Happy Birthday, Uncle Ben!

Posted on March 24, 2010March 24, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

A couple of weeks ago, my brother Ben, turned 34. I think? My brother Ben is the most amazing brother, uncle, son and in future, husband anyone could ever wish for. Really. And the girl who will eventually steal his heart will be as lucky to have a.......click to learn what next.

Straight from the horses mouth

Posted on February 25, 2010February 25, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

I wish I don't have parents who are stressed out all the time! (well, why do you think we're stressed out all the time, little lady???) *************************** Mommy: Tee, don't get married unless you want to have kids, OK? There is no reason to get married. Do you.......click to learn what next.

My little FBI

Posted on February 18, 2010February 18, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Kong-Kong had bought Tee this cool outfit and she LOVES it. She was making up phrases for the alphabets FBI all day, like Fat Boy Icing, Funny Baby Igloo, Fun Bobo Island etc. When Kong-Kong finally told her what the real meaning of FBI was, she felt really.......click to learn what next.

Our first 3 hours in Kota Bharu

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

After waking up to catch a plane at 630am, we finally arrived in Kota Bharu for Chinese New Year at my in-laws and guess what the girls got up to for the next 3 hours? Tee was sent to do some colouring whilst T2 ate her lunch..... Then,.......click to learn what next.

How to shut a kid up on a plane

Posted on February 17, 2010February 17, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Whilst we're on the roll on planes and chatty chicks, I thought I'd share how we managed T2's first plane ride ever. Tee had her 1st plane ride when she was 4 months old. She has traveled more places now than I ever had before I was 30.......click to learn what next.

Now Everyone Can Fly……

Posted on February 17, 2010February 17, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

.....LATE AS USUAL!!! (is what TF left out in his tagline!) We didn't fly Air Asia this time but took MAS instead and were pleasantly surprised and happy with MAS this time round. Truth be told, I don't have a favourite. It's almost like a Celcom-Maxis war. They're.......click to learn what next.

The makings of a crook

Posted on February 6, 2010February 6, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

At the supermarket today, Tee asked me if she could buy Nutella for bread. Since we hadn't used it for awhile, I said OK. We have been trying to stay away from Nutella and Goober Grape as Tee LOVES them for their sweetness and not only that, they're.......click to learn what next.

Tee, my Olympic swimmer

Posted on February 6, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Tee had 3 one hour swimming lessons last year at our local club and because she has learnt to put her head underwater and can wade from A to B, she thinks she can swim. Mind you, she CAN swim. Well, sort of....in a 'chaplang' sort of way........click to learn what next.

Car racing at BSC

Posted on February 6, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

When my cousins were here from Australia, we spent 2 weeks taking them everywhere! We were out of the house by 8am most days and back by 10pm most nights. The group comprised a father and his 2 sons who were interested in seeing KL, doing activities and.......click to learn what next.

My little TRANSFORMER

Posted on February 6, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

If you know Tee, you would know that she isn't a princess Barbie kind of girl but more of a Ben10 - Transformer chick. In fact, she was recently teased in school because she wore Ben10 sandals and the boys laughed at her saying Ben10 shoes were for.......click to learn what next.

Tee’s heavy school bag

Posted on January 30, 2010March 15, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Every Thursday, Tee comes home with a school bag that is not only heavier than her but larger than her as well and if you were to throw it at her, you'd certainly kill her! Thursday is homework day and all the textbooks that requires homework, gets sent.......click to learn what next.

Stressed out Mom

Posted on January 28, 2010January 28, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

The night before last, T2 woke up every single hour from midnight to 6am just to have a suck on the boob. Yesterday, I shouted at Tee 3 times because I was tired, stressed out about T2's lack of weight and crying for an hour just before I.......click to learn what next.

A conversation with my 5 year old daughter

Posted on January 26, 2010January 26, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Mommy: Tee, Mommy is very sad because I discovered today that Bumbo is ruined. Tee: *blank look* Mommy: Bumbo was very expensive and I am so sad that all that money spent on it is wasted. Tee: *still confused* Nevermind, T2 can use it. It's not a waste........click to learn what next.

Tee’s first day at school

Posted on January 16, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

My little princess, I was so proud of her. She was one of the only kids who didn't have a parent with her and yet she was OK. We figured that since she was OK on orientation day, she'd be more OK on Day One of big school........click to learn what next.

Where to buy school shoes in KL

Posted on January 16, 2010January 16, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Throughout all her little years at school, Tee could wear whatever the hell she wanted to school to protect her large baby feet but not this year. This year, we had to get her proper white school shoes. I asked around to find out where to buy school.......click to learn what next.

Having a 5 year old kid on holiday

Posted on December 27, 2009December 27, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Is enough to send any Mom to *biting fingernails*..........fill in the blanks. Well, if you had a kid like my Tee, you'd be on the brink of insanity and praying for school to start. And thank goodness it starts in a week because I am at the end.......click to learn what next.

Have you bought a Coach Bag yet?

Posted on December 27, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

If you happen to like any of the COACH bags that Tee carries, please contact the Bagskaki people to ask about them. They have all been used once or twice and are in very good condition. Talking about Coach bags, have you visited Bagskaki lately? They have new.......click to learn what next.

Genuine Coach bags in Malaysia

Posted on December 15, 2009December 15, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Where would you get them from? HERE, HERE, HERE!!! They now have new stock so go check them out! They have the best prices that I know off and are 101% genuine, all flown in direct from authentic Coach stores. Service is great, all queries are responded to.......click to learn what next.

Bursting bubbles at Christmas

Posted on December 14, 2009December 14, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Being 5 years old and crossing people who tell her time and time and again that there is no such thing as Santa Claus and that it is actually Mommy, Tee has started getting suspicious. ALREADY! What's it with people wanting to burst my daughter's bubble at Christmas?.......click to learn what next.

A most special Xmas gift

Posted on December 11, 2009November 10, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Some years ago, Tee presented to her Nana a coffee mug which had her photos on it. In fact, I used it just today when I was there and Tee was so proud that her face was plastered all over the mug. It's a really nice gift. I.......click to learn what next.

Tee’s first lie

Posted on December 9, 2009December 9, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Yesterday, I caught Tee lying. It was for something trivial that wasn't a big deal but I sure as hell made it a big deal. She told a lie because she didn't want to get into trouble. Something as simple as washing her hands. I'd asked her if.......click to learn what next.

Getting rid of noticable pimples

Posted on December 7, 2009December 7, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Tee: Daddy! You have some pimples on your face!! Daddy looks into the mirror. Daddy: Hmm....why do you think I have pimples, Tee? Tee: Because your face is dirty? Daddy: Because I am always stressed! Tee: Why are you stressed? Daddy: Because I come home everyday to FOUR.......click to learn what next.

Prices of Coach Bags in Malaysia

Posted on December 3, 2009December 2, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I bought the Coach bag below for a dirt cheap price in Orlando at one of the factory outlets. You won't believe how much the mark ups are at the Coach stores here at the shopping mall. Ever since I went to the States, I swore never to.......click to learn what next.

How to sleep train a 5 year old

Posted on December 2, 2009December 2, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Honestly??????????????????? Just let them CRY IT OUT!!! At 5 years old, the kids are old enough to manipulate you and pretend that they would die without you. As long as there is no real reason they are crying, and you can always verify the genuineness of their complaint.......click to learn what next.

Coach Bags Malaysia

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

What does one do with a hyperactive preschooler during the school holidays? Tell her she can be a model for the day! Tee LOVES playing dress up. Not necessarily dressing up in girly stuff but just dressing up in anything. She can be an alien, a doctor, a.......click to learn what next.

Sleep training a 5 year old

Posted on December 1, 2009December 1, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Follow Tee's SLEEP JOURNEY since the day she was born. You MUST open the links to see the pictures of her sleeping adventures! So. Tonight. 1st December 2009. I decided that enough was enough. I was going to do whatever it took to make Tee sleep on her.......click to learn what next.

Godiva in Malaysia

Posted on November 26, 2009November 26, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

If you don’t already know, GODIVA has reached our shores……the shores of KLCC beside Harrods on the 1st floor. The first time I ever had Godiva was when my mother in law handed me a piece - a single, miserable piece of chocolate jewel that I treasured with.......click to learn what next.

Frustrations of a Stay at Home Mom

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I know the grass is always greener but today, I had one of those days. Yes, THOSE days. You know, those days when you just want to scream out loud in an open stadium? Those days when you just want to smash everything breakable in sight? Those days.......click to learn what next.

Piano concert

Posted on November 24, 2009November 24, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

11am - all dressed for her first piano concert and ready to leave the door. . Stopped for a picture with the pretty Christmas Tree. . So the day finally arrived after weeks of me questioning Tee's piano teacher suspiciously, "Are you SURE she can play for a.......click to learn what next.

Piano Concert Rehearsal

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

It has been an extremely busy weekend for us waking at 9am, getting both the girls ready for all day outers and finally arriving home on both Saturday and Sunday with both girls asleep in the car. WHY? It was Tee's piano concert weekend. That's why!!! And they.......click to learn what next.