The Urban Gardeners

Gardening is one of the perfect little past times that me and Jehan have. Every morning we head out to water the garden. She looks forward to this. She even has to put her hand on the watering can to help me OR SHE WILL HAVE A FIT!

Her First Concert...

This was fun! Finally Jehan is at the age (7.5 mos) where we can really hang out with her. It was a nice break of the monotony here in the 'Burgh to goto an outdoor concert. The band was on point! Formula 412 is a local hip hop band. I dont wanna call them hip hop cuz they have more funk and flavor than the average hip hop crew. The electric guitar and the long chords WAS BANGIN'. They are too big for Pittsburgh, really! Follow this link to hear some of their music.

Family Time!

We are pretty creative in spending time together. In this case we were in Philly on South Street at the little mosaic tile gallery. the other day we went out to the park to play frisbee. I cant wait 'til she can return the frisbee. :)

Her Protector...

Jehan really has this thing for her Daddy! I am so thankful that he has his own special bond with her so that i can really get a break. She knows our roles cuz when it's Mommy time aint nuttin Daddy can do! She will hang with him aaaall day til it time to eat.

MODE OF TRANSPO...

This is the stroller that I use. It was a gift from my mother. I will tell you that I love it. It is the Benz of all strollers. Very smooth ride, stylish, and plenty of space. I have seen complaints on review websites from consumers that the stroller is too heavy, but where are you carrying it. I mean just to load it in the trunk or back of the suv is not bad at all. I like the compartments in it. She sleeps in it well with the seat reclining to a flat position and she sits up and enjoys the smooth ride. The only disadvantage for me is that the canopy cover ALWAYS pops off and become pretty annoying. I am not sure if this is with all the strollers from Chicco or is just mine. Overall I would recommend this stroller for any parent. It folds easy and stands by itself while you open the trunk or put the little one in the car seat. I love it!

HAPPY DADDY'S DAY!

In the Arms Of Those Who Love Her...

Happy Days!

It's Official! Jehan knows I'm her Mommy. We really share some great moments together. Just the way she looks at me!!! Sometimes she will be playing or something and then she will turn to me and stare at me in silence, smile and then go back to what she was doing. She will do that a few times in a row. I take it as though she is really learning to depend on me being there for her. It's like she is starting to not only really know who I am, but what my role is. I think, at first, she was like, "Why is this lady always around me?!" "Doesn't she have something better to do?" Now she gets it. :) AlhumduAllah (Praise God)

The New Mommy Group

So I was inspired to start my own little mommy group. After checkin' out some of the Mommy meet groups around town, I realized that I had no desire to sit with women that I did not know or had the desire to know just because they had a child. I mean really! Practically every women in the world can give birth, but that doesn't mean I wanna sit and share my experiences with them. These sisters are pretty darn cool! 

I mean how much cooler can she get!

These are Jehan's cool friends or rather these are my friends' kids that I am hoping she will befriend! ;)

Treasured Moments... 5mos and 1 wk

EARLY READER!

Ok so Jehan is almost 5 months next week. She does show interest in reading and is calming down now instead of attacking the book. She pays close attention and actually turns the pages her self. InshaAllah, I will get train her to read by the age of 2. Pretty ambitious of me, hunh? Well with potty training out of the way at 6 months we will have plenty of time to focus on reading. :) I am a firm believer that children know what you teach them.

Even Jehan's friends read to her!

Jehan in the San Diego Sun!

This was Jehan's second plane trip. She did really well to have travelled by plane for 6.5 hours. We flew to DC for a layover and then flew to San Diego. We kept her pretty entertained and vice versa. Other passengers said they didnt even realize a baby was on the flight cause she was so quiet. I think all the traveling I did while pregnant prepared her to be a jetsetter.

Teething Pains...

So Jehan has started teething. I dreaded this stage, but nevertheless it is here. She doesn't cry, just whines and sorta grunts out of discomfort. She rubs her nose with her fists as though she's tired, sorta kinda. I am always scared to give any kind of medication, so I communicate with some of my more experienced "mommy-friends" and I get great recommendations. Thanx to Sister Katey here in Pittsburgh. She told me about Hyland's Teething Tablets. It is a homeopathic alternative to the chemical products on the market. It works like wonders! I put two tiny little tabs under her tongue and hold it there until they dissolve (about 3seconds) and within 10 minutes she is a calm, chill, pleasant baby again. Then she usually rest really well and wake up in a pleasant mood, too. I still don't want to give her too many of these. Right now I am only giving her 4 a day (2 doses). I called the company and they said I can give her up to 6 doses. I am still cautious... i am going to do some more research on the product to make sure it aint crack. ;) (She's a lil too happy!)

A MUST READ!

This book is a must read for all parents with a child at immunization age . This book gives a very unbiased look at the vaccination industry and gives facts about the drugs that are given to infants and young children and the effects that these drugs may have. If you consider yourself a well informed parent then buy this book. (See link on the side of this blog page.) This book was referred to me by a well respected doctor. 

Often we give more consideration to choosing a car, buying a house, or selecting ripe fruits and veggies at the supermarket, but turn around and make a more sporadic decision to pump our child with drugs recommended by the same culprits that value no more than their own government paychecks. Do yourself a favor, if you love your child, save your child's life! Read this book. In fact, you don't have to even read the whole book! Read the first couple chapters. I guarantee you will be intrigued to read the rest of the book. BE INFORMED! 

Jehan w/Great Gran'parents in OHIO

This is Jehan first introduction to her great grand parents in Ohio. She didnt have to warm up at all.