Things to remember with my kids

1. Be more patient with our children.  Don’t yell.  Listen more.  You have no idea how impressed you might be when you just give them a chance.
2. Help them explore the world.  Children are curious by nature, do not squash it.
3. Accept that they might stray from the more accepted paths and let them follow their dreams.
4. Give them the freedom to do what they love.
5. Teach them honesty by example.  Do not lie to them or tells lies.  Children see, children do.
6. Help them be creative.  Who cares if they make a mess?  If you are really worried that they make a mess, teach them to clean after themselves, lay out old newspapers so they keep the place clean.  The amount of creativity that exploded during a time of stress and difficulty during the protests has me totally blown away.
7. Give them chores.  Even toddlers can learn how to pick up their toys.  Good habits are a gift for life.
8. Teach them responsibility.  A responsible generation is a successful one.
9. Teach them to give.  Twice a year ask them to give away toys and clothes.  Children are naturally compassionate, help them learn how to express it in a more useful way.
10. Teach them good manners.  Saying please and thank you, opening doors, being polite and the rest of those good manners really can take you very far in life.
11. Have faith in them.  They already have faith in you, it should be mutual. 

My Pride and Joy <3

Pictures

Nothing much is happening around here. Spring has offically started as well as Taekwando classes for Zayna and Kareem. Here is what they've been up to :)

My little Monky

Champ

After class with a springy tree :)

Now, we all should stop talking about my old jokes ;p

Randomly Back!!

I haven’t been in the mood for blogging lately, but I am a loyal reader to y’all blogs. The # 1 reason behind me being away from posting was my hubby’s visit. He came during the break for couple of weeks and we were busy and having fun. It was much needed break for all of us.

I am also very busy at work having to teach an on-line course along with my full time job and handling 4 kids as a single mom :( but il 7amdellah so far I am able to manage all that.
Nothing new has been happening around other than we had snow yesterday and the kids and I are off for 4 days :( at first I was happy and thankful that we are kept warm in our house and I don’t have to drive on the messy roads but today I am SO done with that business. I want to go back to work……PLEASE!!

Take care,

I love August

Because it has my birthday on the 15th.

half of the cake was gone when I remembered to take a picture .... lol

this is what I got myself as a B-day present :D

I also love August because it's when school starts, and that's when law and order is back into my lovely cozy house :)

this is little miss Zayna at the 6:30 am, the first day of school

and Mr Kareem posing at 6:30 am ...lol

That's why I love August. How about you, which is your favorite month?

LOVE

Cravings

Good morning,

I am at work and can't open my eyes :( Kareem woke me up last night at 5am. He wanted a drink of water and a bathroom visit. I didn't go to bed after that and so I started up my day early. I loaded the washer, folded my laundry, and prayed Fajer. I miss my morning coffee :(
Just for my bad luck and ultimate torture, my colleagues brought donuts and chocolate chip cookies to the office today, can you believe it?!
                                     
                     I heart coffee and donuts, I really do !!

I need one of these ;)

Here are some pics for Zuzu and Kareem that I took over the weekend.

                                      

Love

Last week..

After I wrote last time I got hit so badly with flu. This is my second time this year. The worst part is that it was combined with sinus infection. But Alhamdulillah, I’m all better now. Last week I met with my girl friends and went out for lunch and argileh. The food was so delicious, and the argileh too. I love it in lemon and mint flavor. I had a great time with them.
Wednesday I cooked lasagna, everybody loved it. I love the lasagna sheets that you don’t need pre-cook or boil. It makes making lasagna a blast.
Husam and I will be leaving to Dubai on the beginning of April. My brother is taking care of preparing the visas and the paper work. Mom and dad will come to stay with the kids while we’re away. I love my mom and dad they are awesome.
I went with the kids for a walk around the house and I took some pictures. It was refreshing and a great way to bond with them.
That’s it for me, it turned out that I didn’t have as much as I thought….lol :)