T2 and her relationship with Eric Carle

Posted on February 4, 2012January 30, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

We have practically every single Eric Carle book except this one - Papa, please get the Moon for me. Firstly, ever since T2 came into being, I'd hardly spent any time with her reading because I was so busy juggling 2 kids without a maid and everything else........click to learn what next.

Copenhagen Delights – Absolutely DELIGHTFUL!!!

Posted on December 12, 2011September 13, 2019 by Mamapumpkin

Remember the BRAND I was telling you about??? Well, I went for the preview and went absolutely POTTY!!! I was in love with EVERYTHING!!! And despite the fact that T1 couldn't come with me, she loves EVERYTHING that I bought for her!!! It is so HER STYLE, this.......click to learn what next.

Cute expressions from a toddler

Posted on December 11, 2011December 10, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

My T2 is relatively slow where it comes to speech development. She understands everything, she just has problems with pronunciations. But she has been progressing nevertheless, little by little, day by day, trying her levelled best to get her messages across with a lot of frustration. One day,.......click to learn what next.

New Stride Rite Shoes

Posted on December 7, 2011December 6, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Last weekend, we went out to visit Crocs for new Crocs but their sizings are really strange so both girls couldn't fit into the next size up yet their current sizes were too tight. We considered the fake ones but weren't sure where to get them from and.......click to learn what next.

Batman and Robin

Posted on November 25, 2011November 15, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Go Swimming..... My girls are born comedians. It's a good thing. They make us laugh every single day. Cry too sometimes, but more laughing than crying. Phew.  

The Youngest Rock Climber at Camp 5

Posted on November 14, 2011November 12, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

We love going rock-climbing at Camp 5 but because it isn't exactly a cheap hobby, we go only a few times a year. Even T2 loves the space though! So much space and there is a baby boulder that she can attempt. I think we'll hold T1's next.......click to learn what next.

Conversation with a toddler

Posted on November 9, 2011November 7, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Over the October weekend, my in-laws were in town so I took the liberty to dump T2 with them for the first time ever so I could go to the Doctor and whaddya know? She was fine! She looked for Mama of course when she woke up but.......click to learn what next.

The Sister Duet

Posted on November 8, 2011November 7, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

More than 6 months ago, the girls started performing their sister acts together singing all kinds of songs from nursery rhymes to the latest chart hits off the radio, but now that T1 is 2 years old, she has started picking up the lyrics and knows how to.......click to learn what next.

Toddler Sleep Allergies

Posted on October 25, 2011October 25, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

My baby T2 is allergic to sleep. Have you ever heard of toddler sleep allergies? Well, darling T2, she is allergic to sleep. It is a rare condition and unfortunately, we happen to be one allergic family. When you try putting her to sleep, she turns into a.......click to learn what next.

T2 and her pet lion

Posted on October 11, 2011October 11, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

She wanted a real lion as a pet. I said no. She settled for the one in stone instead.......pats it every day. Feeds it tissue bits and even rides it sometimes. My girl is growing.......

My crazy kids……

Posted on October 2, 2011September 28, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

We used to have this Danish designer cot that neither of the girls ever slept in but they did use it to PLAY. They'd play all sorts of nonsense in it and now that we've sold it off, I've had to improvise nooks and crannies for them to.......click to learn what next.

The Biting Baby

Posted on October 1, 2011September 28, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

When I was a kid, I used to bite my brother. I used to follow him around whenever my parents weren't looking and attacked in a flash. Needless to say, my brother is terrorised for life. I guess it's genetic because T2 has a knack for biting. But.......click to learn what next.

How to wean your baby from the breast

Posted on August 22, 2011August 21, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

AHAHHHH!!!! You never thought I'd get there, did you??? T2 will not be breastfed till she's in Form 5, rest be assured. She's now well on her way to being fully weaned. It started like this. In March this year, I took a trip AWAY from the baby.......click to learn what next.

My poor baby T2

Posted on August 4, 2011August 4, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

The little imp has just turned two but ever since I started working, she's been acting up and crying a LOT. She cries because she's constipated, she cries because she doesn't get her way, she cries because she wants the boob, oh man.......she is just one perpetual crying.......click to learn what next.

Happy Birthday, Monyet!!!

Posted on July 31, 2011July 31, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Has it been 3 years since my relationship with this baby monkey began??? Time is rocketing on!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, T2!!!! Monyet is her nickname at home because she really is a monyet. Where do I start? My precious little T2 is 2 years old today and as far.......click to learn what next.

Sister Support

Posted on July 27, 2011July 26, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Life has been very stressful here at Chez Mamapumpkin, and when Mama is stressed, everyone is stressed. Thus the saying in The Transformers 3 is true - HAPPY WIFE, HAPPY LIFE. Remember that, gentlemen. My girls will cry for whatever reason, when they don't get their way or.......click to learn what next.

The makings of a crook

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Me: Tia, let's go brush your teeth now? T2: Noooooo Me: Mama's going to go brush teeth now, don't you want to brush teeth together with Mama? T2: Noooooo Me: Do you want to have dirty teeth then? T2: Noooooo Me: If you don't brush your teeth, you.......click to learn what next.

FENDI Bag from Paris

Posted on July 20, 2011October 25, 2018 by Mamapumpkin

I'm putting this very trendy Fendi bag up for sale with a heavy heart. It is all in line with the de-clutter project. There are lots more bags to come, just no time to photograph and upload. I will tell you that I have used this bag to.......click to learn what next.

Leaving a Baby to Self-Feed

Posted on July 11, 2011July 11, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

It is always good to have your baby self-feed as it will save you a lot of time eventually. Of course, the earlier you start them, the faster they get the hang of it and the longer you will be free of feeding them. BUT, you need to.......click to learn what next.

T2’s Time Out

Posted on June 26, 2011June 26, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

This Royal Highness is the naughtiest thing ever. But with that cheeky face, gets away with murder. Unless Mama is VERY angry. And she really knows when Mama is VERY angry because she will tow the line with immediate urgency. Yet, at most times, she is a little.......click to learn what next.

My Indian Baby

Posted on June 19, 2011June 17, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

"BOSS! Satu Lagi!" Oops! Too spicy......

Holding a Pencil Correctly

Posted on June 15, 2011June 9, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

One of T1's preschool teachers once told me that it was of utmost importance for a child to learn holding a pencil correctly, simply because if she didn't, then a lifelong bad habit ensued...... If holding a pencil correctly is mastered, the child progresses to writing cursive easily.......click to learn what next.

Drunk children

Posted on June 13, 2011June 9, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

When I was in my teens, I was a capable drinker. I must have started drinking at 16? Those were the days when I'd sneak out of the house to go clubbing at Faces, Phase 2, Scandals, Brannigans, Modestos......hands up those of you from my era!!! Little did.......click to learn what next.

Getting babies accustomed to water young

Posted on May 30, 2011May 29, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

It is important getting babies accustomed to water young so they can be familiar and at home with water from the get go. Otherwise you will spend lots of wasted hours coaxing and encouraging a young child into water once external factors of fear sets in. A good.......click to learn what next.

Harbour Town in Perth

Posted on May 7, 2011May 7, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Harbour Town in Perth is a large outlet mall that sells high street fashion Australian brands, not designer labels, but still an enjoyable haunt. My favourite is Forever New. I'd like to bring it into KL one day. OK, someone else is going to do it before me,.......click to learn what next.

Durian season has started!!!

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Every Friday, Nana buys ME some lovely durians from Hock Choons - YAY! RM100 for 2-3 durians *gulp* But oh, sooooooooooooo goooooooood! T2 came along one day and whilst waiting for the durian man to cut open our durians, I asked her to SMILE! And what does she.......click to learn what next.

Child Labour in Malaysia

Posted on April 16, 2011April 16, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Fortunately, child labour in Malaysia isn't so rampant as it is in many third world countries. In Asia alone, 44 million children are engaged in child labour. The UNICEF definition of child labour is when a child is made to 'work' (and this includes domestic work as below).......click to learn what next.

How to keep your baby entertained

Posted on April 14, 2011April 4, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

In T2's earlier days, I always had to think of ways to keep her occupied whilst I went on about my business and one of the things I did was to give her her sister's jar of colour pencils. It may sound a bit dangerous but hey, we.......click to learn what next.

Something caught her eye……

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Was it a bird? Was it a squirrel? Was it a monkey? Was it Superman? Who knows?! Who cares!! Just as long as she doesn't call out, "Mama! Mama! MAMA!!!"  

The busy corporate baby

Posted on April 4, 2011April 4, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

From the time she could sit, T2 was very busy making plans. Emails to her friends organising play dates. Making orders to her Daddy to come home with more chocolate milk. Working alongside Mama, deleting some facebook friends...... She's definitely on to something.