Mrs Gabriel’s Secret Haven

Posted on August 8, 2006 by Mamapumpkin

After parking my car at what seemed like an old dilapidated block of flats, I made my way up to the home of Mrs Gabriel, bumping into a little girl on her pink tricycle, assumingly one of the neighbour’s daughters. Three landings and.......click to learn what next.

The Rat Race of the Asian Toddler

Posted on August 8, 2006 by Mamapumpkin

If you were left alone in this world to raise a child without external influences, have you ever thought what type of child you would raise? Ask yourself deep down. What are the values you want inculcated in your child? When does your.......click to learn what next.

I have cancer

Posted on August 8, 2006March 17, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

We are all too familiar with the platitude, it won’t happen to me.   What are the chances that I would strike a lottery in my lifetime or break a leg whilst skiing or lose an uncle in an unfortunate car crash? Many.......click to learn what next.

Politically correct lines versus brute honesty

Posted on August 6, 2006 by Mamapumpkin

So I’ve been real tired since the Ibu house move and all our other activities that I am telling myself we need to slow down. Seriously….I need to force myself to say NO. And guess what? This weekend, we already have Saturday -.......click to learn what next.

Toddler communicating

Posted on August 6, 2006 by Mamapumpkin

We went for playgroup today and after that were invited to one of the mom’s house for lunch. A few of us arrived before the host so the maid let us in while we made ourselves comfortable on the carpeted floor. The lights.......click to learn what next.

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.