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There are a few things you need to know: 1. I am Mrs Bobby 2. I am Mommy to a little pahlawan 3. I believe in kindness and grace

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This is how a 2 year old serves. . It was little pahlawan's first time playing badminton on an actual badminton court. He was in awe for about 5 seconds then insisted to play with the uncles. . #confidenceiskey

Our evening outdoor playtime at the tennis court. This is the only place in our neighborhood that's flat and smooth enough for him to scoot but he'll scoot anywhere we let him. He loves it so much that every.single.time we leave the house, even if it's just to throw the rubbish, he'll ask if he can bring his scooter.
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#mimpimurni #littlepahlawan #scooting

Anyone else experience this? Little pahlawan used to be I'm-learning-how-to-be-independent-and-I-like-to-help-mommy. He's now in a I'm-independent-and-I-can-take-my-own-sweet-time-oh-look-there's-a-toy-car phase. Help me.
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Last night, it took Mr Bobby almost an hour to get our dude to take a bath which meant his bedtime got pushed. By the time it was my turn to dress our dude for bed, he was so grumpy and sleepy and didn't want to get dressed. I was tired of hearing myself say, "let's get dressed for bed." Over and over again in all sorts of sentence variations and intonations plus some bribery thrown in for good measure but he didn't budge until I lost it. It wasn't pretty.
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He cried and I wanted to cry too from guilt but control macho sikit. Put on my don't-mess-with-me face, got him dressed in 5 seconds and watched him shuffle off sadly to his bed.
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As he was falling asleep, I cuddled him and said sorry for yelling because it's not nice to yell. Told him I was tired and grumpy because he made me wait too long. Reminded him that he doesn't like to wait too. Taught him a new word: dilly dally. Reminded him that I love him more than anything in the world and that I always want the best for him.
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After more cuddles and apologies exchanged, little pahlawan finally fell asleep while repeating to himself, "don't dilly dally. No more dilly dally." Awwwwww, bless his innocent, loving heart. #momguilt
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: @catandnat .
#gettingreal #sharingiscaring #learningonthejob #positiveparentingchallenge #mimpimurni

Little pahlawan stylin' it up with his Opah.

Throwback to our Koh Lipe trip before the new year. Missing this tiny island. .
#mimpimurnitravels #kohlipethailand

#10yearchallenge accepted.
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2009: was still making jewelry, Mr Bobby's girlfriend of 6 years (he would propose to me the following year), started diving and had a nice tan from all the island vacays.
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2019: housewife, mommy to the most amazing little pahlawan, paler than pale and still wondering how to get rid of my double chin

Head's up mamas! @janieandjoe is having a 50% sale on selected @djeco products!! I was so excited that I forgot to snap an IG-worthy shot so here's an old one of little pahlawan running into his favorite toy store. Do check out my Stories for some of the good deals I spotted!

As a family that loves the outdoors, hubby and I often find ourselves telling little pahlawan to be careful. Repeatedly. I don't think it helps all that much (he still gets hurt) and I don't want him to grow up being overly cautious so thought I'd look up some words to help him foster awareness and encourage him to problem solve. See the full list on on my Stories!
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#mimpimurni #mimpimurniadventures #naturelovingfamily

On the way to the @ibufamily nature playgroup, little pahlawan said he didn't want to play with the babies. "I want to play with big boys like me. And with big girls too!" At 2.5 years old, he's usually the biggest kid at some of the playgroups and I think he often feels frustrated when the littler ones can't quite communicate or play the way he's used to with the older kids in our neighborhood. Buuuuut the minute we got to the playgroup, my cheeky monkey perked up! He also found a pretty little girlfriend (who happens to be a month older than him!) and they both ran away together to go to the playground instead of playing at the stream with the "babies". Ah, young love

Found this while working on a proposal. Made me laugh out loud then immediately want to @konmari.co the heck out of little pahlawan's toys!
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For the most part, he's quite good about keeping his toys away (once prompted aka nagged by me of course) but sometimes the mess gets really out of hand and makes me want to give up. At times like those, denial is my friend.
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: @motherhoodthroughletterboards

Spent a relaxing weekend at @mo_kualalumpur which meant walks at the park followed by pool time then dinner at Lai Po Heen. Skies were clear blue and weather was gloriously hot. Loved it! .
I may be biased but I think my boys are adorable. .
#mimpimurni #mimpimurniadventures #mandarinoriental #klcc #kualalumpur

How has the new year been treating you, dreamers? It's been ages since my last post here. I guess it's because I let some things consume my time that I was spent. Felt so tapped out, as if I didn't have an ounce of creativity left and didn't have anything IG-worthy to share.
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But, I'm still here. A little more laugh lines, some white hairs, still trying to get a hang of motherhood, trying to find balance but this year I promise to be easier on myself and indulge in some creative work.
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I miss the old Mimpi Murni but I love this new life I have with my little family and I have new dreams.
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At 2.5 years old (3 in less than 4 months!), little pahlawan is still a handful but this is the year we will be sending him to playschool so I'll have time to focus on myself, even if it's for a few hours a couple of times a week. He's so excited to start but I don't think he quite gets it that mommy won't be there with him at school. Wish us luck!
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P/S: part of my 'new year, new me' resolution is to ditch the vintage frame I've been using since I started IG. This mama has no time to be fiddling with multiple apps just to get the right look anymore!

From the time he could walk steadily, he loves pushing his stroller and shopping carts. Refuses our help and will push our hands away. During our walk a few days ago, I noticed his head was finally peeking over the stroller so he could somewhat see the way ahead instead of having to peek through the sides. Told him, "hey J, you can see over the stroller! That means you've grown taller. Can mommy take a picture of you?" He turned the stroller around, stopped and gave me a big grin. My little baby big boy, ladies and gentlemen

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