Some days are sane, some days are not

Posted on May 12, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Today was a sane day. I could live with days like that. There have been moments where I've told the Hubs, "I can't do this anymore. I'm not cut out for this. Help me....I need an outlet. Let me get back to work. Something. Anything!" Yes. I've been.......click to learn what next.

Caught in the act

Posted on May 11, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

This is Tee's class on a Friday. They usually have uniform but this week is book week and they were asked to come in their favourite book characters. Tee was out partying the night before hence the yawn....can you see??? Hang on! Wait! What's she doing now? Oh.......click to learn what next.

My little mermaid….

Posted on May 11, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Tee doing her best mermaid pose under duress... And then came the protests..."Are we done yet?!!"

Sharing toys – Don’t Undermine Your Kid

Posted on May 11, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

What do you do when your kid snatches a toy away from another kid or vice versa? For the longest time, I've made Tee give in. Give in to anything. Just because it is the simple solution. If she takes a toy away from another, I make her.......click to learn what next.

Depression – A Mommy’s Burnout

Posted on May 9, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

You know you have it when you don't feel like lifting a finger to do anything. I mean..... ANYTHING. I have tons to do. A house to sell. A house to rent. A proposal to pitch. Some articles to write. A house to clean. Some furniture to design........click to learn what next.

My Little Miss Bossy Boots!

Posted on May 7, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Tee invited a school friend round today. The girl had been asking Tee for the last few days if she could come over so we finally invited her. She came with her Mommy and her elder 5 year old sister. The girls had a blast playing really hard.......click to learn what next.

One Pet Peeve of mine

Posted on May 7, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

For as long as I can remember, I simply CANNOT stand it if somebody comes over my shoulder to read the newspaper that I'm reading; or grazes my arm to peer into the magazine as I turn the pages, or watches my pen move as I write or.......click to learn what next.

Advanced toddler speech

Posted on May 6, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

I took Tee for her Hepatitis A jab yesterday and her Paeditrician was really impressed at her level of speech. She is forming grammatically correct sentences of 7-10 words and he was just like "WOW!!!" I wasn't sure how to feel. Pride would be the most natural thing.......click to learn what next.

The view outside my Lanai

Posted on May 6, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

This is my Lanai - the covered indoor balcony that looks out into lush greenery, the reason we bought this place. We used to have lots of parties here sans baby. It is very cool being next to the jungle and in the evenings, there is no need.......click to learn what next.

Tee’s Playground – part 1 of 3

Posted on May 6, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

This is Tee's play area - one of.....She is the luckiest girl on the block. Practially everything here has been given to her by her Nana or presents from Birthdays - just in case you were wondering what an over-indulgent Mom I am. I only buy her books........click to learn what next.

I should have been a Doctor

Posted on May 6, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

I always wanted to be a Doctor. I wanted to be a Doctor because I wanted to be in control of life. Medical life. As a young girl, I had several ailments - sinusitis, asthma, hemaphlegic migraines, stomach cramps, anaemia. I saw a lot of Doctors. Throughout my.......click to learn what next.

After watching Spiderman 3

Posted on May 6, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

I take back what I said about our DPM's wife. I really shouldn't judge or comment. I came to this after watching Spiderman who said "We have a choice, to be good or bad." I choose to be good. Although it's so much easier to be bad. MUAHAHAHAHAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!

Protective Mother

Posted on May 4, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

I got news today that there have been FOUR 'incidents' outside Tee's school in the last 2 months. House opposite was robbed at knifepoint, maid's bag outside school got snatched, mother in car waiting for kid with engine on got mugged, teacher's car got stolen. WTF! So the.......click to learn what next.

Is the grass really greener???

Posted on May 4, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

There are times when I tell myself enough is enough - I really want to live somewhere else. Times like today. I got news about a road accident I witnessed yesterday on my way to work. For some reason, God has given me the spy camera eye for.......click to learn what next.

Embarrassing moments of armpits and groins

Posted on April 22, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

I was told this was a true story of an Australian Mother. She has three kids under five and is busy as hell. One evening, she is just too bloody exhausted for her daily shower and sinks into bed without even brushing her teeth. After a great nights.......click to learn what next.

Nose cauterisation HURTS!!!

Posted on April 22, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

I just read that nose cauterisation actually hurts!!! The Doctor warned me of no such thing!!! Shall I cancel? Shall I? Shall I? 2 more days to decide.

Of Twisted Ankles and Nose Polyps’s

Posted on April 22, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Finally! After 5 weeks of off and on limping and spurts of sharp and dull pain on my poor abused twisted left ankle, the Hubs tonight found the exact spot where it appears to have twisted. He massaged my left foot for two hours with some special smelly.......click to learn what next.

Childhood Reminiscence

Posted on April 21, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

I love being a Mother. I listened to the Sound of Music every milli-second I was on the road today. It's funny how when I was a little girl, the movie didn't have such a big impact on me as other childhood movies did. I knew one song.......click to learn what next.

Protected: Protected: Entertaining the mind of a restless toddler with limited resources

Posted on April 20, 2007August 3, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

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Handphone relationships

Posted on April 17, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Our dependence on technology is astonishing. Twenty years ago, a handful of KL-lites had a mobile phone. You know those large black ATUR hand carry sets that double up as weapons? Today, everyone has a handphone. Six year old children, maids, the bus driver, market sellers, babies, dogs.....What.......click to learn what next.

MILK rejection in toddlers

Posted on April 17, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Little T has decided that she is now a big girl and no longer needs her milk. My mother and grandmother had always stressed from Day One that milk was very important for babies and children. They warned me not to take away the bottle as it formed.......click to learn what next.

Inconsiderate Bastard at RSGC

Posted on April 17, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

It was a scorching afternoon with a hungry toddler in the car. I followed at 5 kilometres per hour, a big guy (Jack Nicholson with an extra foot) pushing his golf cart to his car and parked mine twenty feet away from him with my indicator on. And.......click to learn what next.

A scene from LA Law

Posted on April 17, 2007October 20, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Bring it on, I say. I am currently in the process of taking legal action against a public relations company who tried pulling a fast one with me over a writing assignment. I never in my wildest dreams imagined that I'd be entangled in a legal suit ala.......click to learn what next.

Don’t pretend you didn’t see me?!

Posted on April 17, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

You know the feeling. That when you are out in public minding your own business, doing your own thing, when suddenly you catch a glimpse of somebody you know. And that same person's eyes dart away the moment your both eyes meet in a flash. Is that her?.......click to learn what next.

SHAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaarRK !!!

Posted on April 17, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

My Little Rapper in Daddy’s Office

Posted on April 16, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

My little rapper made a visit to Daddy's office the other nite and complained that his office was too messy with work in progress presentation boards and materials spread out all over the floor. "Ooooh....this is a messy awea. Where am I going to walk?!! Do you think.......click to learn what next.

We have the same new hobby, my daughter & I…

Posted on April 16, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Slithery Snakes

Posted on April 16, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

While putting on shoes for school today, T stuns her father. "Daddy, when you have more money can you please buy me a snake?" Shocked and at the same time drowned with killer curiousity as to what his precious daughter might want with a snake of all things,.......click to learn what next.

It’s April already???

Posted on April 15, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

T has settled really well at school after 7 days. I owe it to her teachers, all British and Australian graduates in Masters of Education and Child Psychology; all well travelled. I expected her to take a whole month to get used to the school thing since she.......click to learn what next.

Happy Birthday, Samantha!

Posted on April 2, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Happy Birthday, Sam. I received a really nice surprise today. What a coincidence too, on your birthday? Did you set it up? I hope you have a really happy sunshine filled birthday in your world. I miss you dearly, and needless to say, you will never be forgotten........click to learn what next.