Eid 2014

Traveling for 2 weeks without Omar for the first time, nay, not being able to see Omar first thing in the morning and last thing at night was a difficult thing I had to do. Funny when I planned the trip back when Omar was just born i had thought, it's ok he will be almost 11 months and he will big enough. But as the day to leave him approached, he never looked tinier and more defenceless. How could I leave my baby boy?! But I did. And I think things went as smoothly as they could alhamdulillah. While I was in DC there was the massive shocking and sad news of the mh17 being shot down and lives lost. (May Allah rest their souls, give strength to their loved ones and bring justice to the culprits. May MAS come out of a tragic year stronger) I almost didn't get on my flight from frankfurt because it was a busy time and I was on standby (close to tears at the check in counter begging for a seat). But after all that's said and done I got back home and my boy welcomed me like I never left. There was some adjustment of course, since I had gradually made less and less milk each day I was away. But Omar didn't seem to complain and now things are closer to normal, supply wise. It was great to see my sister, to hang out and travel with her, to see old friends and shop in the US (heh) but all of that would've been even more excellent if Omar was there. So the lesson to me is, traveling with Omar is challenging and tiring but being without him is pretty miserable. Maybe in a year or so there will be another excuse to go there (ifa's graduation?) and Omar can come with! Selamat hari raya maaf zahir batin everyone...it's a bit of a sombre eid considering the current events but there is always plenty to be grateful for.