Advanced toddler speech

Posted on May 6, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

I took Tee for her Hepatitis A jab yesterday and her Paeditrician was really impressed at her level of speech. She is forming grammatically correct sentences of 7-10 words and he was just like "WOW!!!" I wasn't sure how to feel. Pride would.......click to learn what next.

The view outside my Lanai

Posted on May 6, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

This is my Lanai - the covered indoor balcony that looks out into lush greenery, the reason we bought this place. We used to have lots of parties here sans baby. It is very cool being next to the jungle and in the.......click to learn what next.

Tee’s Playground – part 1 of 3

Posted on May 6, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

This is Tee's play area - one of.....She is the luckiest girl on the block. Practially everything here has been given to her by her Nana or presents from Birthdays - just in case you were wondering what an over-indulgent Mom I am........click to learn what next.

I should have been a Doctor

Posted on May 6, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

I always wanted to be a Doctor. I wanted to be a Doctor because I wanted to be in control of life. Medical life. As a young girl, I had several ailments - sinusitis, asthma, hemaphlegic migraines, stomach cramps, anaemia. I saw a.......click to learn what next.

After watching Spiderman 3

Posted on May 6, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

I take back what I said about our DPM's wife. I really shouldn't judge or comment. I came to this after watching Spiderman who said "We have a choice, to be good or bad." I choose to be good. Although it's so much.......click to learn what next.

Protective Mother

Posted on May 4, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

I got news today that there have been FOUR 'incidents' outside Tee's school in the last 2 months. House opposite was robbed at knifepoint, maid's bag outside school got snatched, mother in car waiting for kid with engine on got mugged, teacher's car got.......click to learn what next.

Is the grass really greener???

Posted on May 4, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

There are times when I tell myself enough is enough - I really want to live somewhere else. Times like today. I got news about a road accident I witnessed yesterday on my way to work. For some reason, God has given me the spy.......click to learn what next.

Embarrassing moments of armpits and groins

Posted on April 22, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

I was told this was a true story of an Australian Mother. She has three kids under five and is busy as hell. One evening, she is just too bloody exhausted for her daily shower and sinks into bed without even brushing her.......click to learn what next.

Nose cauterisation HURTS!!!

Posted on April 22, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

I just read that nose cauterisation actually hurts!!! The Doctor warned me of no such thing!!! Shall I cancel? Shall I? Shall I? 2 more days to decide.

Of Twisted Ankles and Nose Polyps’s

Posted on April 22, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Finally! After 5 weeks of off and on limping and spurts of sharp and dull pain on my poor abused twisted left ankle, the Hubs tonight found the exact spot where it appears to have twisted. He massaged my left foot for two hours.......click to learn what next.

Childhood Reminiscence

Posted on April 21, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

I love being a Mother. I listened to the Sound of Music every milli-second I was on the road today. It's funny how when I was a little girl, the movie didn't have such a big impact on me as other childhood movies did........click to learn what next.

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Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend

Posted on April 17, 2007February 18, 2022 by Mamapumpkin

Many little boys' mothers have already decided that their sons will not be dating my T anytime in the future. This is because not only does T have an incredibly demanding personality, she knows how to sing the chorus to Marilyn Monroe's Diamonds are.......click to learn what next.

Handphone relationships

Posted on April 17, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Our dependence on technology is astonishing. Twenty years ago, a handful of KL-lites had a mobile phone. You know those large black ATUR hand carry sets that double up as weapons? Today, everyone has a handphone. Six year old children, maids, the bus.......click to learn what next.

MILK rejection in toddlers

Posted on April 17, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Little T has decided that she is now a big girl and no longer needs her milk. My mother and grandmother had always stressed from Day One that milk was very important for babies and children. They warned me not to take away.......click to learn what next.