What to do when you have a smart kid

Posted on April 13, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Contrary to what the Doctor said about keeping Tee challenged by learning a new language yet keeping her within her same age group, we have decided against it. We really don't want to send her to a Chinese School. I have always been the youngest amongst my peers.......click to learn what next.

Always hungry!!!

Posted on April 13, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Having gestational diabetes is no fun. At almost 6 months, I am always hungry. I have told the Hubs, no point asking me if I'm hungry yet as the answer is always yes! The worst part is that it is so difficult to find something to eat at.......click to learn what next.

Visit to the pediatrician

Posted on April 12, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

The Doctor struck up conversation with Tee after not having seen her for quite awhile so he wanted to check on her physically and mentally. He also questioned us about how she has been fairing at school and we told him that she was in a class with.......click to learn what next.

Professional jabber

Posted on April 12, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Tee, my little trooper, was 6 months overdue for her MMR jab so off we trotted to the pediatrician last Saturday. We had to wait 2 entire hours!!! Anyway, she was SO brave but I must say the Doctor who jabbed her had loads of experience. He just.......click to learn what next.

Pregnancy tirednesssssssssss………..

Posted on April 12, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I have been extremely tired since last Thursday, the day of my first pregnancy yoga class. I still have not recuperated after having an afternoon nap everyday since then for 2 hours. What the hell is going on? At this rate, I can hardly cook dinner!!! Tomorrow will.......click to learn what next.

Happy Easter!

Posted on April 12, 2009April 12, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

You may or may not know it but Easter is the most significant celebration in the Christian calendar! We brought Tee to an Easter party this morning although naughty Mommy hadn't registered her earlier for it, banking on last minute luck. Thankfully, we had it and God was.......click to learn what next.

No Louis Vuitton this week

Posted on April 11, 2009April 11, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Friday morning, the day I'm supposed to bathe in joy with a new piece of luxury, comes crashing down when the Hubs say that we shouldn't go near KLCC that day because they are hosting the PC Fair and it is going to be super crowded. Talk about.......click to learn what next.

The Naked Chef

Posted on April 10, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

One day whilst I was preparing Tee's bath, she ran up to me excitedly stark naked except for the chef's hat that I'd gotten from Lafite and said, "Look Mom! I'm the naked chef!!!" If only she knew that there really was a naked chef that existed in.......click to learn what next.

Remembering school days

Posted on April 10, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I'm sure other Moms experience this problem too, remembering school days and which day is for what. Tee has swimming every Thursday, which means that we have to send her swimming gear in with a towel and a change of clothes. On Fridays, she has to wear her.......click to learn what next.

Louis Vuitton visit

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

My Mom wants to go to LV tomorrow to make a complaint. We are going with her just because Friday is our day together. This is very, very dangerous. The Hubs has ordered me to leave all credit cards at home. I have always liked the Neverfull bag........click to learn what next.

Playroom at K-Residence

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

This is the playroom at the apartments at Avenue K developed by Duta Yap of the Olympia Group. Prices for an apartment there is currently going for more than a thousand ringgit per square feet. At first I was quite excited about it since it was designed by.......click to learn what next.

The love of my life

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

This is me and my beloved daughter, Tee. We are the best of friends. My daughter and I, are also so alike in so many ways. We are both very positive people, bubbly and happy and know how to see the lighter side of things. She is also.......click to learn what next.

Our future penthouse

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

For the last 3 days, I have been very busy planning the layout of our future home. It is the most fun thing to do in the world. So many decisions to make......do we have sunken sinks or protruding sinks or half embedded sinks or stand alone sinks.......click to learn what next.

Daddies and their darling daughters

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Despite the fact that Daddy is really strict with Tee, she still loves him to absolute bits. They have this strange love-hate relationship because they are so alike in so many ways. For one, they are both grumpy. I am NEVER grumpy unless I am super duper tired.......click to learn what next.

Tee’s prayer to God last night

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I have been meaning to start Tee at Sunday School soon so I called the Church up yesterday and told them that actually, she hasn't yet been baptised and the reason is because we haven't found her some Catholic godparents. So I'm not sure if they'll accept her.......click to learn what next.

My morning surprise

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

You know, I am such a lucky girl. Truly. I seriously think I must have done something right in my past life. This is good and bad. Good because I get great benefits from doing nothing. I sit back and all this goodness just falls onto my lap........click to learn what next.

Preschooler who loves learning

Posted on April 7, 2009April 7, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

That would be Tee. Instead of playing with any of her million toys (we have more toys than any kindergarten!!!), she has asked to do her workbooks. Again. All the Moms out there think I'm this super crazy Mom who feeds her daughter with tons of work and.......click to learn what next.

What’s in the oven for dinner tonight?

Posted on April 7, 2009April 7, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Chicken marinated in salt and pepper, rosemary, Italian seasoning, and fresh lemon juice; baked together with cauliflower, potatoes with skin, onions and the squeezed out lemon. Sorry, I couldn't take a picture of the finished product because Tee was super hungry!!!

Tee’s fun playgroup

Posted on April 7, 2009April 7, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Although it isn't the school holidays, Tee was invited to a playgroup today together with her boyfriend to an old friend's house, which has a basement parking lot and land enough to fill two football fields, and this isn't including the existing mansion already on the land! The.......click to learn what next.

Nesting men

Posted on April 7, 2009April 7, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Did you know that men nest as well when there is an impending baby on the cards? It's funny how you assume that because this is the second baby, it will be a teeny weeny bit less exciting than the first, but no. Apparently not. The Hubs, my.......click to learn what next.

Dinotrek at Petrosains with Tee

Posted on April 7, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Over the last school holidays, I took Tee to experience the above event at KLCC. The fee was RM6 for adults and free for kids below 5. It was no big deal for me as I was involved in the actual construction of Petrosains 10 years ago but.......click to learn what next.

4 year old with 5 tooth cavities

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

We discovered 3 brand new cavities last weekend when we visited the dentist. All on Tee's molars. She has cut down her sweets, candy and chocolate tremendously since her last visit to the dentist, but still drinks sugary drinks, which has now got to stop too. I asked.......click to learn what next.

Korean restaurant in Ampang

Posted on April 6, 2009April 6, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Located beside the Sayfol International School, near Hock Choon supermarket. It is one of our favourite Korean restaurants. You have the option of sitting on the floor or on proper chairs in a separate area. If like us, you can't agree on where to sit (ie. Tee and.......click to learn what next.

Samseng daughter

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

My little Tee........loves to look pretty and dress up like a pretty girl BUT........she has as much grace as a gun slinging cowboy. See how she removes her shoes? And then her socks? Oh well.....like mother, like daughter.......as my Mom would say.

Large pregnant body with fashionista daughter

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

The hubs could never be a photographer. This photo not only disproportions my large pregnant body making it look worse than it actually is, but it is also blur!!! Anyway, can you see how big my boobs are? They are size E, no kidding. I had to go.......click to learn what next.

Yamaha piano ordered

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

We finally decided on a piano. A reconditioned Yamaha U3 which is probably as old as I am but sounds really good. We'll see how long it stays good. It's costing a lot of money but we figured that if both Tee and I play it everyday, it.......click to learn what next.

Tips for a great pregnancy

Posted on March 31, 2009April 28, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

As of this week, I can officially announce that I am in the pink of health and feeling very, very good. Despite the diabetes which I even have under control now *pat my own back* Since I am so generous in nature, I'd like to share what I.......click to learn what next.

All in a day’s work – pregnancy woes

Posted on March 31, 2009April 6, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Actually, this happens to me whether or not I'm pregnant. It's a symptom of lack of brain activity. Yesterday, I woke up extra early to switch the crock pot on to boil some soup. 2 hours later, I went to check on it and the blasted pot was.......click to learn what next.

Dangerous Daisy Head Mayzie

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

For those of you who don't know Daisy Head Mayzie, she is a character in Tee's Dr Seuss book who literally grows a flower on the top of her head. Although Tee loves this book as she loves many others, I'll warn you as a parent in sharing.......click to learn what next.

Tee almost gave me a heart attack

Posted on March 30, 2009March 30, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

After not calling my in-laws for awhile, they finally called us today but I was busy cooking in the kitchen so I passed the phone to Tee. Of course, my MIL was thrilled to hear her grandaughter's voice and after the usual darling, precious, how are yous, she.......click to learn what next.