Fancy dress in puke

Posted on August 6, 2006 by Mamapumpkin

Cough, cough, Oouack! A projectile of puke flew onto me at exactly 7.30pm, just as we were about to open the car door to step out for dinner. This as she chewed on a piece of shredded wheat. My dearest husband goes, “Oh.......click to learn what next.

What is Romance?

Posted on August 5, 2006 by Mamapumpkin

I was born under the star-sign that is supposed to be the most romantic of all star-signs, whatever that means. I cant say if I am a romantic but I certainly know how to appreciate a romantic man. So what exactly is romance?.......click to learn what next.

I’m not ready.

Posted on August 5, 2006 by Mamapumpkin

5 years ago, I married my husband after knowing him for 3 years. We met at the office as we both worked so hard & didnt have a life. 6 months after knowing him, he said he wasnt ready for marriage. Fair enough........click to learn what next.

A Painful Crap

Posted on August 4, 2006 by Mamapumpkin

Have you ever had one of these? A really painful crap? (poo-poo, shit, defecation.....you get the picture). You know the ones where your stomach churns an spins and feels like acid is pinching your inner stomach walls and nails are being hammered into.......click to learn what next.

The train is losing steam…

Posted on August 3, 2006July 23, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

OK. Being a Stay-At-Home-Mom is the hardest job in the world. For the longest time, I've been losing steam chugging along bringing up this toddler of mine. There are days when I tell myself it's over. Can't do this anymore. Days like today...........click to learn what next.

Tessa’s 1st Home Made Card

Posted on August 3, 2006January 20, 2026 by Mamapumpkin

Another post from Tessa: I made a Father's Day card for my precious Daddy today. It is Father's Day this Sunday. I made the card out of blue card and stuck colourful hearts on it. Mummy helped cut the hearts out and I.......click to learn what next.

What’s in a Name?

Posted on August 3, 2006August 27, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

My name is Tess@ M@ria Lee Tessi@. I dont know if I should be telling that to you but this story will not be complete if I didnt. Mummy told me that ever since she was 16 years old, she had planned her.......click to learn what next.

The last leg of pregnancy

Posted on August 3, 2006 by Mamapumpkin

Towards the 3rd trimester of pregnancy, I had gestational diabetes and had to cut out all sugar, including my yummy ice creams! Corr...no wonder Tessa was only 1.3kg when I was 32 weeks old. My Dr was very worried that Tessa was too light and told.......click to learn what next.

The mind of a toddler

Posted on August 3, 2006June 7, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Wearing Bras Tee wanted to wear my bra. When I told her it was way too big for her, she insisted she still wanted it. So I opened my bra drawer and picked out a very, very old pre-pregnancy bra; tightened the straps.......click to learn what next.

A blog without interaction

Posted on August 3, 2006June 7, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Yes. It is like being captivated in a solitary cell where you talk to yourself day in, day out and the only response you get is the cold concrete wall staring back at you. Since the 3 people who know of my blog.......click to learn what next.

Post Offices in Kuala Lumpur

Posted on August 3, 2006July 9, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Have you ever been to a pleasant post office? Pray tell, because I would love to know how post offices operate in different parts of the world. I certainly remember very pleasant post office visits in England. I don’t know if they are.......click to learn what next.

Toddlers and salmonella poisoning

Posted on August 3, 2006August 23, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

I didn’t sleep much last night. Tee had a high fever – AGAIN. This is how I spent my birthday. My mom had a fever for 4 days. She saw a Doctor who said she had a virus and gave her some antibiotics........click to learn what next.

Toddler poop milestones

Posted on August 3, 2006May 25, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

The day before yesterday, Tee (my almost two year old) told me for the 1st time in her life that she wanted to go poop. "Poo-poo", she whimpered. And lo and behold, she pooped into her diaper. The same happened yesterday and today!.......click to learn what next.

Constipation in toddlers

Posted on August 3, 2006May 25, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Tee has been constipated these last few days. Her Nana has been loading her with chocolates from her trip to Oz and this has caused the little girl great discomfort. Every time she feels a poop coming, she starts screaming because it is.......click to learn what next.

A typical day of a toddler

Posted on August 3, 2006August 23, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Boy, am I exhausted! We started out the morning at 8am watching the British Teletubbies whilst Tee had her morning milk followed by a healthy breakfast of mango and grapes.....then yikes! chocolate pop-tarts. Next, I cleaned the floor of our whole 1,800 sf.......click to learn what next.