A Mother's Monologue

Florida Day 1

Posted on July 6, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

After a good night's sleep after our 38 hour journey, we had breakfast at the hotel and guess where our first stop in Orlando was? Haha!!! It was the Outlet mall!!! We spent all day there till dinner time :-) Tee was entertained, of course, but these buggers.......click to learn what next.

KL getting more expensive

Posted on July 6, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Do you feel that? This week, I told myself I was going to spend only RM150 (believe me, I am capable of it and have done so) but guess what, the week is over and I've spent RM900. Super fail. A quarter of that was because I.......click to learn what next.

Lazy Bum

Posted on July 4, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Ever since we returned from the States, I have been so, so, sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo lazy. To blog, that is. I'm not sure if it's jet lag or the lack of motivation for the lack of incentives (hehe) or the lack of interaction that comes with this blog........because blogging.......click to learn what next.

Blogging from the car!

Posted on June 29, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Yes! How decadent is that! My darling hubs got me a new phone despite the old one being barely a year old. Now I can surf anytime, anywhere & I strongly advise you serious bloggers out there to get one - just so you can book your.......click to learn what next.

Insider Information

Posted on June 22, 2008June 22, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx It took me almost an hour to find my old post about this subject but here it is. In May 2007, I told this story. Kekeke.... And now, the truth slowly unfolds.....Kekeke.....

Meeting the Yankees for the first time

Posted on June 21, 2008September 29, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Written Commentary from a child: Throughout the flight to New York, I hardly slept at all but just TWO half hour naps in between. By then, Mommy and Daddy were feeling a bit rough and considered stuffing my mouth with some socks. And then when we arrived at.......click to learn what next.

Our fantastic holiday to America – the land of opportunity!!!

Posted on June 19, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Hewo! My name is Tee and here, I will be journaw-ing my super-duper holiday to Amewica in a 17 part series with the help of Mommy. Some time after the last day of school last term, I kissed my Nana my last goodbye as I wasn't going to.......click to learn what next.

Space Shuttle Launch

Posted on June 9, 2008April 16, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Astronaut getting dressed The astronauts had to be quarantined for a month before the space shuttle launch which meant that we couldn't meet him, the person who invited us. What a bummer! So all we got to see of him was through this big TV screen that showed.......click to learn what next.

New York City

Posted on June 5, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx I can't live here. The first cab driver we met told us of how his neighbour last night told his daughter that he didn't like her boyfriend coming over to stay the night in her room anymore. That very night, the boyfriend came over to beat up.......click to learn what next.

38 hours of traveling with a toddler

Posted on June 2, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To watch this. We left our home in KL at exactly 6pm on 27th May 2008. Tee had had a short nap during the day hence was wide awake during the flight, despite the Doctor advising us to not let her nap so she could pass out.......click to learn what next.

Lazy Sunday

Posted on May 25, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Finally, I've started putting clothes on the bed that will eventually be put into the suitcases. We're travelling light, as light as possible, because Tee's entertainment and snacks alone are enough to fill a bath tub. She still has a fever, bless her, and a nasty chesty.......click to learn what next.

Tee has a conscience

Posted on May 24, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Check out my deep sea diver practising in her jacuzzi :-) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Today, whilst the Hubs and I were both busy on our respective computers, Tee busied herself with my gold and silver baubled ring that I'd flippantly left on our study table. All we remembered were whines.......click to learn what next.

Finally packed on paper

Posted on May 24, 2008May 24, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Ever since we arrived back from Redang, we've been tired and stressed but this evening, I finally feel in control because I have finally packed for our almost month long trip to the US. On paper. I've typed out an excel sheet for everything that we need.......click to learn what next.

When the toddler annoys you

Posted on May 22, 2008May 22, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Tee and I have this agreement about music in the car. Mornings are Mommy's turn to listen to the radio and afternoons are her turn to listen to whatever the hell she wants. She has a furry cow in the car that holds all her audio CDs that.......click to learn what next.

I am so pooped!

Posted on May 20, 2008May 20, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Just got back from Pulau Redang. Went fishing and ACTUALLY CAUGHT FISH!!! I am so pleased with myself. I caught ONE ikan kerisi (I have no clue what it is called in English but that's what the boat men said it was!) - it was a beautiful.......click to learn what next.

Tee’s breakthrough

Posted on May 15, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx The most amazing thing happened today. But right now, I need to pack. See you next week!

New school for Tee

Posted on May 14, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx I suddenly chickened out of Kuen Cheng and decided that it was more important in this world to be really good in English than to be good in Mandarin. All because I found this amazing home school that has produced the finest of pre-schoolers I have ever.......click to learn what next.

Mega stressed Mom

Posted on May 14, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx This always happens when you lack sleep, metamorphosize into an evil bitch. *scowls* After a late movie night, we woke up late this morning and found that the Hubs had left his precious daughter at home. Wasn't he supposed to have taken her to school? Fuck, no.......click to learn what next.

Another lovely evening

Posted on May 13, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Thanks to my beloved brother and mother, the Hubs and I got to attend a movie preview this evening and a lovely dinner. How lucky we are!!!

Why I am so busy today

Posted on May 12, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx At the eleventh hour, the Hubs decides that we are going to New York after all. What? Are you serious? Yes, in two weeks, which is when the rocket launch is now. What? Why don't you just go without us? Because Tee would never forgive him. And.......click to learn what next.

Mother’s Day cum Birthday Gift

Posted on May 12, 2008May 12, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx This year, my mother got it good. Her birthday falls one or two days from Mother's Day so dependng on her luck, she'd get either one or two presents from everyone. This year, from her children, she got:- something that looks like this something that looks like.......click to learn what next.

Reviews of Mamapumpkin’s new loot

Posted on May 12, 2008May 12, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx In response to all your queries, this is my new treadmill (supposed to have the best cushioning of all time, which is why we chose it, for my weak knees), below is my new bag (it smells divine........LV won't allow me to link the site for some.......click to learn what next.

Little tiny spoons

Posted on May 11, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Does anyone know where I can find little tiny spoons to put into my spice jars??? They have to be less than 5 cm long and tiny. My Mom bought me some from Thailand but I can't for the life of me find them. Grrr.......so annoying. Why.......click to learn what next.

A new treadmill = new running shoes

Posted on May 11, 2008May 11, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxx OK, I just love shopping. That's the real reason I bought a new pair of running shoes. Did you know that Nike and Adidas are fashion shoes but not serious running shoes. Talk to a professional runner and they'll tell you. I never knew! So what are.......click to learn what next.

Chilli Padi Mouth

Posted on May 11, 2008May 11, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxx If you do not want a child that has a mouth like Tee, then for goodness sake, when you are pregnant, stay clearly AWAY from chillies. I am a chilli freak and am now paying for the consequences. Here is just one of the many examples of.......click to learn what next.

Red in the face and loving it!

Posted on May 11, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Status: Red in the face from burning 200 calories on the treadmill, I actually RAN today.......non-stop for ten whole minutes and shocked myself. Dinner: 1 Mango Confirmation: I have not been kidnapped by unidentified aliens. I have not had a leg accident lying in a hospital bed........click to learn what next.

Getting a toddler out of your bed

Posted on May 3, 2008May 3, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Our 3.5 year old girl STILL sleeps with us. HELP!!! What strategies would you employ to get her out of your bed? Allow her to cry it out? That would wake the neighbours and seriously, my girl can scream for three hours on and off. *faint* Perhaps we.......click to learn what next.

Mad at the Hubs <0>

Posted on May 1, 2008May 1, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx One way we are different is that I am all gung-ho and positive and will try and try till I die where as the Hubs, hmmm.......let's just say, he's not that. :-P Today, whilst on the treadmill, I called out to him to call the treadmill supplier.......click to learn what next.

Tee’s farewell to her beloved teacher…..

Posted on May 1, 2008May 1, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Tee's nursery teacher left this term for Germany but before that, we showed her how much we were going to miss her. Bright and early in the morning, Tee got all dressed up for her black party at school. . The children went onto stage and started a.......click to learn what next.

Switching schools

Posted on May 1, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx That's it. Next week, I'm off to a Chinese preschool to register Tee for Term 3. I'm done with her school. Her old teacher just left and the new teacher is not quite the same, not that she is bad, but I have very high standards. If.......click to learn what next.