dear son, Lutfi Yusuf. I dedicate this post to you. 

Dear Lutfi, 

The past year has been such an astonishing year for you and of course for papa and I. We have seen you grow and develop so much more than the year before. And to commemorate that, I want to share with you these moments so that they are remembered forever of what you have become, what you have gained, and what you have developed. 

And when you feel like you're sadden or heavy hearted, read your accomplishments below and I hope you pick yourself up, and stay cheerful as you have been the past year.  

Papa and I pray everyday that you become a righteous person. Always remember to become an individual with differences and uniqueness, grow at your own pace, become someone smart and can offer greatness to the world.

We love you.

My fingers keep typing out letters on the keyboard making sentences on the screen, yet the delete button is the most accessible button of all.  Why.. why.. why???

I'm finding it hard to even type this blog post up. How do you tell your followers/readers that you're back to blogging after a year of what I'd call a 'break from the world'. Would this even be possible? 

I have made several attempts to write blog posts in the past year. But there was always something stopping me from doing so. Mainly it had been depression, but I steadily got myself up and out of that deep hole. Now, I feel quite disappointed in myself on so many levels, as I've left all these pieces of events that happen in the past year undocumented. And there had been awesome and happy moments of my life and my family's life. 

Well I'm back now, and hoping this won't be the last of me. After all this blog, of my life, is meant to be simple and easy. And most importantly fun. 

Hello February, and yes I know its late to be posting about Australia day. I've had my hands tied up with a few projects in the past week, that I am extremely excited to share with you's. 

But first onto the post.. On Australia day Monday afternoon, we took Lutfi over to his cousin Imrans place. Tini had organised a little watery fun for the kiddos. Who could say no? It was quite a muggy day. Lutfi enjoyed himself, not as much as Imran. He was a handful of energy! Love that kid. 

That evening Jeff planned for us to watch fireworks from the comfort of our own home and our small 21 inch telly. He even got the popcorn and drinks all set out. He is so thoughtful. But that plan failed miserably, cause we all fell asleep before the fireworks even started. Great evening indeed. And then we were all up at 4 in the morning. Living life to the fullest. 

Hope your memories were much exciting than ours. Happy belated Australia day, xo.

Being working parents, Jeff and I usually love to take Lutfi out on the weekends. This weekend, we ditched our usual weekend outdoor excursion and stayed in for arts and crafts. We decided to start our art and craft weekend activity with painting.

I took out the watercolours and paint brushes, and off we were.. well almost. Clearly you could be like me and forget the most important thing of all that would keep your toddler as close to cleanliness as possible - an apron! Jeff pulled out an old t-shirt and we had to make do. Luckily enough Lutfi didn't mind it.

We started with teaching Lutfi to paint within the shapes. He did that for quite a bit, then he lost interest and just wanted to paint himself, literally paint all over himself.

I'm not sure if its just Lutfi or are there other toddlers out there just like him?

So we started painting his palms, and he enjoyed it more when he hand stamped away. I was so impressed, and so was he..

What did you guys get up too on the weekend? xo.