Horsing around at the Westin Hotel

Posted on March 22, 2011March 21, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

That's what Godpa Dave calls it. Bless Godpa Dave, he makes it a point to visit us every time he happens to be in the region. He leads such a busy life traveling the world that he never knows which city he's in most days. Before he visited.......click to learn what next.

Power Struggles with kids

Posted on March 20, 2011March 20, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

After spending 2 full days where I was out the door by 830am and back home only after midnight (and this is due for a variety of reasons), on Day 3, I was about to book myself into Tanjong Rambutan (that is our famous local mental asylum). Tired.......click to learn what next.

Pinching sisters

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

It's my first day back home with the kids after a PURRRR.....FECT girlie weekend and how I already wish I was back in Bangkok. Yes, ALREADY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Did I miss my kids? No. Nonononononono. No. Maybe I'm a bad mother, but I don't think so. Certainly I did not.......click to learn what next.

My Future Bride

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Despite all her Ben10-ism, I'm glad to share that T1 still has some feminine hormones in her. Some people have worryingly advised that I should encourage her to wear dresses at least some times ladidadida or she might turn gay, but I'm sure this is just a phase.......click to learn what next.

Oshkosh B’Gosh Baby Shoes

Posted on March 5, 2011July 4, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

These sturdy rubber OshKosh B'Gosh shoes are barely 2 months old!!! We bought them just before we went to Kelantan for Chinese New Year and now, T2 can no longer fit into them. DAMMIT!!! It is a Size 3 - anyone interested to help us put money towards.......click to learn what next.

Getting kids to help in the kitchen

Posted on March 3, 2011March 1, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Getting kids to help in the kitchen is a good idea. From the age of two, T1 has helped me in the kitchen and everywhere else. She loves peeling garlic and peeling/plucking vegetables. Now that she's a bit older, she's finally been allowed to use the peeler and.......click to learn what next.

Why kids love french fries

Posted on March 2, 2011March 1, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Because it's frigging SALTY?????!!!!!! Seriously, whenever we order french fries from McDonalds or wherever, I always request for NO SALT PLEASE. I know it is a pain in the arse and sometimes, I forget even, but it is so worth it. They really don't need all that salt........click to learn what next.

The birds and the bees……

Posted on February 27, 2011February 27, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

......have still not come out to sting. Phew. Sometimes the birds shit a little but I can always clean shit. Question of the day was, "Mommy, so when Uncle Ben gets married, does the baby come BEFORE the wedding or AFTER the wedding?" Darn cute. After cackles of.......click to learn what next.

What is Mandi Bunga?

Posted on February 21, 2011February 21, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Mandi Bunga is a Malaysian/Indonesian ritual performed to dispel bad luck, or to cleanse your body from unwanted 'toxins' and is practised by Malaysians of all races, Chinese, Malays and Indians alike. My girls had the opportunity to experience a Mandi Bunga one day when Nana made a.......click to learn what next.

Tae Kwon Do for self-defense

Posted on February 14, 2011February 12, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

T1 started Tae Kwon Do classes this year together with her best friend from school. They look SO cute, don't you think? And they certainly make them work hard! Look at their flushed faces!!! T1's TaeKwonDo outfit has a zip in front because she is so short that.......click to learn what next.

Days at the fish spa

Posted on February 14, 2011February 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I haven't a clue what T1's fascination is with fish spas but she absolutely LOVES them. Last year, she negotiated with us that if she were to get full marks for all her papers, then we'd treat her to a weekly fish spa for 3 months. We agreed.......click to learn what next.

A home for Sophie the Giraffe

Posted on February 13, 2011February 12, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Whilst I was busy one day, T1 entertained herself by building a home for Sophie the Giraffe. I've been thinking if I should sell Sophie but she's a bit sentimental so I haven't had the heart to do it yet. Poor T2......Mommy wants to sell all her toys!.......click to learn what next.

Stylo at Pavilion 2010

Posted on February 4, 2011January 28, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Check out the big shoe.....I must tell T1 the story of the old woman who lived in the shoe. She used to have the book but I'll bet she's forgotten!

Terms of Endearment

Posted on February 4, 2011January 28, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

T1 loves money $$$$$

Posted on February 1, 2011January 27, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

ALREADY???? I found  a book with her writings in it and this is what it said :  Once upon a time, instead of water falling, money fell. Yay! Scrambled eggs to be. Milly Molly Mandy. August 2010 - when spelling was still weak. Must be my influence. Hick.