If you had five kids……

Posted on October 6, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

.....you definitely want to look into Maytag Refrigerators. It is a heavy duty, durable fridge that will withstand frequent open and close fridge door fun, keep the family food fresh since you're going to have lots of it and lots of time saving gadgets. Like, who has time.......click to learn what next.

How I got a Kadazan aunt

Posted on October 6, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

My grandparents have seven children but one fine day, my grandfather, who travelled to East Malaysia became a little naughty. The urge to have sex was uncontrollable as my grandmother was too busy taking care of the household, the children, her job etc. No excuse. Do you want.......click to learn what next.

It’s not what you know, it’s WHO you know!

Posted on October 6, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Haha.....that certainly applies in Malaysia. When I was working in the corporate world, I met up to 20 different clients in a day at my office. Some days were quiet of course, and I'd actually get a chance to catch up on a back log of work. Knowing.......click to learn what next.

You do not need a University or College Degree to succeed

Posted on October 6, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Really. If you were confident enough, you'd know that. I had the good fortune of attending University after fighting really hard for scholarship and sponsorship. I told my Dad that if he wasn't willing to part with his money to send me, I'd become a prostitute and support.......click to learn what next.

I will be working all weekend *gulp*

Posted on October 6, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Yup. I not only have lots of blogging to do within tight time-frames (since I am so slow......), I am also helping a friend design her new baby retail outlet that will be located at the new neighbourhood mall (The Waterfront) at Desa Park City. Between yesterday and.......click to learn what next.

Tee got kicked in the nose today

Posted on October 5, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

At the right bridge. It was swollen from her bridge to her right nostril. She cried like hell apparently and teacher rubbed ice onto it. I wish I'd been there to skin the little turd who kicked her. I'm not quite sure what to do. Should I take.......click to learn what next.

My dream wedding that didn’t materialise

Posted on October 5, 2007October 5, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Don't look so sad. I may not have had my beach front wedding then but there is still time to renew my wedding vows once I start looking good in a bikini. Booyah! As soon as I saw that image of Cindy Crawford's wedding to Rande Gerber at.......click to learn what next.

The multi-cultural facets of my large extended family

Posted on October 5, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Within my family, there is Portuguese, Chinese, Indian, Malay, Kadazan, Japanese, Dutch (hello Francois *waving*), English and Indonesian (if you count my mother's maid). :-) The definite advantage of having such a diverse coming together of races is surely the authentic home-cooked food that we all get to.......click to learn what next.

True love from a Japanese housewife

Posted on October 5, 2007October 5, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Have you ever heard someone say that he needed a Japanese wife? Usually targetted at the male species of the chauvinistic type, Japanese wives are ideal for pig-headed men who cannot stand to lose to any woman. Japanese housewives have a reputation of being subservient and all-serving. They.......click to learn what next.

Don’t sing! Don’t sing! I know the lywics to this song!

Posted on October 5, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

For the longest time since conception, the only songs Tee knew were nursery rhymes and Whitney Houston's Greatest Love of All. Then, I hardly knew any nursery rhymes myself short of the common tunes like Baa Baa Black Sheep and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star but hey, I can.......click to learn what next.

The art of sharing and giving without expectation

Posted on October 5, 2007October 5, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

How often are we faced with decisions in life that make us think twice or thrice or for a very long time for that matter, before parting with something that matters to us? Be it knowledge, information, material goods or matters of the heart; we all make decisions.......click to learn what next.

How to have a whole hour of blogtime

Posted on October 3, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

If you have a three year old. Invest in a bottle of liquid soap. Get a whisk and some containers, cups plus a coliander. Prepare a bath of warm water bordering on slightly hot. One naked toddler. Throw everything into the bath-tub and show your toddler how to.......click to learn what next.

When my daughter leaves me dumbfounded

Posted on October 3, 2007October 3, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

One of the rare songs Tee loves that doesn't fall under the nursery rhyme category is Karma Chameleon. The girl has good taste. She goes around humming, red gold and gween.....red gold and gween.....kamakamakamakamakama chameleon......you come and go....you come and go....kamakamakamakamakama chameleon....... After listening to it enjoyingly in.......click to learn what next.

Cleaning 1800 square feet of flooring in under two hours

Posted on October 3, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

That's what I did this morning. I don't usually do housework. It's a lifelong allergy. But this morning, Tee had a dribbling nose so we stayed home to have a lesson in housework instead. How fun, eh? Twelve years old. Nine more years. That's when she gets to.......click to learn what next.

Ring-ring! Hello? Hey…..! Where are you?

Posted on October 2, 2007October 2, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

How many of you are guilty of calling someone up on the mobile, then asking them where they are instead of how they were? I certainly am. It must be that my life is so boring that I crave to know what the rest of the world is.......click to learn what next.

101 Dalmations Party

Posted on October 2, 2007October 6, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Last week Tee attended a themed party and insisted on dressing up as a Dalmation. I told her that it was impossible to find a Dalmation costume in Malaysia but she insisted she went as a Dalmation! Her logic was that if the theme was 101 Dalmations, then.......click to learn what next.

Tis’ October and I am pissed off

Posted on September 30, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

It is 2.15am. I am trying to upload a new Header. Why is it not showing!?!

Spanish Senorita attends her first hoity-toity event

Posted on September 30, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Without a Nanny, I usually decline all forms of invitations to these type of events. But last week, I had to show face because I was 'supposedly' part of the organising committee, a useless non-contributor. It was the least I could do. To attend. And I had to.......click to learn what next.

Another reason why I don’t have a maid

Posted on September 30, 2007September 30, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

When we were in Australia, this maid complained that hoovering was too difficult. Especially with a hoover that keeps getting tangled in her little legs, was noisy and heavy. So her Nana got the little princess a new cordless hoover. See what happens when you give an inch.......click to learn what next.

Snippets from my little imp

Posted on September 30, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

The Hubs has a knack for losing things whenever we are out as a family. Temporarily. He loses things because he has the weekend duty of entertaining the little one. Anyone who would dare take on the challenge of being responsible for my little imp would never volunteer.......click to learn what next.

Disk cleanup and Disk defragmentation

Posted on September 28, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

When was the last time you did the above? Please try it and let me know if my blog is still turtle humping at your end. If you do not know how, Go to START / All Programs / Accessories / System Tools / Disk Cleanup This will.......click to learn what next.

Road rage and naked child public punishment

Posted on September 27, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

The latter will scare and infuriate you to no end. These are true stories happening right here in Kuala Lumpur. We'll start with the lesser of evil. Kampung Pandan roundabout Whilst driving today, I witnessed a road bully. Malay male on a motorbike stopped 90 degrees in front.......click to learn what next.

The important things in a 3 year old’s life

Posted on September 26, 2007September 27, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

From pretty fair maiden..... To the party breakdancer. The monkey really IS your real Mummy, Tee.... You call this a sword? It's Pink! Being twirled like Thumbelina. Volunteering as the Magician's Aid. The Monkey Puzzle cake by Mamamin, adapted from Tee's favourite book. The cake had all the.......click to learn what next.

My daughter is possessed….

Posted on September 25, 2007September 25, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Let's hope it lasts. Today was an unusually loaded day for us. Tee danced at school, pooed at her Nana's, visited the Queen, then skipped to her Great-Grandmother's for her first lantern stroll. Our normal days go like this - school, then home. School, then home. School, then.......click to learn what next.

Technology’s pulling at my leg!

Posted on September 25, 2007September 25, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

You know, the thing about technology, is that it's supposed to be the tool that frees us Moms from the grinds of Motherhood. Dishwashers (for removing stubborn stains) - tick. Dryers (for drying children) - tick. Idiot Box (for babysitting) - tick. Wheels (for transporting children to the.......click to learn what next.

What’s pojestwone, Mummy? It’s Progesterone

Posted on September 24, 2007September 24, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

All of you must think I'm bonkers for discussing hormones with my three year old but those of you who have been following this blog since she was a lot younger will know that Tee, is one of a kind. She demanded to know about periods long before.......click to learn what next.

Monday scurries and weekend curries

Posted on September 24, 2007September 24, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Last night, I informed Tee that Daddy was finally returning tomorrow. She has been really good this time round about Daddy being abroad with the last trip seeing her wail every single night for the father figure who showers her with kisses and all things nice. This trip.......click to learn what next.

In the car today

Posted on September 22, 2007September 22, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

"Mummy, I want to go dating." After numerous trials of explanation that she just could NOT date her Uncle nor her Daddy nor anyone who was remotely related to her, in which she failed to understand completely.....she changed the subject. "When I grow up I want to open.......click to learn what next.

Did I make it to KLIA?

Posted on September 21, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Thank you to all of you who took time to comment. By this morning, the Hubs still hadn't responded to my text message asking him if I should risk going to the airport alone with Tee. My dearest brother, with all good intentions, was only able to get.......click to learn what next.

I need to design a child rack!

Posted on September 20, 2007September 21, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Whenever we visit my mom every Friday, it's Tee's ticket to freedom. She gets all the candy in the world, is protected from disciplinary warnings and spits at the Thinking Corner. The girl has a SERIOUS field day. Today was no different. Whilst at her Nana's house, Tee.......click to learn what next.