Sisters in love

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

I always encourage sisterly bonds and remind the girls that they are sisters and possibly best friends forever and despite the fights, at the end of the day, they are sister true and true...... But now, every time they give each other a hug or a cuddle, they.......click to learn what next.

The TERRIBLE TWOS but she’s not even TWO yet!

Posted on March 24, 2011March 24, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Let not the sweet angelic face of this 19 month old little girl fool you into thinking that all you need to do is cuddle and kiss her. Hug her, smell her, tickle her, tumble and laugh together...... For she is a MONSTER. The worst you could ever.......click to learn what next.

Horsing around at the Westin Hotel

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

That's what Godpa Dave calls it. Bless Godpa Dave, he makes it a point to visit us every time he happens to be in the region. He leads such a busy life traveling the world that he never knows which city he's in most days. Before he visited.......click to learn what next.

Power Struggles with kids

Posted on March 20, 2011March 20, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

After spending 2 full days where I was out the door by 830am and back home only after midnight (and this is due for a variety of reasons), on Day 3, I was about to book myself into Tanjong Rambutan (that is our famous local mental asylum). Tired.......click to learn what next.

Pinching sisters

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

It's my first day back home with the kids after a PURRRR.....FECT girlie weekend and how I already wish I was back in Bangkok. Yes, ALREADY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Did I miss my kids? No. Nonononononono. No. Maybe I'm a bad mother, but I don't think so. Certainly I did not.......click to learn what next.

T2 – my 19 month old toddler

Posted on March 4, 2011March 3, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

ALREADY!!! She is a TODDLER, no longer a BABY??? When did that happen? Wasn't it just yesterday that she was inside my belly? I really should have done a 1.5 year old update on T2 but who cares, a 19 month update is as good as an 18.......click to learn what next.

Teaching a baby how to self feed

Posted on March 3, 2011March 1, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

When T1 hit one year old, I let her feed herself. It was only ONE child then. I let her make a mess every single day and happily cleaned up her mess. By the time she was almost two, she was a pro at feeding herself. Every time.......click to learn what next.

Why kids love french fries

Posted on March 2, 2011March 1, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Because it's frigging SALTY?????!!!!!! Seriously, whenever we order french fries from McDonalds or wherever, I always request for NO SALT PLEASE. I know it is a pain in the arse and sometimes, I forget even, but it is so worth it. They really don't need all that salt........click to learn what next.

Stanchart Marathon 2011

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Even T2 is training for it. Are you?

What is Mandi Bunga?

Posted on February 21, 2011February 21, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Mandi Bunga is a Malaysian/Indonesian ritual performed to dispel bad luck, or to cleanse your body from unwanted 'toxins' and is practised by Malaysians of all races, Chinese, Malays and Indians alike. My girls had the opportunity to experience a Mandi Bunga one day when Nana made a.......click to learn what next.

Bumbo Baby Chair – SOLD

Posted on February 21, 2011September 21, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

The Bumbo Baby Chair is one of the most versatile baby products for babies once they start having some head and neck strength. It allows babies to sit when they can't yet sit on their own without being supported. There are several variations of products that allow babies.......click to learn what next.

Baby Rapper

Posted on February 20, 2011February 19, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I'm not liking Taio Cruz, Che-Che......C'mon, it's my turn. Let's do my baby rap, Incy Wincy Spider......

Born to be a princess

Posted on February 12, 2011February 12, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Touch & Feel Puppet Froggy Baby Book – SOLD

Posted on February 12, 2011October 25, 2018 by Mamapumpkin

This is a GREAT book. It is a puppet, you can put your hands through the underside and move the frog's mouth to talk and it's got so many textures for baby to touch and feel. And it has a story! It's also a soft toy.......size of frog.......click to learn what next.

The very hot walk to T1’s school

Posted on February 11, 2011February 11, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

This is the scorching hot field that T2 and I have to walk across to and fro to pick T1 up from school every day. If we took the normal route and follow the cars right up to the school's driveway, it takes us an hour to get.......click to learn what next.

Mothercare Moser Basket

Posted on February 9, 2011July 4, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

Durable, heavy duty Moser basket with triple lining including a waterproof padded mat. Perfect for carrying baby all over the home and out and about. Can be used by another 5 babies.....at least.

Bathing a baby in a baby seat

Posted on February 4, 2011January 28, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I love this bath seat because it makes me feel safe. But T2 is now almost 18 months and is a rebellious toddler who will no longer stay seated. Oh no. She wants to move, explore, try out new things, touch, push, pull......and then BOMMM!!! Uh-Oh. WAAAAHHHHHHHH-UUUWAAAAAAAA!!!! These.......click to learn what next.

Keeping Baby Busy

Posted on February 3, 2011January 27, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Being a work from home Mom, I have to crack my head daily to think of ways to occupy my baby's attention whilst I work hurriedly on the computer. And such activities only last 30 minutes at most. But if you have enough of these 30 minutes activities,.......click to learn what next.

Starting too young

Posted on February 1, 2011January 27, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

T2 meets B3

Posted on January 30, 2011January 27, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Alright, I know this is a way back dated post but I'm going to finish up last years blog journal in the next month if I can help it because I need to start new things. Here is T2's first date with B3. They were 4 months old,.......click to learn what next.

Future hairdresser

Posted on January 29, 2011January 27, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Little Blessings

Posted on January 27, 2011January 27, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Very soon, my baby will be 18 months old!!! She is still barely 8 kilos (YES!!! Can you believe it???), the same size as most babies younger than her or even lighter!!! See? The baby beside her is 3 months old...... Today, she has had her poo AGAIN.......click to learn what next.

Pest control

Posted on January 24, 2011January 19, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

When did your baby start crawling on all fours? T2 was a late bloomer. She only began crawling at maybe 10 months? Whereas her Che-Che was crawling on all fours at 6 months and for a further 6! Ever since she began crawling though, we have needed some.......click to learn what next.

Kids love hiding under tables

Posted on January 18, 2011January 17, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Why??? I find it extremely claustrophobic!

All Babies love reading

Posted on January 17, 2011January 13, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

If you allow them to......

Baby at Gym Class

Posted on January 17, 2011January 13, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

In a dress? *shakes head*

Happy Birthday T2 – 6 months late

Posted on January 17, 2011January 13, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

We didn't do anything big for T2's birthday, just a little cake cutting with the immediate family. This is a cake Nana baked for T2. Happy Birthday T2!!! See? Mommy didn't even get her changed into a pretty dress. Just wore whatever she was wearing on that day!.......click to learn what next.

Attack of the Sandwich Monster!

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

8am on a Sunday morning, the girls were up and ready to leave the house for soccer practice when we heard a loud scream! SCREAM!!! The Hubs and I, we're not used to waking so early on a Sunday morning, so this morning was no different. He had.......click to learn what next.

Baby Buddha watching Television

Posted on January 16, 2011January 13, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Sometimes, to get away from the banalities of our routine, we check into a hotel to have some fun. This is T2 at 5 months old. Tell me she's cute. She looks right at home with all those comfy pillows.....

Serving a baby princess

Posted on January 15, 2011January 13, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Just look at my baby princess! She's having her dose of comfort food crossed legged, Her Nana is stroking her cheek whilst she holds her Nana's hand and her Daddy is fanning her. Is life bloody good or what?!