A Mother's Monologue

Weekend of Woe approaching…

Posted on October 17, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Just as last weekend was bliss, this weekend is loaded with Tee's activities ALL OVER AGAIN. We have a puppet show in the morning, then we go to the childrens library, then Mommy has some girly thing in the evening. And on Sunday, we have another horse-riding birthday.......click to learn what next.

Astro Channel 313 TVB8 – who has this?

Posted on October 17, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

The reason I ask is because Tee is coming out this Sunday, October 19th, but I don't have this channel!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tee playing dress up !!!

Posted on October 17, 2008October 17, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Just look at my little monkey. Of all the dozens of dress up outfits there were, she always chose the tomboyish ones. She is just naturally not so into princesses, mermaids and fairies. She much prefers Power Rangers, Sponge Bob and Ben 10. Who???? I have no idea......she.......click to learn what next.

A great corporate gift

Posted on October 17, 2008October 17, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Now if I was still in the corporate world, this is exactly what I'd give to my clients and business associates. I think it is the perfect gift. A thumb drive. A thumb drive? Hey you! Do you know what a thumb drive is? It's not a vehicle.......click to learn what next.

Little girl hair stylist transforms Barbie head to Chucky

Posted on October 17, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

I'm sure you've seen those doll heads where kids get to dress up. The ones where they pull and squeeze and twist the fake blonde hair till they eventually get bald? I used to be Tee's live head and enough was enough, despite how short my own hair.......click to learn what next.

What to do on a lazy Friday….

Posted on October 17, 2008October 17, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

After an exhausting week, I was so looking forward to Friday, where we had nothing planned. No classes, no school, no play dates, no parties, nothing. We could sleep in, laze about and make sure the plumber knows what he's doing. You see, we've had many leaks around.......click to learn what next.

How to cut asparagus

Posted on October 16, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Well, that depends if you're cooking a Western dish or a Chinese dish..... If it's a Western dish you're cooking, then really, you don't even need a knife for this. All you have to do is break the asparagus off at it's crunchiest point, throw the stem part.......click to learn what next.

Making friends easily

Posted on October 14, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

I certainly don't. But Tee does! Tee and her new 8 year old Indonesian che-che friend in Orlando. Tee can go up to any stranger (usually children, she's not so interested in adults) and introduce herself. When we were in the States, she made at least 10 friends.......click to learn what next.

Why would you want an all rounded child?

Posted on October 14, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

People say, so what if my child is creative and is going to be an artist, the next Picasso of our generation; why should I need him to be able to be able to do high level maths or be able to think in a critical, logical manner?.......click to learn what next.

Developing an all rounded child

Posted on October 14, 2008October 20, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

As new mothers, we often get a bit anal when it comes to selecting our child's first preschool or nursery. I know I was! When Tee was 2, I had already visited up to 15 preschools within the vicinity and found what I thought was the best playschool.......click to learn what next.

Time flies when you blink an eye

Posted on October 13, 2008October 13, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

I don't want to blink ever. If only it was possible. This morning, Tee and I left the house at 930am to attend her Mandarin classes that lasted till noon. Then we went to a friend's place to play and before I knew it, we were home at.......click to learn what next.

Toddler yoga

Posted on October 12, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Tee in Lotus Pose I sent Tee for baby yoga earlier but my little energizer bunny just wasn't calm and patient enough for yoga. She'd be up and about, moving this way and that, that I was almost embarrassed for her as the yoga teacher, a French lady,.......click to learn what next.

You ate what?! A test to see if I qualify as a foodie….

Posted on October 12, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

I got this idea from Lissete and thought it was a fun tag to do to see how food worldly I really am coming from Asia. So here goes: 1. Copy this list into your blog or journal, including these instructions. 2. Bold all the items you’ve eaten........click to learn what next.

How to have a stress free weekend

Posted on October 12, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

We've taken Tee out of her homeschool because we decided that a different approach suited her better so as of now, she is school-less!!! And driving me nuts at home :-) Actually, I am rather enjoying our time together. I have become her school teacher and she says.......click to learn what next.

How fast children pick things up

Posted on October 10, 2008October 10, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Photo of Tee at a recent party. Why do these face painters have to paint so close to the eyelids on these kids eyes!! Freaks me out. It's not even make up, it's paint, for goodness sake!! Anyway, my story is, that I am now training Tee to.......click to learn what next.

Hari Raya at the Equatorial Hotel

Posted on October 7, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

We somehow have an affinity to the Equatorial Hotel. Despite being more than 20 years old, the hotel is still a big magnet that draws us. This Raya, since I was ill, all family Raya plans were abandoned and we took Tee to the Equatorial Hotel instead, in.......click to learn what next.

I have no life

Posted on October 7, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

I think I'm PMS-ing again. Every so often, I will start feeling a bit shitty. Actually, quite a lot shitty. Shitty to the point I could qualify as a sewer tank. And that's something Tee cannot stand. Not good. I need to remove myself from this shit hole........click to learn what next.

Tee in an airline bassinet

Posted on October 6, 2008October 6, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Tee's first flight ever was at four months. My first flight was when I was........I don't know. Eight???My grandmother's first flight was at 60. Some people have never flown. But Tee, her second flight was at 5 months!!! And then her third at 7 months and her fourth.......click to learn what next.

The fascination for Mr Men and Little Miss – Roger Hargreaves

Posted on October 6, 2008October 6, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Yes, Roger Hargreaves - damn you! Tee has been loving Mr Men and Little Miss books of late and I hate them. I hate them because they are so bloody long and when she needs to go to bed really quickly (like when we’ve had a long day.......click to learn what next.

Getting pregnant with the help of traditional Chinese herbs

Posted on October 5, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

I am usually a skeptic when it comes to traditional Chinese medicine what with the recent milk scandal in China et al. It has gone horribly wrong before for people I know but it has also worked for some. For me personally, I have gone to the Chinese.......click to learn what next.

Choosing glasses at the opticians a lot lately…..

Posted on October 3, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

I'm bored of my frameless glasses and I don't wear contacts because I am just too darn lazy. So how? I'm planning to go back to my librarian look, the black framed bookworm look :-) Unfortunately, my nose is too flat to hold plastic frames without the nose.......click to learn what next.

Children with overloaded schedules

Posted on October 3, 2008October 3, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Why do I have to go for so many classes, Mommy??? Are you guilty of being your child’s chauffeur to a myriad of extra-curricular activities every week? Or perhaps you send your driver into doing the dreaded task? What are the consequences of children below five having a.......click to learn what next.

Tee’s love for her boyfriend

Posted on October 3, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Tee, my four year old, has had the same boyfriend for almost two years now. That's long for a kid. But what can I say? My girl is loyal. And so far her boyfriend is too. I have big fears though, because she thinks her boyfriend will be.......click to learn what next.

Toddler gym at Solaris Mont Kiara

Posted on October 2, 2008October 2, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

One of the things that Tee loves to do is attend this Toddler Gym in Solaris. We've only been twice but she always asks for it because she is essentially a talker and a mover (ie the mouth and the body do not understand the concept of being.......click to learn what next.

Complete honesty between man and wife

Posted on October 2, 2008October 3, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

I asked the Hubs what he thought made a wonderful wife. 36 hours later and 5 presses for an answer, he finally responded. With caution albeit. His first answer was "YOU'RE a wonderful wife!" Liar. Apparently.......a wonderful wife would: Take care of him in times of sickness. Check........click to learn what next.

Why I love myself – reason #1

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Because when I am really sick and exhausted to the bone, and have to force rush some offers to bullshit about post, I pull every muscle within my body in unison with every fat cell (and we all know how much I have of those!) to work those.......click to learn what next.

My fabulous dinner at Lafite, Shangri La Kuala Lumpur

Posted on October 1, 2008October 2, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

This dinner was not paid by me :-) but ahhhh......how I wish somebody would pay for me to eat good food everyday!! Mind you, Bakuteh at the roadside is good food too..... This was my starter. Scallops and pasta. I can't remember the fancy schmancy names of the.......click to learn what next.

How to prevent weak lungs

Posted on October 1, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Stop drinking cold drinks. STOP. Stay away from smokers. Stay indoors. Start swimming regularly. Move to a cleaner country. Start eating healthy. Try eating a live newborn mouse or dried crocodile's tongue. Something like that. You see, I never did any of the above, thus I have weak.......click to learn what next.

Making fresh orange juice

Posted on September 23, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Some of Tee's favourite drinks include Orange Juice, Almond Tea, Honey Water, Ribena and Apple Juice. Milk - she loves it sometimes and sometimes she's not in the mood for it. Never water. *sigh* Fresh orange juice has always been a sure winner though so whenever she feels.......click to learn what next.

Coping with stress

Posted on September 23, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

I've had almost 10 days of intense stress now. There is a family crisis and I, being one of the saner ones in Eurasian Land, have become the mediator in the midst of a family squabble. *sigh* It's everything to do with love and money. *sigh* THEN. Tee.......click to learn what next.