Headbands and Flowers

Saturday, 26 February 2011

Headbands and Flowers for babies are becoming a trend lately. I went for a search for nice ones in the Brisbane city center last week but I just couldn't get hold of the nice ones. You can also get some really nice ones in facebook sold buy some local companies in Brunei. But I think I prefer to get it here from Brisbane, so that I can let her wear them right away! I manage to get a couple of cute and pretty ones online! And it is hand-made by a very skill-full Australian lady. Here are some photos of our little model trying out her new headbands and flowers too. I'm also going to request for the shop to custom-made one for Rania's special ceremony back home in Brunei.

Happy National Day Brunei

Wednesday, 23 February 2011

Today, my beloved country, Brunei is celebrating its 27th National Day. On this day, there is a big gathering of all the civil servants, private companies and students in the city of Brunei, Bandar Seri Begawan. Everyone is dressed up in their special uniforms, parading in front of our beloved ruler, the Sultan. I remember in my childhood, i was part of the Girl Guide Association and took part in the National Day parade.

After so long not being part of the parade, two years ago, i decided to join the line up again with my colleagues from Universiti Brunei Darussalam. It was hard work because of all the rehearsals that we have to attend. It was quite fun because they taught us simple dances and to be performed infront of the Sultan on the National day. I really missed those times so much!!

Below is the closest photo of me being patriotic for our country.  It is a photo of me with some of my Brunei friends here in Brisbane with our national flag in the background. Though we are far from our Brunei land, we are always close at heart. Happy 27th National Day to all Bruneians and to all friends and family in Brunei, enjoy your holiday today!!

Sunday, 20 February 2011

Princess Rania's 30th Blogpost

Today I'm about 4 months corrected age already. I'm getting taller and bigger day by day! There's a lot of things that I can do now, which I have never done before. My head control is getting much stronger. I'm enjoying my tummy time more than before especially when there is a lot of colourful and interesting toys infront of me! While on my tummy, I'm able to do some mini push-ups too. Mommy with Granny's get really excited when they saw me doing that too hehe. I like to look at colourful toys too, Mommy would hold them infront of me and let me look at it and follow it visually, it was eazy peezy! Hehe.

I like to laugh and smile too especially when anyone picked me up. I love to go out the balcony these days. A lot of interesting stuffs to see out there, the trees, birds, cars, clouds! Very interesting to me! I'm also able to roll over from my tummy to my back, it was quite an easy skill to do. I'm still yet to learn to roll from my back to tummy. I think it is a bit hard, but someday I will, getting there! I'm now also able to hold small cute toys. For the big toys, I like to bat and laugh at them. I like it when people talk to me too, eventhough I dont understand them, I would respond by making small noises too. Seemed like I've been having a good time at home! Can't wait for daddy to come to Brisbane and teach me new things. I haven't mention before, that I have a very cool dad!

Rania Rocks!

Friday, 18 February 2011

Rania had an eye test last week with Dr Gole at the Royal Children Hospital. It was just a follow-up appointment to check whether she might need glasses or not. I'm so glad that so far, she doesn't need glasses! When I was there I saw a couple of young children wearing thick glasses. I was told that babies that are born premature and were on oxygen may require glasses when they are much younger. Her next follow-up appointment will be in July this year. From my point of view, I think her eyes are all good. She can see me waved at here about 200 meters away! Believe me she can! One thing, the eye doctor initially had a lot of difficulty to see her iris because she has really dark eyes!! But she was a brave little girl, way the go Princess!

Pink Hijab

Sunday, 6 February 2011

Little Princess Rania's 29th Blogpost:



Mommy's and Daddy's Little Girl..
Princess Rania



It has been a while that Aunty Sija and Uncle Alwis has been here in Brisbane. They brought along this very cute pinky little headscarf, a hijab with butterflies. Daddy missed me so much that he requested to see my latest photo with my new little headscarf on. Here it is.. how do i look? Hope this photo will make his day. I've missed Daddy too actually.. But he will be coming in just over a month. Looking forward to seeing Daddy, Kaka Farwizah, Firzanah & Farweezah, Tua Boy & Girl and Nini Boy & Girl Kg. Aing in March.

Wheel of Brisbane

Friday, 4 February 2011

It has been a very busy week for me in the lab. But I feel very happy because I managed to get a lot of work done over the week. Granma and Granpa with Aunty Sija and Uncle Alwis were at home  most of the time accompanying Princess Rania while i was working.

It was time for me to enjoy the weekend! Sis Sija, her Hubby and i went to the City of Brisbane using the public transportation, the bus. I think they enjoyed the bus ride. We went strolling around the city center and around South Bank area. The three of us also went onto the infamous ride in Brisbane, The Wheel of Brisbane. That was actually our first time on the wheel, even Hubby hasn't been on it yet. It was scary at first, but it was quite fun in the end. The ride was about 10 minutes and went around 4 times. Interesting because there was also some radio commentators in the capsule telling us about the surrounding views. It was fun! I managed to capture a couple of photos from the capsule.

Second Trip to Brisbane

Wenesday, 2 February 2011

Today, Princess Rania has special visitors all the way from Brunei. Her Aunty Sija and Uncle Alwis! They have planned to come here since last November, just to see Princess Rania! This is their second trip here. Last they were here was in September when our baby was still in the hospital. They were so excited to see Princess Rania. Having not seen baby Rania for about four and a half months, they have noticed her grown so much and of course getting much cuter!! They have come at the right time - now our Princess Rania is big and healthy without any tubes. Yay!

They brought some gifts for her; some cute headscarves. Wawa Miah also send some headscarves for Princess Rania as well. Thanks Sis!! Daddy Rania also sent some traditional foods and delicacies for us! Thanks Hun! 

Above is a photo of Princess Rania with Aunty Sija and Uncle Alwis at The Hyperdome Shopping Mall. It has been about two weeks now that our little Princess Rania had her oxygen tubes removed and this is the first time that we brought her out. First exciting outing, with Aunty and Uncle..

Rania's Update

Monday, 31 January 2011

Rania's corrected age is now 3 months 2 weeks. She has been off subnasal oxygen for almost 3 weeks now and her weight has been climbing! She has been a very active baby during the day with having a couple of short naps. She loves it when we talk and sing to her, that she will respond by smiling, squealing and giggling! Clever girl! Princess Rania is still learning to roll from back to tummy, I think soon she will be able to do it.  Her head control has improved a lot too! She also loves to hear sounds and visualy tracks moving objects. Princess Rania also started to bat her toys and touches our face when we get really close to her. Overall, she has been progressing really well. As her Mommy, I feel really proud of her! Well done Princess Rania. Mommy loves you so much. Daddy in Brunei is also kept up-to-date with little princess progress. Every night, we catch up on the skype and talk about what Rania has been up to all day.