We won!

We won! Technically my kids won.The win took us by surprise. We were not expecting any, well we hope to get at least some consolation though. Alhamdulillah, by god's grace they won 1st runner up in the Most Photogenic Siblings Contest. A was happy that he received some kind of return of investment. The contest fee was not cheap. He had to pay an amount which is a little less than $50 for the two categories which we signed the kids for. The freebies which came with it was worthwhile- received a sling Fila bag ( I like it very much and its definitely handy), 2 cans of Similac stage 2 milk (successfully sold them off since Balqis was in need none of it as she was on total breastfeeding still), large XL Drypers nappy ( successfully sold it off too as we predict that Balqis will not reach an XL size based on our experience with Ilyasak) and XL Drperes drypants (waiting for a buyer still).

Based on all the freebies sold off (total sale of $31.50), the kids managed to earn $90.50 ($15.50 top up to the $75 prize money they received)each. A good sum I must say. They also received a $100 Delphin voucher which is yet to be redeem. Woohoo! I was the one which was excited and it took me a week for the victory to sink in.




We took part in 2 contest, Most Photogenic Siblings and Most Sporty Baby (for Balqis only)and wanted to signed up for Most Healthiest Baby but Balqis was overaged. Balqis was unable to perform the task for the Sporty baby contest as she was unable to place all the rings onto the cone- she was in her own world immersed in her own set of activities. I guess she was too young for it also as the other competiors were much older and mature than her- the oldest being 24 months and she was just 1 year and a week old.

As for the Most Photogenic siblings, we were in the studio for a mere 4 minutes I think. It was truly brief as compared to other participants. We were like, 'Huh! that's it! No other poses? Ilyasak and Balqis were cooperative though unlike their usual antics when a camera is placed before them.

We were all praying hard that we got lucky during the lucky draw but we received a much better gift and surprise.

Thanks Ilyasak for bearing with us to delay your 'Toilet 'time for your big business. It was worth it.