Disclaimer: Sorry for the long hiatus! Life just got to me. The last entry was on my thesis submission and mind you, that was in 2016 and everything finally got out of the way before 24 April 2017 where I had my viva-voce on Valentine's day and officially submitted the corrections. So, it is just a matter of waiting for senate conferment by June (can I refer myself as a Phd already? Hehe.) Phewh! Then, it was back to teaching and ferrying back and forth to see the kids every weekend. Life's hectic but everything is doing just fine!
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On every other days when I am at home with the two munchkins, I would observe closely of Ali's diet.
My eldest is by now 18 months old and can't seem to sit still unless there is something on the television that catches his attention. Most of the time, he is either running from one end to another or trying to grab something off from the counter where we normally keep the dairy supply and other items like clothing and diapers. In short, he is ACTIVE which makes me quiz his state of being -- is he autistic? Or with ADHD? While observing him, I don't think I see any of both behavioral indicators (unless if I am wrongly observing him) but that's another story that needs thinking and telling.
So Ali in general, wakes up around 7 or 7:30 to either a bottle of 180 ml milk. He is still on S26, which I advocate strongly for. If grandmama has already prepared breakfast, we would all rally to the kitchen and gobble a big meal. Between then and now, Ali would be on his tricycle, making his rounds, tailed by his kid brother on the walker. This would go for about 15 minutes before I call off for a diaper change.
After changing them into their day wear, I would offer a feast of fruits, all depending on what I have stored in the fridge. Sometimes, it's grapes. Other times, it is either watermelon or dates, even raisins. Minutes after that, he would be munching on biscuits before setting off for his morning television programme and slowly, doze off after another round of milk.
By mid day, he would be up and lunch is ready. So off we go again to the kitchen where I would offer a spoonful of rice with some soup (either vegetable-based or fish-based). Ali would again, go about his tricycle before adjourning for the afternoon rest with a hands full of fruits. Sometimes, grandmama would make kuih and that would fill him up before dinner. Other times, it would be sweet porridge to go about. Either way, Ali is fairly satisfied. Alhamdulillah!
By dinner, Ali is ready for another set of heavy meal. Sometimes, omelette are the best! While, other times, fried fish does the trick. It all depends on his sense of competition. I like to have both seated nearer where I'd feed Ali and his younger brother together. His kid brother is already on solids; sometimes, we would offer soup to him and mesh some potatoes. So, this motivates Ali to race on his meals. This is where sibling rivalry is most effective! Other times, it's frustrating to they tug on the same toy! (Note for mommy: Need to work on teamwork). By eight, everyone is all full and ready to be tucked into bed. Ali might stay up a bit late with his grandparents but lil brother needs his sleep so, I'm off for the day with three bottles of milk for each Ali and kid brother.
In the future, I might try on making finger food for both Ali and his lil brother. Will update on that one!
