boy or girl?

Sometimes I wonder if people ask questions just to irk you or they're just plain ignorant. I know Baby Khalis looked like a girl when he had long hair, but even after cutting it short, dressed him up in shirt, shorts and sandals, people are still asking the same annoying question: "Girl ar?" "Boy or girl ar?"
even after I tell them 'boy', then they'll go "Hah? Boy ar? Aiyoh so cute look like girl!" So am I suppose to pleased to hear that my son is cute to the point where he looks like a girl?
I didn't think I would be so bothered by it but as more ignorant people ask me that same question, the more I feel like telling them to wash their eyeballs and look carefully before asking, "Boy or girl ar?"
It's not that I'm being hostile. I like showing him off to the world but as who he is. A boy! With big doey eyes, button nose and pouty lips which are of inheritance of both me and his daddee.. Of course I feel proud when someone comes up to us and say how adorable he is or even when someone is passing by and remarks on how cute he is, just don't ask if he's a boy or a girl when it's so obvious!
So, next time you see him, keep in mind that he's a boy and please, aren't you tired of asking a baby its gender?

You

You,
You make my heart flutter,
With your every smile,
And every glisten in your eyes.

You are who you are,
Your world is bright and unpretentious,
Every expression is there for all to see,
Genuine, innocent and free.

Giggle when you're happy,
Cry when you're not,
There is no mask,
To hide behind it all.

Give a little kiss,
Followed by a hug,
My dearest lil' prince,
You are very much loved.

Mummee

wasted education?

I have a Diploma in Film&TV from LimKokWing University College of Creative Technology. I spent 3 years there and passed my tertiary education with flying colours, even achieving an award for Best in Screenwriting. My dad probably spent about RM18K including my books and allowance. So what happened to my oh so wonderful education and super-proud award? They're left somewhere at the back of my brain and closet respectively. I used to think that I owe my dad big time for forking out so much on my education only to have me end up marrying my long term boyfriend. Don't get me wrong, I'm not regretting my decision to settle down. I couldn't ask for a better life really. And to be blessed with an adorable son, who would?
My point is, what if I made use of my diploma and have a chance at working in a broadcasting firm and having a career? What if I pursued my education and spend another 2 years getting a Degree? I know being married to Amer wouldn't hold me back but as soon as I settled down, I became comfortable teaching English to primary students and earning a decent amount of money for myself. (My money is my money and Amer's money is OUR money, mind you ;) )
Ok, back to the part where I used to think I owe my dad big time. I recently read a post in my Yahoo! Group known as SAHP (Stay at home parents) and I came across this profound saying,
The more education you have, the better equipped you are at bringing up a child into this world. Education offers you a thinking platform & it doesn't matter what you studied or where. As long as you have been exposed to an education, you think better & thus are able to nurture your child in a more wholesome manner. Never ever think that your education is wasted.
Such strong words don't you think? Nonetheless, I've never regretted having a child at this young age and becoming a mother takes more of you than you can imagine. With those words, I shall stop feeling sorry for my dad and think that I still owe him big time, in turn, I thank him for my education and his blessings over my decision to settle down..