Every day is like a beaded string

little memories held within

every action, word and deed

lingers silently in my mind

everyday is a precious ring

the same thing

never ending

yet in the circle of life

the joys and the feelings

rekindle the fires within

and wake up the sleeping soul

and as I close my eyes I see

the smiles of the blissful children

the fights and the wars

and plenty of playful yelling

the bed time battles

stories to bring slumber

to sweet little eyes

that wont surrender

chasing the rabbits through the woods

tracing the chipmunk's footprints on the snow

a scribble on the wall, a spill on the floor

little fingers and busy toes

the laughter and noise

that bring love and cheers

the cuddles and tears

that light up life

without them

the home would be bare

the days would be dark

and the silence will glare

Thank God for children!

How wonderful they are!

Twice the joy

Little Haroon Abdullah was due today but as God had other plans for him he happens to be 12 days old today. I was lucky enough to spend a day with him. His grandparents, sister and dad have been out and I got to be with him all day which was a wonderful experience because people are always worried about leaving new borns alone with their moms so young so early.

Who is this little person

He looks like the boy version of his sister. Besides taking in, processing and wasting out food he also raises his head and looks around at his environment. He doesn't seem to mind his sister shouting around him and she loves him a lot, too. At first she was sad that the lime light was shifting a little. Now she is adjusting real good. I want for them to be good friends and siblings. To love and look out for one another to teach and guide and be true...

I try to look into his eyes and try to imagine what the future will be like for the four of us. Will there be more? Will they be happy and pious and educated? Dreams of parents are as deep as the deepest oceans and as wide as the skies.

My whole life seems complete now and my children make me feel proud and content. The blessings of Allah cannot be counted.

Haroon Abdullah Ahamat - Alhamdulillah

It was my second pregnancy but I never thought he will come two weeks early. Wasn't ready for him and was so heart broken because his dad missed his birth. He was out of town on business. Everything went well and he is doing great Alhamdulillah. It was a very painful and long labour unlike my first. Wish all you ladies a good experience with your birth if you still are to go through it!