A Mother's Monologue

Investing in coins

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Recently, my heart has been very heavy due to the fact that we invested in a useless share in the form of Malaysian Telecommunications *sigh* We had bought the share when it opened at about 8 dollars and yesterday it was down to 1.86. Thousands of dollars down.......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.

Our holiday at an adult only resort

Posted on April 9, 2009April 9, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Next week, we go for a holiday at an almost adults only resort. Well, they don't actually specify that it is an adult only resort but when you see the setting of it, you almost assume that it is one where children are not very welcome, especially by.......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.

Gestational Diabetes in pregnancy

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Since I have the above and it is getting worse by the day, I have to be even more careful now with what I put into my body. When I was first met up with the dietician, I was allowed 4 points of carbohydrates each meal but now,.......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.

Karcher DS5600 Hoover

Posted on April 7, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

As I am experiencing early nesting symptoms, we recently bought ourselves a lovely hoover. To me, it is the best in the world. I love it, love it, love it. I am usually not your typical cleaning lady but with the Karcher, I'm happy to do it. The.......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.

Our memories of New York City

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Tee has very fond memories of New York so it goes to show that from 3.5 years onwards, these kids have a memory of places. She may not remember every single detail but she certainly remembers what she wants to remember!!! Every now and then, she would ask.......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.

Watching what you eat

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Ever since I was forced to watch what I eat due to my gestational diabetes, I've noticed that I not only feel better and healthier, I haven't put on much weight at all. This is all owing to severely cutting rice out of my diet. At this rate,.......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.

Spelling GRAY – GRAY or GREY?

Posted on March 31, 2009September 13, 2019 by Mamapumpkin

I am very, very lucky in that Tee loves doing her work. Today alone, she sat for 3 hours doing her work. THREE WHOLE HOURS, LADIES & GENTLEMEN!!!!  For a four year old, that is a lifetime!!! But hey, I'm not complaining....... She spent the first hour doing.......click to learn what next.

Accommodation in Dallas

Posted on March 31, 2009June 22, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Dallas reminds me of the old TV dramas I grew up with, Dallas and Dynasty. I can't believe I spent so many hours watching them instead of studying, haha.....what is the modern day equivalent? I used to dream of marrying an oil tycoon from Dallas and living the.......click to learn what next.

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.

Tee and her boyfriend of 3 years

Posted on March 29, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Last week, when I picked Tee up from school, her boyfriend's Mom had arrived earlier so he was already out on the way to his car, but when he spotted me parking, he stopped walking and walked back to school to shout, "Tee!! Your Mom's here. Hurry up!!.......click to learn what next.

Tee at the Hairdresser

Posted on March 29, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

My Mother went to the hairdresser the other day and we went to visit her there for a few minutes but our few minutes turned into an hour because out of the blue, Tee said she wanted to do her hair too. Aiyo!!! So of course, she got.......click to learn what next.

Early morning argument

Posted on March 29, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

On our way out to a party this morning, we all agreed that Tee would wear her pretty red and white floral dress. Then I asked if she wanted to wear her Mary-Janes? She said yes so I told her to pick out some red socks or some.......click to learn what next.

Tee was meant to be a boy

Posted on March 28, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Sometimes, I really believe that. One day, Tee was closing her nose off at KLCC as below so I asked her, what's up? I couldn't smell anything so I was curious as to why she held her nose tightly shut. All I got for a reply was this.......click to learn what next.