Toddlers fascination with new baby

Posted on May 30, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Of late, Tee has been thinking a lot about this new baby despite me not talking about it. She has asked that I wash all her old clothes and her old toys very clean so that when the baby comes out, she will think that it's all brand.......click to learn what next.

Preschoolers and the dreaded Wii

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

For the longest time, I'd been holding out from buying the Wii despite seeing how much fun Tee has with it every time she goes to a friend's place. But alas, her Nana bought it for her when she one day said, "All my friends have a Wii.......click to learn what next.

Tee’s weekly school report

Posted on May 25, 2009May 25, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Tee's Designation for the Week - Little Explorer (To be creative, imaginative and constantly generating new ideas) The school designates a role for each child to practice every week. For example, Tee was Super Listener last week to improve her listening skills and another week, she was the.......click to learn what next.

The over confident preschooler

Posted on May 24, 2009September 13, 2019 by Mamapumpkin

Last Friday, I went grocery shopping with my Mom and bought 10 mangoes comprising Thai Lilies, Local yellow mangoes and Indian mangoes. We also bought rambutans, apples, persimmons, kiwis and oranges. Plus a whole load of other stuff. Needless to say, the bags were heavy. Between my Mom.......click to learn what next.

How to nurture a creative child

Posted on May 20, 2009September 13, 2019 by Mamapumpkin

Well, firstly......it helps that both her parents are creative architects :-) although not only architects are creative (and some not at all!!!) but if at least one parent is creative, your child has a good chance of being creative. But fret not, because creativity can be TAUGHT!!! Yes,.......click to learn what next.

Selecting books at the library

Posted on May 19, 2009September 13, 2019 by Mamapumpkin

T1 had her first taste of a proper library at the very young age of twenty months. There she was encouraged to select her own books and ask the librarian if she could borrow the book, please. Then, she would choose her books randomly, by bold, bright colours........click to learn what next.

A relaxing Sunday

Posted on May 17, 2009September 13, 2019 by Mamapumpkin

How did you spend your Sunday? We skipped Sunday School today because T1 was running a slight fever. The girl is severely dehydrated as she doesn't like drinking. What to do? We woke up at 9am, had breakfast by 10am and T1 started on a 150 piece jigsaw.......click to learn what next.

T1’s joke

Posted on May 15, 2009September 13, 2019 by Mamapumpkin

The moment she opened her eyes this morning, T1 quickly sat up and asked me, "Mom? What do you do when you get chicken pox?" Mommy is sleeping and can barely muster a what so she nudges her head sleepily pretending to be interested. "You do the Chicken.......click to learn what next.

Pampering your child early

Posted on May 13, 2009September 13, 2019 by Mamapumpkin

Most people would think this is a bad idea from the onset. I certainly did. But my masseuse told me it was good to show children the nice things in life so that they will have a taste of the good life and then will be forced to.......click to learn what next.

Developing the genius in your child

Posted on April 30, 2009March 26, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Developing the genius in your child: Smart girls climb trees! Many people commend me on the way that I bring T1 up because she is doing so well as a kid but seriously, little do they know that I am a lazy ass mother. Like SERIOUSLY lazy ass.......I.......click to learn what next.

Tee’s First Written Contract

Posted on April 20, 2009September 13, 2019 by Mamapumpkin

Last night, Tee just did not want to go to bed. She was busy watching Playhouse Disney and after about a hundred times of telling her that it was bedtime, she made a deal with us. She said she really, really, really neeeeeeeeee............ded to watch the end of.......click to learn what next.

Spelling GRAY – GRAY or GREY?

Posted on March 31, 2009September 13, 2019 by Mamapumpkin

I am very, very lucky in that Tee loves doing her work. Today alone, she sat for 3 hours doing her work. THREE WHOLE HOURS, LADIES & GENTLEMEN!!!!  For a four year old, that is a lifetime!!! But hey, I'm not complaining....... She spent the first hour doing.......click to learn what next.

My Little Police Woman

Posted on December 1, 2008February 10, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Last weekend, we attended my maid of honour's son's birthday party in Klang. It was a great party because there were only 5 kids, of which 2 were babies. YAY!!! Yet it was a fancy dress party so Tee went as a police officer.I tried convincing her to.......click to learn what next.

….and the Winner goes to…..

Posted on November 1, 2008October 31, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

DRACULA's BRIDE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tanyetta, you were spot on! Almost everybody else (all 80 of them) was in black. T1 stood out like a sore thumb apart from another boy Mummy. She was cuter though and didn't display any feminine virginal characteristics but instead moved her kung fu moves.......click to learn what next.

Tee watches space shuttle launch at Port Canaveral, Florida

Posted on July 14, 2008May 29, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

I assure you, this was not T1's show of displeasure towards the space shuttle launch. Rather, it was her annoyance that we could even suggest that she had to wash her face after the rocket launch. . The visual history of rockets below: . Entrance to the Kennedy.......click to learn what next.

You said what?

Posted on January 31, 2008September 16, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

After having lunch with a pregnant friend I haven't seen since forever, Tee asked me today in the shower. "Mommy? Aunty M's stomach is a bit big. She has a baby?" "Yes, she has a baby. E's going to be a big brother." "Is there a baby in.......click to learn what next.

Tee’s new favourite hangout

Posted on November 22, 2007January 25, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

My daughter has expensive taste. What can I say? She's definitely inherited my royal bloodline. She no longer likes Bangsar Village due to the presence of manequins and thinks that The Gardens has none. YES! Her new favourite haunt is the latest high end retail mall, The Gardens!!!.......click to learn what next.

Tee’s pronounciation

Posted on November 4, 2007January 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Just after Tee started talking at seventeen months, her vocabulary hopped onto the speeding train after she hit nineteen months and then the bullet train at twenty two months. After knowing that she knew five hundred words, I didn't bother counting after. You know how in those baby.......click to learn what next.

Tee’s love of the beach

Posted on November 3, 2007January 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Tee's first time on the beach in Langkawi was when she was four months old. She could barely comprehend then. Later, at 16 months, we took her to the beach again in Kota Bharu. This time, she HATED the feel of her feet sinking into dry sand. A.......click to learn what next.

A story from Tee

Posted on November 3, 2007January 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Once upon a time, there was a little girl stuck in the pond. In the pond but she was weally, weally, WEALLY stuck. And then she fell. A little net got her. And then the girl can walk again. And then the nail polish came like knocking on.......click to learn what next.

More praises from Lego tutor at the Lego workshop

Posted on October 29, 2007January 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

We attended a free Lego workshop trial today and Tee absolutely LOVED it. When we turned up, we were informed that actually, you could only come if you registered or called first since there was a maximum number to a class and then, the class was supposed to.......click to learn what next.

Tee’s Halloween surprise!

Posted on October 27, 2007October 31, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Now I know why most Halloween parties in town are not catered for the under fives. DUH!!! First and foremost, never ever leave anything to the last minute. Because I did and am always rushing around like a headless chicken, I forgot the most important tool for the.......click to learn what next.

Tee, the model…..

Posted on October 20, 2007January 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

If you go to Lightsongs Photography and look under the section of CLIENTS, you will see Tee, in full splendour. Two and a half years old. You will also find her under the COLOUR section. Isn't she gorgeous??? I'd say that, wouldn't I?

Starting Tee on golf lessons

Posted on October 17, 2007January 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

When I was five, I used to take golf lessons from a pro at the golf club. I remember using those chopped up golf sticks that looked so cute. Then, I'd really had an interest. Up to my early teens, I walked around to play nine holes and.......click to learn what next.

Ad space for sale – sign up today!

Posted on October 15, 2007January 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Get a double whammy reward of 25% when you sign up for Tee's walk-an-ad advertising space today. Tee's walk-an-ad gives your business the broadest exposure you could ever imagine, and can be catered to customer target market groups. With a proven track record of winning sales in all.......click to learn what next.

What do you think of Magicians like the Mad Hatter?

Posted on October 14, 2007January 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

For her birthday this year, Tee wanted a magician to perform at her party. She seems to have an interest in magic, I think from the many times her Daddy has lied to her. Like when he bullshits her about Barney driving the red Ferrari on Formula One.......click to learn what next.

Tee’s Party Packs

Posted on September 17, 2007January 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

This is what I was busy with last week. Although I wasn't planning a party for Tee this year, she actually requested for one as the date approached. This was 2 weeks after we arrived back from Oz so I freaked out. How was I going to organise.......click to learn what next.

Toddler fashion faux pas

Posted on September 10, 2007January 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Saturday was a tremendously busy day for us. We had a birthday party in the morning, some friends visiting in the evening and about 278 tasks to accomplish in between. Since we were ALL rushing all over the place first thing in the morning, I quickly tugged out.......click to learn what next.

About Gucci bags and diamonds

Posted on July 26, 2007July 18, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I took Tee out for lunch today as I'd forgotten to prepare her lunch last night. Soon, I might forget she exists at the rate my brain is going. At the restaurant, which was packed like a Guatemala prison, we finally settled after a huge negotiation about which.......click to learn what next.

A typical Saturday morning for the Lees

Posted on May 19, 2007September 13, 2019 by Mamapumpkin

I knocked off at 5am this morning. Woke at 9am. It's like being back in Architecture School . Brought T1 to a "pink-pink" themed birthday party at Caterpillar. I love parties like these - short and sweet, because really....how much excitement and sugar can 2-3 year olds take?.......click to learn what next.