Run up to Ramadan

It's not long and the blessed month is upon us again. It's time to get a few things well prepared so as not to feel overburdened by the mundane things in life. Hopefully the spiritual side of Ramadan is going to be the focus this year as an alternative to FOOD.

Unfortunately the kids are getting a bit addicted to cable tv and nintendo and playstations. So its time I turned my mummy switch to full power. ( I admit, I haven't been that interactive with them). Have been browsing the net for some Ramadan ideas and there are excellent activities available from sites like Talibideen Junior. I especially like the idea of a Lapbook. This sounds like a great project that can really be used as project modules for a regular timetabled activity.

I am all for routine and as hard as it is to set up a new timetable every holiday season it has to be done for a meaningful and fun break. With younger kids it's the best way of dealing "boredom factor".

Next few posts I will be giving some short ideas for fun and creative activities for Ramadan...

Rain, Rain and some more rain.

The last few days have been wet - many places in Dhaka were flooded out. A relative of ours came to stay on the fourth floor as they were knee deep in their groundfloor flat. The poor people are the greatest sufferers though. They turned up to work without a complaint wading through waist deep waters in some places.

The children haven't felt too traumatised, for not being able to play outdoors. Instead they fought it out inside, making empty plastic bottle boats and rockets. I guess the rain inspired them instead,- thank god!

Fatima has a heavy chesty cough- gave her lots of zartar and honey to help break up the mucus.

Even though its been raining, the heat has been sticky and unbearable at times. Obada just cannot keep his clothes on. I guess his baby skin is extra sensitive to the clamminess. I hear there has been a dengue rise on the way- and the lake looks like a bed of nasties waiting to hatch...