Godpa Dave from New York

Posted on September 26, 2009September 24, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Tee chilling out with her Godfather......who brought her lots of goodies from all around the world. Tee's Godfather is a partner at a renown entertainment architecture firm in Manhattan and flies all over the world first class, stays only at the best hotel suites around the world and.......click to learn what next.

The story of the green grass skirt

Posted on September 22, 2009September 19, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Exactly 3 days before Tee's grand birthday party (and I say GRAND, because in all my life of almost forty years, I have never, ever had the opportunity to celebrate my birthday in a hotel before at this scale!!! And the only reason my spoilt little princess has.......click to learn what next.

Singer Sewing Machine Box Malaysia

Posted on September 21, 2009September 19, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

This is the sewing machine that we used to sew some of the thank you gifts that were made for Tee's friends. We also sewed her party flags with this machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . TADAAAAA!!!! How do you like.......click to learn what next.

Madagascar Birthday Cake

Posted on September 18, 2009September 16, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Tee had initially wanted a Ben10 Birthday Cake for her Green Birthday Party but I managed to talk her out of it. For some reason, I had notions of lesbianism when my daughter asked to have a Ben10 cake. Don't ask. So phew! We settled on a Madagascar.......click to learn what next.

What makes Tee happy

Posted on September 17, 2009September 15, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Chocolate.......... In the presence of Uncle Ben or Nana........... Getting kisses from Mommy......... and when friends come over....... Simple. What makes me happy?

Happy 5th Birthday Tee!!!

Posted on September 16, 2009September 15, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Tee, posing at the start of her party before guests arrived. My Dearest Tee, It seems only yesterday that you came into this world and now you already have a baby sister. Just look at you! This year we reviewed your old videos to see how cute you.......click to learn what next.

Tee should attend the Performing Arts preschool

Posted on September 14, 2009September 14, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Last weekend was Tee's 5th Birthday and we stayed the weekend at the hotel where her party was held. She immediately took to the built-in luggage rack and made it her stage, did a little (or should I say, a very long.....) performance which we were all FORCED.......click to learn what next.

What is your hygiene level?

Posted on September 10, 2009September 8, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

The above (sharing a bath with friends) is something I would never, ever attempt. But Tee and her friends seemed to have a blast. I just think it is so 'geli' *shivers*. Who knows what germs gets passes around in the water..... Whenever Tee comes home from school,.......click to learn what next.

How to keep a 5 year old girl occupied

Posted on September 8, 2009September 4, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

For HOURS....... Ensure first of all that your child knows how to read. Teach her the mechanics of a laptop computer. Send her to www.disneyfairies.com Let her fiddle around and find something she's interested in. A good friend of ours introduced this activity to us - designing your.......click to learn what next.

Just not in the mood

Posted on September 7, 2009September 4, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

As a blogger Mom, one of the things my poor family has to endure is having their photographs taken. ALL THE TIME. As a result, I get this: And this: Bah! What a spoilt sport.......*sulks*

Tee with Paddington Bear

Posted on September 6, 2009September 2, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Paddington Bear was Tee’s first bear ever as Tok-Tok had brought him home from London just as she was born. Of course, she didn’t know how to appreciate him then. Then her bedroom (which she does not sleep in) wall was plastered with a story of Paddington Bear.......click to learn what next.

Reading challenges for a 5 year old

Posted on September 2, 2009August 28, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

When my good friend brought back some Enid Blyton books for Tee, I must say I was initially curious as to whether Tee could cope with books of 120 pages, but I kept positive and encouraging and told Tee how I used to LOVE Enid Blyton books when.......click to learn what next.

Tee playing with blocks

Posted on August 30, 2009August 26, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Blocks are one of the best investments you can give to your child as one of their first toys. I took these picture weeks ago because Tee had done some very imaginative building with her blocks but for the life of me, I can’t remember what they were.......click to learn what next.

Dressing up dolls

Posted on August 29, 2009August 26, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

This is what Tee gets up to when I do not have the time to entertain her. Or she reads quietly in her own room or does one of her many workbooks. Sometimes, she'd do her jigsaw puzzles or ask for TV but she can even get bored.......click to learn what next.

Tee’s assesment exam

Posted on August 28, 2009August 28, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Last week, Tee went by herself without me to sit for her assessment exam to big school. My little almost 5 year old (yes, she's still little to me) braved it without her Mama and I am so proud of her. Remember she was supposed to sit for.......click to learn what next.

Children who need a LOT of attention

Posted on August 27, 2009August 26, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

The Hubs says that my 2 girls are exactly like me, needing oodles and oozles of attention. I beg to differ. I certainly GET a lot of attention but I really do not NEED it. The fact that I do not go out to socialise nor stay in.......click to learn what next.

Children who wake instantaneously on weekends but not on weekdays

Posted on August 22, 2009August 12, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

That would be my Tee. I can totally understand why the rest of the world would do this but Tee? She claims she loves school! So why is it that she has to be dragged out of bed on school days yet on weekends, she bounces out extra.......click to learn what next.

Tee’s current favourite song

Posted on August 21, 2009August 12, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Tee is really good at composing her own lyrics and tunes. She can whip up a rhyming tune with the snap of her fingers, I kid you not. And they actually sound feasible! Of late, the school’s new teacher has also been teaching them an array of songs.......click to learn what next.

Organising a 5 year old’s GREEN Birthday Party

Posted on August 19, 2009August 9, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

We promised Tee that since she didn’t have a birthday party last year and personally felt that since there would be a lot of change in her life this year with the new baby, we’d pamper her with a very special birthday party. This is where Tee wants.......click to learn what next.

Pregnant Belly Painting

Posted on August 18, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

For weeks, Tee had bugged me to allow me to paint my belly. The time was never right as most of the time, Mommy just didn't feel like it. But I couldn't disappoint her after promising her and forcing her to wait for weeks. Just before T2 came.......click to learn what next.

Children below 5 who boast and show off

Posted on August 16, 2009August 8, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

That’s what Tee does and it used to drive me ballistic because I absolutely hate braggers but since then, I’ve learnt from the experts that children below 5 (and thereabouts depending on individual maturity) actually do not realise that they are showing off and in fact, it is.......click to learn what next.

Keeping Tee busy

Posted on August 15, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Tee has been skipping school these last few days because of many reasons - the Hubs is too busy to send her to school, she gets less exposed to sick kids and we need her in the house to help around, haha....she actually is quite a good helper,.......click to learn what next.

Teaching Music Creatively

Posted on August 15, 2009August 8, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Tee’s music school has been very creative all this while in teaching toddlers the basics of music and movement but now that she’s advanced onto piano lessons, she is forgetful when it comes to learning her notes. The school feels that from statistics, a better approach is for.......click to learn what next.

Bonding as sisters

Posted on August 12, 2009August 12, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I got confirmation from Tee's school today that Tee really loves her new baby sister and is really, really proud of her! That is such comforting news to hear. I am really proud of Tee. Now we wait till T2 is bigger and starts blocking the TV view.......click to learn what next.

The meeting of 2 sisters

Posted on August 7, 2009August 8, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

What does she feel like? Does she have arms and legs inside? Hello T2....This is Tee, your Che-Che...... T2!!!! MAMA!!! I THINK I BROKE HER EAR!!!

Guess who?

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Tee and her Kiehl’s Bath

Posted on August 2, 2009July 28, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

*rolls eyeballs* This is how much foam Tee gets with her Lavender Kiehl's Bath with just a little zig-zag squirt. Loads of luxurious bubbles that smell just heavenly. She absolutely loves it!!! Because she is going to be a big sister, she has been taught to bathe herself.......click to learn what next.

Storytime at Times Book Store, Pavillion

Posted on August 1, 2009July 28, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

We attended this for the first time last weekend but because we were 15 minutes late, the story had already ended! What a bummer! It must’ve been a really short story….but when I found out what the story was, I wasn’t too fussed that we’d missed it. It.......click to learn what next.

Our last days together alone

Posted on July 31, 2009July 27, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Tee has been very 'manja' of late this past week. She knows that the baby is coming out anytime now. She is also super-duper excited but on some occasions, bursts into uncontrollable tears non-stop. Suddenly, everything is wrong and her entire world is crumbling. She has so much.......click to learn what next.

A preschooler’s love of pampering sessions

Posted on July 30, 2009July 23, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

That’s my girl for you. Influenced by her grandmother since the day she was born, Tee loves hair washes at the hair salons, massages (including foot reflexology) and smearing smellies on her entire body. She likes body scrubs, moisturisers, lip balms, face creams, hair conditioners, and manicures. She.......click to learn what next.