Red Carpet Papa: Avant-Premiere

Red carpets. Glam. Glitter. Hollywood. 'Tis the season for all the beautiful people to make us dream and wish we were walking in their Loubs. 

Now we may not be able to star next to Brad and Georgie in the upcoming Ocean's because, and that's the only reason why, Soderbergh decided to end it otherwise, we'd be sitting at script reading right now; however, we can still shine in our very own production! Who needs Soderbergh anyway, am I right?

I am right and here's why.

Mumtrepreneur Deema Mokayed who happens to be one of the coolest friends I met back in college, has moved on from her work in TV to launch her very own production joint in Beirut, Lebanon a few years ago.

Photo: OneEleven

She's come up with a wonderful concept that offers anyone the opportunity to star in their very own film. Deema will put on screen any story you like and for any occasion.

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And since Father's Day is approaching in Lebanon (June 21st) how about creating a unique gift this year? Children can make a film or record songs in the studio and why not, turn them into a CD which would be perfect for daddy to loop in his car, every day on his way to work.

Photo: OneEleven

In a nutshell OneEleven can personalize any audio/video to make your celebrations extra special so why don't you visit OneEleven's website now or drop a line on Facebook?

And share your productions with us, we'd love to get a glimpse of your creative side! ;)

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And don't forget our partner, McBears Parties is giving away 500 dirhams worth of goodies so check our contest and send us your entries now! The voucher is valid for 12 months and transferable, so you can gift it to anyone you'd like ;)

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Mother's Memorable Moments

This year, Mother's Day was truly special:

It was my very first as a mom.

That alone was enough to make it the most memorable one of my life.

But children always have a way with "perfect timing", right?

For instance my mom tells me that when we were babies and we would get sick, she'd stay at home and complete the usual protocol for such cases until there was no improvement and professional help was needed. Apparently, even the fiercest of fevers would completely disappear once the pediatrician was ready to examine us! What better time to be completely healthy than during an *emergency* visit to the doctor's?

Likewise, when I decided to take on a project, just for a couple of weeks, I came back home after a four-hour meeting and proceeded with Mia's "sleep routine". That evening I thought, well that wasn't that bad, we had managed to put her to bed at a fairly decent hour (around midnight). That very night she didn't sleep more than a couple of hours! She was completely restless! We finally got some sleep at around 5am only to wake up at 11:00; with a major headache obviously. My attempts to focus on work were constantly distracted by the incessant banging of my brain against my skull. If there was even a one percent chance such a night would happen again, there was no way I could submit my deliverables on time or up to standard. So I respectfully declined the offer and went back to my most precious full-time job: Mia.

Of course, children don't do such things on purpose but I guess it's probably just the irony of life reminding you you're a parent now :)

Not that I'm complaining, far from it! This blog itself is a testament to Mia and the way she makes us all a little bit more alive just by being here.

Last Saturday Mia attended her first birthday party. The next day, she was a bit cranky and sneezed a few times, but there was nothing really alarming. She sneezes a lot since she was born and there were no (other) signs that could have led us to be concerned. We took her temperature and everything was normal so we assumed she was nagging a little because of her teeth.

 Mamma's   
(Most)   
Memorable  Milestone  




(throwing a forth "M" to the mix)

That evening, Mia and her papa gave me my Mother's Day gift as hubby was traveling on business the next day. 

 (A beautiful gift; with a little touch of Mia in it which makes it all that much more special. It's not just any Mother's Day; it's my very first and she is the reason why)

Then came the night.

Our very first insomniac flu night.
Another milestone.
One I would have gladly missed.

Two events to celebarte:
Her first flu on my first Mother's Day

Poor baby was exhausted! She kept crying and screaming in pain! It was truly atrocious. She was so tired and wanted to sleep so badly and yet would keep on waking up coughing the snot stuck in her throat and which was completely preventing her from breathing. She finally managed to fall asleep in the early morning.

Monday, my very first Mother's Day, started like any other day with my Mia ritual: play a little with her while she's still in bed, change her diaper, feed her and then play a little bit more.

But that morning, I cut the last part short and woke up hubby because I had literally not closed one eye that night and couldn't stand straight anymore.

I think I fell asleep instantly only to wake up a little before noon! Now that's what a call a celebration! I mean what other mother of a four-month old wakes up at noon? :)

The rest of the day flew by smoothly mostly with saline solution and nasal aspirators... We've had some crying and nagging but nothing really worth mentioning and most importantly, we avoided fever; forget about sleeping until noon! That alone should call for celebrating!

I am so ecstatic to report Mia slept relatively well last night and woke up at 7 this morning with her usual routine. Except this time she didn't play much and got back to napping quite quickly. Poor baby needs her rest after the past exhausting two days...

Watching her now and totally loving it... Take a peek for yourself :)

Happy Mother's Day!

Hubby: I am so tired, I want to go to bed...

Me: No way, you're traveling tomorrow; spend some time with us!

Hubby: I'm traveling every week! Do you expect me to spend time with you every day? It's not fair!

Me: ...

Hubby: Demands, demands... Always demands!...

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Happy Mother's Day!
2011
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I should probably mention Mia and her papa got me the nicest gift today for my very first Mother's Day :) Yes, he's not always an ass! :P Love you both!

Happy Mother's Day!