Trying to keep Tee occupied

Posted on November 11, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

So I can do my work, of course.......*grin* I crack my head everyday thinking up new ideas on how to entertain Tee just so I can have a few minutes on the computer but really, the more I try, the more she wants to chat with me. I.......click to learn what next.

I am not the most organised person these days

Posted on November 11, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Firstly, I would like to apologise to all of you who have tagged me whose tags I haven't completed yet. To be honest, there have been so many that I have lost track! So I decided that I have to start a blog diary - yes, can you.......click to learn what next.

The Hubs is a pro at……

Posted on November 11, 2007April 30, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Credit card transfers! Yup. There was a time when we were down and out after using up all my savings to support our properties, which we couldn't sell, had high monthly payments AND only one income source, he was forced to play musical credit cards. So much so.......click to learn what next.

Our lunch today

Posted on November 11, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

The Hubs cooked whilst I was busy sorting blog administration problems. Tee had cod fish porridge with minced spinach, carrots and white radish, no salt. She finished 3 metric cups of it. For lunch! She'd already had a jam sandwich and Milo for breakfast, you'd have thought we.......click to learn what next.

My grouses with tissues

Posted on November 11, 2007November 11, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Not human tissues. Kleenex! Or whatever brand you buy...... It's an ongoing relationship that started as a baby. Tissues and I. Unfortunately, their first meeting with me was through my bum when someone first used that poor tissue on my soft, icky bottom. Soon after, they met my.......click to learn what next.

Tee and her Tok-tok

Posted on November 9, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

This is Tok-tok taking Tee for a ride in a parking lot. The pest insisted on sitting in front at the passenger seat (she never gets to do that with us) because she said it was a big car and very safe. Uhuh.....I was mad that he obliged........click to learn what next.

The rainbow pig that Tee painted

Posted on November 9, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

This porcelain piggy bank came in a pretty box the size of about eight by four inches and we bought it for Tee thinking, good, this ought to shut her up for awhile....... The blasted pig was the size of my PALM (three by two inches)!!! We sure.......click to learn what next.

Have you ever played RISK?

Posted on November 9, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Before I got married, RISK was a favourite game which my crazy friends and I would play all night till 5am in the mornings during the holidays. We'd carry the RISK board anywhere and everywhere to play, even at the Mamak stalls! Later, I introduced the game to.......click to learn what next.

Tee’s First Acts of Balancing

Posted on November 9, 2007November 9, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

"Would you like to buy me a pair of woller skates? You can get them from ELC at Bangsar Village. I weally, WEALLY like them!!!" "For now, I'll settle for my pink scooter...." "I do love my pink scooter. But not as much as I'll love that pair.......click to learn what next.

Tee off to Disney Magic tomorrow

Posted on November 9, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

It is 11pm and the little pumpkin is STILL not in bed. She crashed at 3pm today and woke only at 7pm - totally out of schedule. Tomorrow we need to be up by 8am, breakfast by 9.30 and out the door by 9.45am. I need to pack.......click to learn what next.

A very belated Selamat Hari Raya to all Muslims…

Posted on November 9, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

These are the Raya photos that I managed to salvage off my handphone. It's a pity I didn't bring my camera to school that day. The children not only got to learn about all the Malay costumes again, they got to eat Raya cookies and made ketupat! It.......click to learn what next.

I am really pissed with someone!

Posted on November 8, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

It is already really hard for new bloggers to make a little bit of income so imagine my fury when after reserving several good opportunities with a certain blog agent, the reservation just went pffft!! into thin air. I clearly typed in the verification codes yet it appeared.......click to learn what next.

The toddler with expensive taste

Posted on November 8, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Tee, from birth, had an eye for luxury. From the toys she liked to the food she spat out, we knew this girl was going to be high maintenance. And we were not wrong. Just yesterday, Tee told me that she only wants to eat cod fish everyday........click to learn what next.

A resource for all Moms

Posted on November 8, 2007November 8, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

When I first became a Mom, I only had a handful of books to guide me. I didn't have the world wide web, no support group and I certainly didn't know any pregnant Moms till I was no longer pregnant. I can see how things would have been.......click to learn what next.

I am a busy Mom

Posted on November 8, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

I'm 200% sure that 90% of Moms are too. Except for the uninvolved ones. Those who leave everything and I mean, EVERYTHING, to somebody else. Anyway, my point is, I am so busy to the point where sometimes, I just don't answer my phone. I could be out.......click to learn what next.

Tee, the carbon copy of her father

Posted on November 8, 2007November 8, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Now anyone who knows Tee's father will know that this little girl up here is definitely the product of His Royal Highness, Daddy of Tee. She is infinite proof that I did not sleep with anyone else. She has his good looks but my rotting good brains. How.......click to learn what next.

Pulling myself away from blogging

Posted on November 8, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

It's HARD! I have books to finish (you know, the one that's been in my handbag for yonks! And then another two waiting to start......), magazines to browse (I don't even have time for magazines, can you believe it?), a child to care for........ Then, last week I.......click to learn what next.

A big thank you

Posted on November 8, 2007November 8, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Dear Readers, I want to thank you, each and everyone of you, for coming back each time, even if it isn't everyday, nor every week, but the fact that you even think to come back, touches me in varying degrees. I don't know who you all are but.......click to learn what next.

Insincerity

Posted on November 8, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Do you know of people who in front of you give you the impression that you are their best friends, to the point of being family, when in reality couldn't care less about you or even think ill of you. I know some. There is a fine line.......click to learn what next.

Asking for things

Posted on November 8, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

She's a brat, I'm telling you. At lunch out today, she noticed that the little girl at the next table was using some chopsticks. So despite having chicken and chips to eat, she insists on having chopsticks but she doesn't ask for them how you and I would........click to learn what next.

I saw! And I liked!

Posted on November 8, 2007November 8, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Louis Vuitton handbags I'm talking about.....Mmmm......I have the Trocadero 27 and the Pochette Accesoires and two epi leather bags but is that enough for a lady? Of course not! Okay, okay...just get me the Neverfull GM and a colourful Pochette Accesoires and I'll be quiet for a month........click to learn what next.

Deepavali at Tee’s school

Posted on November 8, 2007November 8, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

For every celebration, especially the local ones, Tee's school goes out in a big way to teach the children theoretically and experientally, the meaning and significance of each festival. For Deepavali, the whole school was decked in Saris and Punjabi Suits and parents are welcomed to join in.......click to learn what next.

Longest surviving fish

Posted on November 8, 2007November 14, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Have I told you about our new pets? Well, Tee's new pets that is. Since the birthday party she attended where she got to bring home two fish, she now has four fishes. She feeds them everyday and loves watching them swim. We had to go out to.......click to learn what next.

The printers I have at home

Posted on November 8, 2007April 30, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I have THREE. Yes THREE colour printers at home! Because the Hubs keeps getting them FREE of charge! Being such a technology buff, NOT! I don't have the first clue on how to use any of them let alone know which ink cartridge to install or purchase. For.......click to learn what next.

Tee’s delight when holding her boyfriend’s hand

Posted on November 7, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Need I say more? I'm sorry I can't put his picture up as I haven't applied for valid permission. He is damn cute though. Hee, hee.......and his name is Joshua. *smile* Also, I would post more pics of Tee and her boyfriend but.......too lazy lah.

Loud thunderstorm wakes baby up

Posted on November 7, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

With a whole night planned for writing, the loud noises of thunder and lightning, not to mention howling winds and downpour of rain..........spoils the plan. Little Tee wakes up and wants her Mommy!!! Would she settle for Daddy? No! Would she settle for her cow? No! What about.......click to learn what next.

Accesorize your home with….

Posted on November 7, 2007April 30, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

....these curtain rods!!!!!!! As an architect, I've always loved wrought iron as a material and specify it whenever I get a chance. On front door grills, main outdoor gates, balustrades, fences, furniture and certainly curtain rods. Aren't they beautiful??? Apart from glorify your home with soft luxurious fabric,.......click to learn what next.

White hair! I have white hair!

Posted on November 7, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

I've always been known to posess a youthful, friendly face but as of yesterday, that old nut called AGE finally hit me on the head. Ouch! It's bloody painful! After years of pacifying my own mother for her sparsely strands of white hair which she makes me pluck.......click to learn what next.

Tee still likes baby food

Posted on November 7, 2007November 14, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Yup. My girl still LOVES her baby food, the type when she used to have when she was six months old. Like pureed fruit or pureed vegetables. This evening she told me that she wanted to eat soft potatoes. Mashed potatoes? No........potato soup. Huh? So I boiled a.......click to learn what next.

Greatest scare of my life!

Posted on November 7, 2007November 7, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Tuesday 8pm -Tee choked on a fish bone whilst eating rice with tofu and silver pomfret. Note to moms: as much and as carefully you think you've removed the bones from your toddler's dish, check, check and check again!!! With your fingers and toes, mouth, nose, ears, elbows..............click to learn what next.