Things I said Alhumdulillah for in April 2018…
Alhumdulillah means “All Praise is due to God” and are the words uttered by a Muslim when he/she is expressing gratitude to Allah. I find myself saying this numerous times a day and this post is a collection of moments when I have said Alhumdulillah during the past month.
Things I said Alhumdulillah for in April:
- Having Mr Z return from his trip to India, followed by my parent’s arrival the next morning to see Little Z.
- Watching my parents bond with the kids through play and laughter. It was also nice being slightly off duty as my mum took over and practically kidnapped Little Z for the time that she was here.
- Celebrating the arrival of Little Z with our family and friends with an intimate dinner gathering.
- Spending some one on one time with Master Z for a change, which I have missed terribly after giving birth to Little Z. In general, Master Z has also been quite a delight to be around (apart from the odd tantrum of course), and he seems so grown up.
- Enrolling Master Z for swimming lessons. He’s had a couple so far, and though there have been a few tears and the fear of going underwater, he is doing really well. Super proud Mummy moment, as I peer through the tinted windows to see him learn with his swimming instructor during his lessons.
- Little Z undergoing his circumcision procedure, and although having to do it twice due to a complication the first time, it was successful and has healed really well.
- Reading books. How I had forgotten the wonderful feeling that reading gave me, and I am hoping to make sure this habit stays this time, as I was quite the book worm in my younger years.
- Finding Paw Patrol gift items for Master Z’s birthday next month, as per his wish. If you are a parent, you will know the dread of not being able to find exactly what your child has envisioned in his peculiar little head, so managing to get everything has been a relief! I have also made him a dinosaur themed birthday card, which you can see here. I am so excited to see his face light up on his birthday!
- Having my parents move into a new home back in the UK. It will be strange that when I next visit my home town, I will not walk into the same neighbourhood or the house that I stayed in whilst growing up, nor walk up and down the same stairs, or even see the wall painting I did in my bedroom of the Burj Khalifa. However, I know this new home is a much better fit for them now, and I am excited to be making new memories there when I visit next In Sha Allah.
- Having a bit of a blogging break, and kind of enjoying it. Though it wasn’t exactly planned, and I have still been posting on social media, I haven’t been as active on this platform itself, due to focusing my energy else where this month. It also didn’t help that my laptop stopped working so I am currently writing this from my husband’s work laptop which he has kindly offered to me to use. Hopefully, May will bring back my Mojo.
- Going away on our very first staycation as a family of four! Oh my the amount of luggage that is to be carried for a two night stay is insane!
- Mentally preparing for Ramadan. Can you believe it will already be here so soon?! I am trying to create ways to get Master Z excited about the month too, so any tips in that department are very much welcome!
These are just a few of the many times I uttered the words Alhumdulillah this month. Check out what I was thankful for last month here. Also, here’s a list of what I was thankful for in April last year! What are you thankful for? Feel free to share your moments in the comments section below!