A Mother's Monologue

Toddler gangsterism

Posted on July 11, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Last week, Tee came home with a bruise on her chest. If it was a bruise on her hand or leg, I wouldn't have cared less, but since it was on her chest, I took notice. It's not everyday you get a bruise on your chest? I didn't.......click to learn what next.

Great sharing! – Part 1

Posted on July 10, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

On the way home from school today, Tee despondently said that she didn't get a 'great sharing' punch today. Well, it's not uncommon that I don't understand what she goes on about and most of the time, she does rap on with her imagination, but after a few.......click to learn what next.

Blood and fainting

Posted on July 9, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

I'm not sure why many of Tee's dramas always occur whilst I'm spinning the wheel. Is it mere coincidence or is she that bored of the moving window scenery of Protons and highways? I have reminded her for the umpteenth time that whilst I am driving, it is.......click to learn what next.

Change is the only constant

Posted on July 8, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

I used to work for a global conglomerate where change evolved every nanominute of my 16 hour day. If it wasn't happening, something was wrong. We had to be on our toenails 24/7 and employees were stirred in a pressure cooker. A sure formula for raking in the.......click to learn what next.

The Big Pumpkin

Posted on July 8, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Finally, I am posting an updated photograph of myself because I found one where I look better than Tee :P She usually gets all the attention whilst I blend into the wallpaper, y'know. Not that I mind. I also don't look as large as I sound here, so.......click to learn what next.

The Wedding Anniversary Surprise!

Posted on July 8, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

The Hubs and I have been married for 6 years. Known each other for 10. Our wedding anniversaries, like birthdays and Valentines Day et al, are really no big deal. If we're up to the mood, we'll do something. If we're not, we won't. We belong to the.......click to learn what next.

About Pumpkins

Posted on July 8, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

For someone whose blog's url is called Big Pumpkin, I sure HATE. Absolutely DETEST........cutting and de-skinning pumpkins. From today onwards, I shall bring the pumpkins to my Mother's house and get the maid to chop them up. Unfortunately or fortunately, Tee loves eating pumpkin. And it is a.......click to learn what next.

Tee’s Great Grandmother: 85 years on, still going strong…

Posted on July 7, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

For some reason, I suddenly had a strong urge to write about my grandmother tonight. My Grandma still drives herself everywhere. She drives to Church, she drives 60 kilometres TWICE a week to yoga class, she drives herself to the local hospital. Someone her age shouldn't be on.......click to learn what next.

No Way Out

Posted on July 7, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

A friend asked me today what I would do if I was one of the police officers charged for the murder of the Mongolian lady, Altantuya. The families of the police officer are possibly in grave danger. The police officer would have been threatened. Warned. That if he.......click to learn what next.

Camouflage

Posted on July 7, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

One amazing (amazing because Tee had allowed me a lie-in) morning, I woke up to discover that my daughter had found her paint pots and busied herself with a little project. On her tummy..... On her legs.....and foot... "What's going on???!!!! Why are you green all over, TEE.......click to learn what next.

Are toddlers expected to greet people?

Posted on July 7, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

OK. I need some advise here. Being Asian, it is part of our culture to greet people. I'm not saying Westerners don't greet people but here, it is considered extremely BAD MANNERS, if you don't. Clearly and cheerfully. Like if we visited my Grandmother's home, we'd have to.......click to learn what next.

Assistant Chef of The Lee Household

Posted on July 6, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

My mother has always stressed how important it is for a woman to take care of her man. Whilst I'm not sure I subscribe to this theory, I have obeyed her somewhat by exposing Tee to the kitchen and its functions. Due to countless baking adventures, Tee knows.......click to learn what next.

Of solids and liquids…

Posted on July 6, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

My shower cubicle has 10 bottles of shampoo and conditioner because I like mixing and matching. I get bored easilly. And I usually have about 5 bottles of liquid soap too and a couple of body scrub jars. And one bar soap. Whilst having a shower today, I.......click to learn what next.

How to increase blog traffic

Posted on July 5, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

I was reading 5xMom (yes, she really is a Mom 5 times over! You've gotta respect THAT) yesterday when something enlightened me. She said something to the effect of how some people blog hop and leave comments in other's blogs so they can increase their blog traffic. Well,.......click to learn what next.

Blogivitis is the best disease of all my ailments

Posted on July 4, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

I owe Health Freak Mommy a tag. I am the great procastinator. I've been sick. How can I work??? Hatchiuuuuu!!! Sniff....sniff......I need some tissues. God, damn it! I hate my nose. *wheeze* Right. Where were we....? My other ailments include asthma, which I've attacked with some steroid inhalers.......click to learn what next.

What is your Mothering Personality?

Posted on July 4, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

I am the Helicopter Mom - always hovering over poor Tee. But only because I know her strengths and weaknesses to a Tee. Tee is very good with speech and imagination, logic and fine motor skills. But she is not so good with her gross motor skills. Boys.......click to learn what next.

Future supermodel of dwarf city

Posted on July 3, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

I love this girl!!!

This is how much Tee is loved by her Daddy (aka sucker)

Posted on July 3, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

He would tell her the story 8 times if she asked him to. He would sit down and play with her if she asked him to. They play anything from trains, to dolls, to puzzles and games, to cars and bikes, to make believe, to animals, to building.......click to learn what next.

An absolutely rotten day

Posted on July 3, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

I looked at my watch. Did I see correctly? It has been 40 minutes since they made that blasted announcement that the MAS plane to XXX was delayed. There was no way I was going to make the meeting in time so I called to make arrangements for.......click to learn what next.

The many faces of Tee just after a shower *me:worried look*

Posted on June 30, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

I just clicked away without instructions. Do you think I will have potential problems with this little vain pot at puberty?

Can you guess Tee’s drawings?

Posted on June 30, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

This one's pretty straightforward. It is a sun sleeping on his bed. Not her bed. HIS bed. With his eyes open. . . . . This one's a bit more abstract. It is a dog wearing socks. What?! I said it looked like SpongeBob!!! Tee got offended, "NO!!.......click to learn what next.

Saturday Morning at the Lee Household

Posted on June 30, 2007August 5, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

We went to renew our driver's license this morning at the Post Office at Pusat Bandar Damansara. Clever Hubs selectively picked that post office because he knew it would be empty on a Saturday morning. We arrived at about 10.30am and it really WAS empty. So that took.......click to learn what next.

TAG: 8 Random Facts About The Big Pumpkin – cont’d

Posted on June 30, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

cont'd from here..... FACT 5 - I used to be a backup dancer for RTM and did 3 advertisements in my lifetime. When I was 16, I had to work as a back up dancer in order to earn some extra pocket money. My Dad would send me.......click to learn what next.

TAG: 8 Random Facts About The Big Pumpkin

Posted on June 29, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Little Cairo's Mommy gave me some homework to mull over this week and since this is easier homework to do than Shireen's Disease Tag, I will attempt this first. Mark fairly OK, teachers?! First, the rules in class: I have to post these rules before I give you.......click to learn what next.

Gordon Brown’s Speech on CNN

Posted on June 28, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

So now that I know who he is...... The Hubs and I were watching him with his wife beside him, giving a speech in front of 10, Downing Street. "His wife is quite classy....she looks young, no?" No response. "Why aren't they holding hands?" He gives me that.......click to learn what next.

Toddler dental visits – A Motherhood challenge

Posted on June 28, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

I started taking Tee to the dentist since she was 6 months old just to familiarise her with the dental chair and it's surroundings. Even then, she already had quite a few teeth. Now, I take her every 6 months, just in case. She has absolutely no fear.......click to learn what next.

My daughter, the great saleswoman….

Posted on June 27, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

I have been told by previous clients that I am a really good sales person (aka good crook). They'd make me offer after offer to pull me over but I was never driven by dollar signs alone. *smack head, silly woman!* Having a talent for selling, I believe.......click to learn what next.

Flu ping pong

Posted on June 25, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

We're experts here in the game. Oh, how di...di....diiiiiiiifff......icultttt it is to be with a toddler when you have the flu...... To clean that bum when you'd rather be sleeping. To bathe the naked teletubby when you'd rather be sleeping. To cook not just nutritious chicken pumpkin (and.......click to learn what next.

Hong Kong Disneyland Part 4

Posted on June 25, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Sleeping Beauty's Castle............... The castle disappeared. It was SO magical. The finale.

Hong Kong Disneyland Part 3

Posted on June 25, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

The Carousel - every little girls' dream..... Tee's favourite ride in Disneyland. Minnie adored her. Countless shots with Tee till the queue behind got impatient. Doing her own shopping. Camera RM90. Mickey Helicopter RM40. Baby Mickey T-Shirt RM65. Stickers per strip RM15. Mickey box of Belgian Chocolates RM36.