Thursday, April 4, 2013

A Wonderful visitor

Sunday 31 March 2013, Rania came to my apartment for her grand visit. She has not been to PD for quite a while. I drove back to PD with her while her dad and mummy came much later. Traffic jam was bad on the highway and we were stuck on the road. Inspite of the slow traffic, Rania was happy and joyous, chattering all the way to PD. She asked endless questions, laughing, singing  and reciting al-fatihah and al-ikhlas. Rania was such a joy. At one instant we competed who could shriek louder. Of course I lost.
Now almost 3, Rania understands when I say 'Nenek is going back to nenek's house in PD' but she cannot comprehend where nenek's house in PD is. So last Sunday, she came over and was excited to be at nenek's house. It was so good to see her enjoying herself especially when her dad took her for a walk at the lagoon. While standing below the balcony under a coconut tree, she danced waving her hands and swaying her body ala Hawaiian dancer, calling 'Come mummy. come nenek.' It was a delightful sight.  
Her bright yellow Tangkuban Perahu t-shirt and short pants attracted a lot of attention. Her fair skin glowed and her curly hair blown wildly. I have a beautiful little girl as a grand daughter!
Strapping her to her car seat is quite a struggle for me but every time I succeeded she would say 'Good job, nenek!' or 'I am proud of you nenek!' I was tickled pink with that comment. Obviously, she imitates her mom and dad.
Rania is going to be 3 on April 16 with a quick and curious mind.
May Allah bless you, my love.  

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