Preface (This should be the first post!)

...I have a dream, a song to sing
   To help me cope with anything
   If you see the wonder of a fairy tale
   You can take the future even if you fail...

What is your dream? Really, I don't have. I recall that when I was in primary school no one ever asked me what is my dream. Well, it could be that no one ever asked about it, or I simply don't remember of it. Hehehehe..

So, here I am. A girl with nothing to dream about.

I am living with my parent's wish. When they think the A school is best for me, they signed me in. Required to work as a secretary, well here I am. And so on. Maybe, if they want me to became an immigrant workers, I will have no comment and do what they want. Heheheheh..

So, am I happy having no dream in my life? At some particular time, yes! It's an easy life. Until GOD sent me Deniz. Awareness of the responsibilities of parenthood wake me up in a desire to become a better person for my son. Yes, dream is not about something that we wanted in life. Dream is a purpose in life! This is what distinguishes human beings from one another.

When I realized, I feel so stupid. Then, I suddenly wanted to have a dream(s). Maybe it is not a noble dream that could make other people's live become much better. I started with the smallest but most important in my live. Being a good mother for Deniz. Deniz deserves the best of me.

I am so happy! Finally, I have a dream.

But guess what? Apparently, I'm like Samson without his "under arm hair", like Mr. Stark without his Ironman outfits. My mind keep asking me, how can I be a good mother? I have lack of knowledge of it. I feel it was already too late if I have to follow a series of parenting seminars or read books about parenting. Not to mention about children's health and other things about raising a child. Ooppsss, I should have learn about all of those things before Deniz was born. I panicked! Aaaaaaarghhh..

Someone say, learning by doing. So, why not? In the high level of panick attack, I build a strong passion and desire to learn these new things. I started read many books, literatures, and articles from various media (in a speed that I myself can not imagine). Sometimes I attended parenting seminars too. Although I was drunk with this parenting learning by doing, I keep on continue for the sake of Deniz.

Having those complicated journey, read so much from many sources makes me wanted to share my knowledge in this blog. I wish and hope that this blog can be a good source for the new parents who have no had time to learn of parenting but want to give the best for their children. (wow, it sounds heavy). Of course, this blog is written based on my knowledge level which may be not enough for you. Therefore, it is valuable if you can give me some critics, inputs, or simply drop an e-mail to share your stories or knowledge.

I am living my dream, hope you too!

Knowing Deniz the KING!

October 2, 2010

Historic day! The journey of pregnancy during the last 9 months paid off with the birth of Deniz. Born at 12:40 noon with a weight of 3.175 gr and 49 cm high. He is the most handsome and cute boy I have ever seen.

For sure, Deniz is the most beautiful gift GOD has given to me. Important lesson for me to go through to become a better person by being a mother. Hopefully, we can become the best parents for him. Amien!

On behalf Deniz, I would like to insist you to read this blog folks! Heheheh..

1 day Deniz

3 weeks Deniz (already fashionable!)

Is it Deniz? ;'D

It is about courage..

Horay! This is my first time writing in a blog. My very own blog! Haha..

I read an article from a magazine published in Jakarta as saying that it is never too late to learn, and to do something never done before. In the article mentioned, there is a 47-year-old housewive who is just learning to drive a car. There is a 58-year-old man learned to cook. And others. I think, I have not done a lot of things just because I feel I am too old or too late to do it.
The article was very inspiring to me. Which in turn, made me the courage to create this blog. 

Now, I'm proud to declare:
"Sierra, 30-year-old, create a blog and put all my stories in it for the first time."

Just before, I thought I knew how to take care babies. Just because I have experience with my niece and nephew. Taking care of Deniz made me realize that it is not as easy as I thought. But also, not as difficult as you may think. Hence, this blog is intended to sharing stories about Deniz and his daily life. The story of how I was crying because Deniz did not want to eat, the story of how I laughed and was touched when Deniz show new ability, a story that hopefully useful for other mommies. 

I also wanted to share some recipes that have been tested in the Deniz's Kitchen, to provide inspiration for mommies who have run out of ideas for making meals for their children.

I am Indonesian, but this blog will be in English. Why? Not because writing in Bahasa is not cool. It is more because I wish to have a better English writing skills since I do not have much chance to do so in my daily life. Therefore, you may find many grammatical errors in this blog. You can laugh! I may slap you. Hahahah.. *kidding*

That's all for the beginning. I will be back with interesting stories that I hope you all get pleasure from reading it.

In the end, I want to say thank you to Gembul (read: beloved husband) who has supported me to create this blog. Hehehe.. Love you so much mbul!

Ciao,
BundaDeniz