We Failed At Harimau Mini Golf In Sunway Nexis And Mini Putt Citta Mall
We saw the giant signboard for Harimau Mini Golf outside Sunway Nexis and Sulaiman asked if we could go. Mr Ninja said no. I said YAAAAAS! So we went to try. It was not...
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Sulaiman Is 6 Years Old And All He Wants Is A Calculator For His Birthday
Sulaiman doesn’t ask for things. But this year he asked for a calculator. I didn’t buy him a calculator. Calculators are weird birthday gifts for 6 year olds. Sulaiman was supposed to be born...
Ayub’s Super Simple Recipe For Scrambled Eggs
Since I’ve been learning to let go and allowing Ayub more independence, I asked him to make breakfast for the family. “I have a great recipe for scrambled eggs!” said Ayub. So here it...
Helping My Special Needs Child Gain Independence Is Hard For Me
I don’t consider myself a helicopter parent but I very much shelter Ayub and treat him like a baby, kinda using his special needs as an excuse to not let go. But he’s a...
Here’s A Not-So-Great Review Of KGB, Killer Gourmet Burgers, In TTDI
KGB aka Killer Gourmet Burgers is nothing new but Mr Ninja and I had never tried them before. With all the hype surrounding them we were curious. So we stopped by the TTDI branch...
Bricks4Kidz Is Now Open In Damansara Perdana And Your Kids Will Love It
I’ve written about LEGO and Bricks4Kidz multiple times on this blog because it’s honestly a huge part of our lives. I wanted the boys to have an extracurricular activity that they really enjoyed doing...
We Spent Over RM100 On Food At RIUH’s CNY Weekend. See What We Ate:
We went to RIUH again. This is our third time and it was Chinese New Year-themed. Lots of red and lanterns and cherry blossoms. Some stuff lined up for the day. I wanted to...
Not-So-Expensive Lunch At Little Fox Fusion Teppanyaki In The Starling Mall
The food court, Foodie’s Nest, at the Starling has pretty limited Muslim-friendly choices. Basically, it’s either Lim Fried Chicken (which is the best actually), Oyster King, or this Little Fox Japanese Fusion Teppanyaki restaurant....
Pastries At Lavender Bakery And Lunch At L.Table In 1 Utama
We had team lunch at L.Table in 1 Utama and it was yummeh. I thought the food was alright. The bread at Lavender is delicious. The place is pretty. Gowri loved it. Pain au...
Ayub Sells CNY Cookies At Speech Therapy In Oasis Place
So a couple weeks ago Ayub shopped for ingredients and baked CNY cookies during speech therapy. This week, he had to bake then sell his cookies. As usual, I’m gonna let his amazing therapist...
There’s A Cartoon Network Cruise Ship So You Can Have A Legit Adventure Time!
For the first time ever, you’ll be able to set sail on Cartoon Network’s very own cruise liner! Go on vacation across the seas with some of your favourite CN characters on the Cartoon...
Gegaria Fest Angsana Mall Johor Bahru So Hot And Colourful And Hot
The Ninjas had to go to Johor Bahru to cover Gegaria Fest and we were excited about it. Mostly because we love Johor Bahru and the fest was held at Angsana Mall, which is...
The Viral Street Burgers From Sixty Bites At TTDI Are Worth The Hype
So we first tried Sixty Bites last year after we completed the WWF 2017 Earth Hour Night Walk and were not impressed at all. I believe they only had a choice of chicken or beef?...
Ayub Starts Rock Climbing At Camp5 For P.E. And Doesn’t Like It
Since we paused occupational therapy at Oasis Place, Mr Ninja and I have been looking around for a sport that will allow Ayub to use his whole body, thus helping him connect his brain...
Baking And Selling Chinese New Year Cookies In Speech Therapy
Ayub has attended speech therapy once a week for over a year at Oasis Place. Now that he has a better understanding of language basics, he’s venturing more into the social aspect of speech...
Trekking Through The Jungle With A Baby At Father’s Organic Farm In Batang Kali
We had a family field trip to Father’s Organic Farm in Batang Kali, 4km from Genting Highlands. Ayub and Mr Ninja will be going back to camp there overnight in a week’s time. I’ll...
Photos From Ayub’s 9th Birthday Celebrations And My 31st
I’m an old lady! I look forward to coming back to this blog post when I’m 41 and rolling my eyes at myself calling myself old at 31. Ho ho ho. Age is relative....
Ayub Hits A Huge Milestone With His First Birthday Party Ever
Every year since Ayub was 3, I’ve asked him if he’d like to have a birthday party with friends. Every year he said no. His reason was, “I don’t have any friends.” It wasn’t...
Admission Is Still FREE At The Forest City Swimming Pool And Water Playground In Johor Bahru
The Forest City swimming pool and water playground has free admission for all. When we asked how long this would be going on for, the receptionist replied that it would continue to be free...
It’s Ayub’s 9th Birthday! Here Is One Story For Every Year Of His Life So Far
Acton KL has this thing where on every kid’s birthday, the parent has to come in and share stories about their lil fella. One story for every year. And the kid has to walk...
Pictures From Austin Heights Water & Adventure Park In Johor Bahru
We went to Austin Heights Water & Adventure Park in Johor Bahru last year. It was nice. This school holiday Sulaiman really really really wanted to go back. Mr Ninja and I were like,...
Please Stop Telling Parents Not To Worry Because It Will All “Click”, Sometimes It Doesn’t And That’s OK
TL;DR Telling parents not to worry over a genuine concern for their child does more harm than good. Just listen and be supportive. This is going to be preachy and ranty, I apologise. But...
The Good Batch In Damansara Uptown Is More Than Your Average Hipster Brunch Cafe
There are so many hipster brunch places in KL that they’re all pretty much the same – overpriced and underwhelming. I assumed The Good Batch in Damansara Uptown would be the same, but I...
We Joined A Glitter Slime Workshop For Free At Kiddomo Universe
So, despite the fact that I said we wouldn’t be back to Kiddomo Universe until next year, we went back again before the end of the year. Making it the fourth time we visited...
Riding The Kiddos Train At The Curve In Mutiara Damansara
There’s this really colourful train that goes around the 1st floor of The Curve and the kids really wanted to ride it, so we did. Of all the many exciting (and pricey) things we...
Expect Regular Thai Food And Slow Service At Mr Tuk Tuk In Starling Mall
Mr Tuk Tuk at Starling Mall. It’s not an everyday place to eat because it’s a little pricey. One coconut is RM10++. I think that’s kinda ridiculous. But they have lunch sets that are...
Kiddomo Universe At Starling Mall Now Has A Baby Gym For Your Toddler
We first went to Kiddomo Universe at Starling Mall two days after their grand opening and it was the coolest thing ever. The following week, Ayub completed his video game sprint at Acton KL...
We Went To The Earth Hour Night Walk 2017 On The Wrong Day And It Was Super Embarrassing
This is a story about the time I dragged Mr Ninja and our three bambinos to Starling Mall at night to take part in the Earth Hour Night Walk 2017… on the wrong date....
The Many Benefits Of LEGO For My Awesome Kid With Autism
Ayub and Sulaiman have been attending weekly LEGO classes at Bricks4Kidz for over a year. The boys have always loved Duplo, and graduated to LEGO when Mr Ninja came into our lives, bringing with...
Is My 5-Year-Old Gifted Or Weird? I Have No Idea But I Like Him Just The Way He Is.
Sulaiman is a brilliant child. He taught himself to read when he was 3 years old, knows all the names of the planets, stars, moons, VY Cannis Majoris and UY Scuti, and was on...
Exploring Starship Galactica In One Utama For The Millionth Time
Everybody has their mall. One Utama / 1Utama / 1 Utama / OU / 1U / however it’s spelled, is my mall. And Starship Galactica is the bane of my existence. I always have...
Making Writing Fun For An Autistic Child Who Struggles With Spelling And Language
I like writing. I like it a whole lot. My job is to write at SAYS and for fun I write on this stupid blog. It’s my job and my hobby omg I’m such...
This Is How Ayub Coded His First Video Game In Less Than 5 Days
Ayub has been learning coding at school for the past 5+ weeks. Started from scratch. Zero knowledge of code and programming. His final project was to create and code his own video game. So,...
My Son’s Symptoms Of Autism From The Time He Was An Infant
I receive a lot of messages on the Ninja Housewife Facebook page (go like it if you haven’t already) from parents of special needs kids asking for advice. Honestly, I’m not qualified to give...
Super Fat, Juicy Clams And Mussels At Two Sons Bistro In Starling Mall
Ayub would describe Two Sons Bistro in Starling Mall as “so fancy.” It looks really fancy. Very bright and stylish. We had clams and mussels and pasta to share. Everything was incredibly delicious. I...
You HAVE To Go To Kiddomo Universe In Starling Mall. It Is The Coolest Place Ever!
Today, we went to Kiddomo Universe in Starling Mall and IT IS AMAZINNNNGGGG!!! It’s a combination of an educational theme park, activity zones, play areas, and all-round mindblowing super fun I cannot stress enough...
Pinkfong And That Annoying ‘Baby Shark’ Song Are Coming To Malaysia
Does your kid like the ‘Baby Shark’ song? Because Aisha loves that song. LOVES. THAT. SONG. She signs ‘baby shark’ to get us to sing it for her. The ‘run away’ part is her...
Making Fancy Tea From London With A Tiny Teapot
KetoJules went on an epic two-week vacation to Europe and brought us back these adorable tins of tea! Thank you Jules! The tiny teapot strainer is Gowri’s because she’s cute and nonsensical like that....
When Your Autistic Child Suffers From Night Terrors And Is Unable To Sleep
Ayub used to suffer from horrible night terrors and had trouble sleeping. He’s much better now but sometimes he will still scream in the night and have us running to his room. Since Ayub’s...
Dino Safari VR Experience At Alamanda Shopping Centre In Putrajaya
I brought the kiddies to Alamanda Shopping Centre in Putrajaya over the weekend for a work assignment because I have the most understanding and patient children and hubby in the woooorld! There was a...
