September 27, 2012

New Word from My Boy




Ain't He Adorable?!


ps : 'Susu' means Milk 

September 25, 2012

My 1st Paper Pieced Patchwork







Aaah...finally I finished my Patchwork homework, actually it was finished last week but I just got the chance to upload it now :p. This one is the project from The Patchwork Course I attended two weeks ago. When I first knew they were goin' to held a Patchwork course, I was straight away signed myself in, 'coz I already into Quilt and Patchwork for sometimes and it took place not far away from my area (it was held at Depok, about 45 minutes away)....so I said : "Hell, YES!". Our teacher was a very nice lady, and patient also :D. I was a bit confused at the beginning when making this paper pieced, but when I "click" with it I'm back on track ;). Now my Top Quilt is done, and I'm sooo happy and sooo pleased! Can't wait for the next project ;)

For you who lives in Jakarta area and wanted to learn Patchwork and Quilt also, you can check for The Course schedule in their Facebook page here. The lovely teacher is Eka Yunita and she also own a Workshop in Plaza Semanggi, so come and check it out ;)!

September 23, 2012

September Rocks!

Hi Honey...! ;)

Yes, I love this month a lot! Mommy is a little bit over productive. There have been some hustle and bustle in the crafting area for the last two weeks as Mommy finally finished three crochet projects......yup, three....honey! Three crochet projects and...all DONE! And Nooo, this hot-y Momma is unstoppable about crafting as she already on her next project to make a Cover for sewing machine. But, bad news for me, there's something wrong with my sewing machine so I'm hand-sewing for this project. And of course I'll share the story and some pictures to you after it ready ;). Oh, another update, finally Mommy start to learn Knitting. Aside that I'm so excited about it, I found that Knitting is waaay harder than Crocheting. Well, I'm still working on it and am sure I'll get there somehow... ;)

So, I first started on the Poncho, since August to be exactly. I considered it as a big project, so there were some pausing just to keep me fresh. I'm using two yarns with the colour of Aisya's fave colours, pink and purple. It's Local cotton and I supposed the weight is Sport (but since I joined two yarns together it became Worsted), and using F hook.


The Result.....Ta Daaa....!



Second project is Pretty Hat. I made this cute one in between my paused working on Poncho. It's a lovely and easy pattern. And it's definitely becoming my favourite hat pattern. I was using a 100% wool Sport yarn in dark Pink and light Pink, and made this with G hook.




And for the last crochet project of this month, I made something for myself. Something to warm my neck and also can be accessories for the look. So I was making a lace-y-look Cowl. It's also a pretty and easy pattern, so it's also in my Favourite list in my Ravelry. The Cowl was made with local cotton Worsted yarns using a 4.00mm hook. I love it and use it every night when I'm doin' my stuff on the computer :).

   

Now I can break for a while from Crochet and start concentrating to practice my Knit lesson, and my sewing skill (especially on how to use a sewing machine ;p). I've made some list of both Knit and Sewing project that I am thrill to try to make! Like the Saying said..."Never stop Learning"....You too Honey, go on finding what you desire to learn, whatever that is (but stay on positive things, okay!). Learn it, try to make it, and reward yourself no matter good or bad the result is....the Reward is for the Process, okay Dear?!



ps : For the Poncho, Hat, and the Cowl patterns can be seen on my Ravelry :)

September 16, 2012

It Would Be Like This....


....My mobile would ring early in the morning, lets say...8.00 AM....

RIIIIING.......RIIIING......

Me : "Hello...."
Mom : "Are you awake already? What's the children doin'? Are they awake yet?"
Me : "Yes Mom, I'm awake...now. No Mom, the children are still sleeping...but I believe they will be soon"
Mom : "Are you coming today? You free today, right!?! Your 'lil brother is free today so what about lunch outside? Or why don't we visit Myscha? We haven't visited her since she outta hospital. Just get up and get ready, i'll picked you and the children!"
Me : "What!?! Mom, yes I'm free today but I don't want to be rushed for sho......"

- phone hung up -


Yup, that was typical my Mother....can not sit still, always wanted to do something or going somewhere. I used to be annoyed whenever I had no class she'll forced make me her driver and it'll take a whole.day! Where would we go, you ask? Everywhere! Take her to her medical treatments, or mall hopping, or friends gathering, or just visiting relatives....anywhere! Often times it made me very upset, because I barely had times to hang out with my friends. BUT, now I realised how much I miss her spontaneity........ (^^,)

Love you, Mother.... :*

September 12, 2012

Ain't No Stepford Wife

Hi Honey.....

How's your day, Dear...? (^^,)

I just did a little catch up on the newest post on childhood101 and read some old post when I nod and nod and nod to read this particular post :

Mum in the Hot Seat: Life is not meant to be picture perfect

Oh yes, sometimes I do forget that chaotic is includes in the package the time a baby is arrived in the house. No wonder I'm often times feel frustrated when every times I managed to make the room neat and second later the room looks like it has never been cleaned...guess I'm hoping something impossible (-_-').

Back on my single life, it was so easy for me to keep everything manageable and organize and neat, especially since I'm a perfectionist and organized person. So when babies start coming in, and then they start to walk and start on thinking that every stuff in the room could be some kind of entertaining, that is the time when I started to pull my hair off......As well as when I started to cut my hair short and start the 'everything is maxi' collection in my wardrobe, that's because my time is cut off for dressing up my children first. When it's time for me to dress up, it only enough to put on my lipbalm.....I repeat : just putting on my lipbalm!


So, when I read what had Kellie wrote, it takes me to remember again how often Aisya always said how beautiful I am when we were going out, even when I only wore my face powder and lip gloss. And how she loves to play beauty salon with me and pretending she shampooing my hair and then says, "I want my hair long like yours, Mommy"....Also, as far as I remember even though my house is not as neat as a Hotel room, it also doesn't required to be on The Clean House show either. Hence for that, I totally agree with Kellie that :

  1. Beauty doesn't lie on how shiny my shoes are
  2. The House doesn't have to be spotless ALL the time
  3. Sometimes I need to let go (in my case, I need to be more flexible ;p)
  4. It's the simple things in life that often brings the greatest joy... :)

If I may add another lesson that I learn from my children is....Don't forget to have FUN!







QOTD


I do believe we are all connected.
I do believe in Positive energy.
I do believe in the Power of Prayer.
I do believe in putting Good out into the world.
And I believe in taking care of each other


Harvey Fierstein - Actor

September 11, 2012

My Spot


Pardon Monsieur....that is Mommy's Spot...!



September 10, 2012

I Love You Mister Maker!

Hi Angels.....

Uh, it's late already, but I promised to post on The Mister Maker Workshop, since it was a rare event, and I believe it was special for Aisya and Alicia....so, Mommy can't let you down, can't I ;)

The Mister Maker Show on CBeebies is A MUST show to watch for Aisya, Alicia, and Agasha. Oh yes, although my little man is just 1 year old but he does watch it and he does recognize Mister Maker face....believe me! So, when I know that Mister Maker is going to Indonesia again (yup, it's the second time the show came here and we missed the 1st time) I straightly planned that this time my babies MUST see it (and him of course)! But then Mommy found out about the Mister Maker Contest on Facebook, then I entered it for Aisya.....and Alhamdulillah we got a seat for Aisya to come at Mister Maker Workshop one day before the Mall Roadshow. The seat for the workshop is limited, so it was kind of special for us. Me and Aisya were so excited to see Mister Maker, and the rest of the family were excited to see Aisya's excitement. BUT, the excitement didn't stop right there, because the next day I got news from Mrs. Ruchika, the nice lady from CBeebies Asia, that they got another available seat for Alicia (she knew it from my e-mail). So there we were, one excited family can't wait to see Mister Maker in real! Cool....!

The workshop was on the school day, and the venue was a bit distance away from Aisya's school. We really didn't won't to be late on that special day (I know I mentioned "Special" over and over again...well, because it is SPECIAL ;D!), so I asked Aisya's teacher to permit her not attending class on that day, and of course Mommy did explained why, and her teachers/Misses were so happy for her too....ain't that sweet!?

I can't review the details of what happened on the day. Well, to be frankly...I personally a bit disappointed because the workshop runs much shorter than the scheduled time, which was supposed to be one hour, but because Mister Maker came late so the workshop just runs maybe around....what, 45 minutes?! Well, that was a blink of an eye for me. Oh, another sad thing is, my babies didn't have a chance to take a picture with Mister Maker...(while Mommy already thought of a pose with him too...sad). But, above all, we still had a Special and Happy day to got a chance to meet and see up close and personal with Mister Maker. The face my babies usually just seen behind the TV glass, they saw it in real......"He is REAL, Mommy!!", screamed my girls.....And the wonderful thing for me is, to see their face and smile of happiness. And you know what? That was their first experienced of seeing an idol! For that, I would like to thank you to Mrs. Ruchika for the precious opportunity for my babies, thank you so much :). And for Mister Maker, thank you so much for being such a wonderful role figure for my babies, please keep on be their favourite :).


Okay, if you wondering how was the event like or how was the situation, I resumed up the videos for you



ps : It took time for me to edit the videos. Since "Mommy Perfectionist" is in charge, I more preferred to add pictures and a little bit of soundtrack, but haven't found the right online video editor (yet), any suggestion?

pps : Aisya loves to play the Mister Maker Games at CBeebies.com....or on CBeebies UK! Come and play too!

September 1, 2012

WIP List

Nope....it isn't 'Work In Progress'...it's WIP for 'Wait in Progress'.....

Hi Angels...  :*

Hi September....I welcome you with lots and lots and lots of yawning.....hmmph...

Finally our helper are back and ready to work, so thank God The Routines will be back to normal....yippi yaayy yeay! And yes, I think a Back Massage would be an offer that must not be rejected...oh, I need that soooo baaad!! BUT, before I could have the luxurious treat, I still have a list of things to do :

1. Make a review of Mister Maker Workshop yesterday
2. Make "Basic How-To" tutorials of Veritas Famula. It's a request from one of my reader ;p, but I haven't        decided it yet of how I'll do it...by video or by pictures...???
3. Working on crocheting Aisya's Poncho....it's 60% done already but I still need to wind 2 more skeins of           yarn :( . "Honey, I really need the Yarn Winder...." - The Seducing Queen -
4. Start on my Knit Lesson with my new Knit Kit.....hooraaayy!
5. Wait...but I also need to sew a sewing machine cover.....!?!
6. .....or can I have a nap for a while....????