Tiredness in toddlers

Posted on December 6, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

This post by Shireen reminded me of Tee's unexpected collapse. I must say I am more aware now of recognising the glaze in her eyes and do the hourly calculation of whether she should be tired or not. *grin*

Tee meeting her Uncle for the fourth time in her entire life

Posted on December 6, 2007December 6, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

My brother from Melbourne (aka the Durian) flew home early this morning so being the loyal family members, Tee and I rushed excitedly over to my Mom's place to welcome him home. But the bugger had gone to sleep after he arrived before the sun had risen. Tee.......click to learn what next.

Entertaining a toddler for 8 hours straight

Posted on December 6, 2007December 6, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

That is from 9am till 5pm. Take your toddler to the KLCC park at 9am in the morning when it's not too hot and before the crowd sets in. Rub sunblock on her or allow her to do it herself - more fun! Then let her loose and.......click to learn what next.

In making decisions about my three year old daughter

Posted on December 6, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

I asked the Hubs this morning, "Would you allow Tee to stay with her boyfriend when she is 30 years old?" "When she is 30, she can do whatever she wants!" "What about when she is 21 years old?" "NO." "If she was 25?" "I'll think about it.......click to learn what next.

My ancient phone, Sony Ericsson K610i

Posted on December 5, 2007October 8, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

I've only had my phone for less than a year but it is already close to being obsolete. That's how fast technology moves, faster than an eye blink. There are many reasons why I like my phone; the fact that it has a sophisticated camera for those candid.......click to learn what next.

The man who contributed to making Tee, my cheeky monkey.

Posted on December 5, 2007December 5, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Apart from those of you who have met my dearest beloved husband: Some of you have requested to see the Hubs since I have told you that Tee gets her looks from the Hubs and her brains from me (ahem), I have been spending all this time trying.......click to learn what next.

On caning children, should you? Shouldn’t you? – Sparing the rod with your children

Posted on December 5, 2007December 5, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Jo-N, MyLovelyMummy and BabyShern's Mommy has tagged me on this subject and I have also been meaning to speak my mind about it after reading about it ages ago at Colin's. The very sensitive subject of caning your children. In this instance, I will also refer the term.......click to learn what next.

Join Dove to raise self esteem

Posted on December 5, 2007December 5, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

When I first saw posters of beautiful women at the back of some public washroom doors several months back, I was relieved that someone was finally doing something about it. 'It' being the start of putting an end to commercial messages using toothpick bodies as talents as opposed.......click to learn what next.

The really scary prayer

Posted on December 4, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Dear God, Thank you for my Mommy to have a nose so she can dig her nose. Thank you for my Mommy's mouth so she can eat her booger *bursts into hysterical laughter until I remind her that she is supposed to be praying*. Thank you for Nana.......click to learn what next.

The fabulously rich city of Dubai

Posted on December 3, 2007December 3, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

That applies to the people of Dubai, the culture and all the things to see and do!!! From camel rides to sunset cruises, breathtaking views from high places to ornately designed interiors; you can be assured that Dubai will never leave you bored. Then there's fresh Middle Eastern.......click to learn what next.

I made an enemy today

Posted on December 3, 2007December 3, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Of all my years on planet Earth, I've been pretty easy going and usually find good in situations or people. The only two people I ever came remotely close to disliking with an intensity were two boys in high school. One guy (I really was going to name.......click to learn what next.

Foolish young employee strapped for cash

Posted on December 3, 2007December 3, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

When I first came back from the UK, I was earning a meagre salary of RM1,600. Within 6 months, I'd fought my way up to RM2,500. After a year, I switched jobs and earned RM3,500. Being a young, foolish girl of the world earning my own dough, I.......click to learn what next.

Toddlers making lifetime friends

Posted on December 2, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Tee attended a birthday party today and met these two little friends (shown below) for the very first time. They hit it off well and played together without a care in the world. Such innocence. I have always regretted my losing touch with all the friends I met.......click to learn what next.

I’m standing still; naked

Posted on December 1, 2007December 2, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

For the longest time, I've been wanting to know how to install those little reader faces on my site just so I can justify to myself that nobody really reads the crap that comes out of my head. So I can ramble on with my head in the.......click to learn what next.

Flight MH 1397 KB-KL with a three year old

Posted on December 1, 2007December 1, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Is the plane here yet, Mama? What's the name of the plane? Is that the car wunway (runway)? How come we have to wun (run) to the door? Can I hold my ticket? How come they have a ramp here? Can I go there? How come I cannot.......click to learn what next.

And another toddler prayer to God

Posted on November 30, 2007December 1, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Dear God, Thank you for my Mommy's computer so she can do her work. Thank you for Mommy to have fingers so she can type. Mmmm......thank you for the paddling pool in the cupboard so I can go swimming tomorrow. And thank you for the computer so Mommy.......click to learn what next.

Manipulating the grandparents

Posted on November 30, 2007December 17, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx After this incident, Tee has realised just how far she can get with her Kong-Kong and Amah as and when she likes. The very next morning, she woke extra early, even before the cockerels crowed and flew downstairs to ask her Kong-Kong a question. To which his.......click to learn what next.

Catching Puss in Boots

Posted on November 29, 2007November 29, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

More adventures from Kong-Kong's garden: Have you all heard the story of Puss in Boots? One early morning, Amah trudges into the kitchen grumbling about some pesky cat and the moment Tee hears the letters C.A.T., she drops breakfast and is out in a dash to see the.......click to learn what next.

The case of the missing camera cable

Posted on November 29, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

It is now almost 2am and I am searching high and low for my camera cable so I can download the days photos. I CAN'T FIND IT!!! I spent a good 10 minutes searching this entire bedroom but still can't find it!!! I wonder if Tee has chewed.......click to learn what next.

I’ve created a monster!

Posted on November 29, 2007November 29, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

I'm not sure which part exactly I screwed up in nor where and when but somewhere along the last three years of Tee's life, there has been some accidental parenting going on. Accidental parenting was defined by the late Tracy Hoggs as whatever we do as parents unknowingly.......click to learn what next.

Little girl, little girl….where are you going?

Posted on November 29, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

This was Tee's THIRD activity for the evening. AFTER golf. AFTER starfruit picking. We do a LOT in one evening, don't we? Why do you think Mommy is beat up all the time??? She carries her pail and spade carefully from the back of the house..... Then walks.......click to learn what next.

Some of the perks in Kota Bharu

Posted on November 29, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

As much as I am counting the days to coming home to KL, I must say that living here with the in-laws does have some perks (well, apart from the given that I do not need to cook nor clean everyday, hehe.....) like this. Moreover, I am booked.......click to learn what next.

Holiday tip

Posted on November 28, 2007April 30, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Whenever you're about to plan a holiday, be sure to make your Hotel Reservations way in advance (a month would be great) and if you're looking for a one stop site to search for competitive rates and accommodation of all sorts, from a plush resort to a two.......click to learn what next.

The starfruit helper

Posted on November 28, 2007February 9, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx After she got bored with golf (yeah!!! after all that effort!!! what did you expect?), she decided that she wanted to help Amah pluck starfruits from the starfruit tree in the garden. Amah has two flourishing starfruit trees that give her many, many starfruits every year which.......click to learn what next.

Tee’s Hole in One

Posted on November 28, 2007November 28, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

"Yo, I got a hole-in-one Mama!!" says my lil' TIGER WOODS. This is the story. See this garden below? Don't you think it's a beautiful garden? Especially for a toddler to run around in? She can ride a bicycle, play football, run back and forth catching butterflies, cut.......click to learn what next.

I say a little prayer for you….

Posted on November 28, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Tee's prayer tonight: Dear God, Thank you for giving my Mommy a nose so we can rub our nose together. Thank you for my Mommy's boobies so she could give me milk when I was a baby. Thank you for all the fun games so I can play.......click to learn what next.

Tee was telling someone today….

Posted on November 28, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

With pride, "MY Daddy has a poo-poo book but YOUR Daddy doesn't have a poo-poo book. My Daddy has a lot of poo-poo so he sits vewy long and pu......sh his poo-poo out. YOUR Daddy got no big poo-poo. Only MY Daddy got big poo-poo. Yah, that's why.......click to learn what next.

What I cannot stand about Kota Bharu

Posted on November 28, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

The heat. The absolute heat. Because Kota Bharu is situated near the coastline, the heat even within the city is amazingly HOT. Moreover, there are no tall buildings here to provide any shade so all homes are exposed to the direct sunlight, the beach type. It is so.......click to learn what next.

The man she twists around her little fingers, all ten of them!

Posted on November 27, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Tee and her Kong-Kong fooling around. Tee is his only grandchild. First time on the lawnmower (it was off). What is it with grandparents? The child just needs to ask and she shall recieve.........It makes it impossible to discipline a child in this kind of environment. So you.......click to learn what next.

In a strange twist of events…..

Posted on November 27, 2007November 27, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Last night, Tee decided suddenly that she really missed her Daddy who is an hour plane ride away. She really, REALLY missed him and started bawling and crying and sobbing and tearing and choking and coughing and wailing..........and looked like she'd just lost both hands and both legs.......click to learn what next.