Took the day off yesterday to renew my helper’s passport.. and take her out for a bakso lunch at Orchard Road after. Its nice to have a helper who’s more like your sister and caregiving partner. We spent a pleasant afternon talking about Umar and his developments. Renewing her passport at the Indonesian Embassy was rather frustrating though. I did not have time to read through forums so I had no idea what to expect. I ended up spending almost 3 hours there, with a baby no less. I wish they had more “instructions”… the complete lack of it was annoying. When it was all done, I felt like taking a marker and writing out a what-to-do list on the walls of the waiting room. If anyone needs tips, just give me a tinkle, I’ll be happy to share.

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We came across the Evenflo Triple Fun Exersaucer at Taka, which I have been eyeing for Umar for the longest time… but can never bring myself to buy cos its so expensive! We put Umar in it and he enjoyed it so much I felt like making an impulse purchase and taking it home! It was tough to snap a photo cos he was such a blur of activity! I think its a great invention; good for his motor skills, tactile development, and cause and effect learning. Pity they jacked the price up so much here, cos its about half the price in the States. My helper pointed out its more than her one month pay! I know you can rent it at around $60 a month.. so we’re considering that. Or maybe I should buy it and rent it out to my many MTB friends when Umar grows out of it… interested ladies? I promise to desanitise of course… ukhuwwah considerations aside! Heh.

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Yes, my little Umar is not on sale. Ibu didn’t get much for herself from the sale either… I think Umar has sedated my “need” for “things”, alhamdulillah. Ok ok I did get a Bobbi Brown lipstick, to replace an old one, and a gift for a friend. Then off home we went, to prepare that pasta dinner for Ayah..