Weekly playdates for a 5 year old

Posted on September 28, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Because so much attention is paid to T2 right now and believe me, Tee really feels it, poor girl, I am trying to organise at least one playdate per week to entertain my poor lass. Who's up for a playdate at mine, please.......click to learn what next.

Godpa Dave from New York

Posted on September 26, 2009September 24, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Tee chilling out with her Godfather......who brought her lots of goodies from all around the world. Tee's Godfather is a partner at a renown entertainment architecture firm in Manhattan and flies all over the world first class, stays only at the best hotel.......click to learn what next.

The story of the green grass skirt

Posted on September 22, 2009September 19, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Exactly 3 days before Tee's grand birthday party (and I say GRAND, because in all my life of almost forty years, I have never, ever had the opportunity to celebrate my birthday in a hotel before at this scale!!! And the only reason.......click to learn what next.

Singer Sewing Machine Box Malaysia

Posted on September 21, 2009September 19, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

This is the sewing machine that we used to sew some of the thank you gifts that were made for Tee's friends. We also sewed her party flags with this machine. . . . . . . . . . . . ........click to learn what next.

Madagascar Birthday Cake

Posted on September 18, 2009September 16, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Tee had initially wanted a Ben10 Birthday Cake for her Green Birthday Party but I managed to talk her out of it. For some reason, I had notions of lesbianism when my daughter asked to have a Ben10 cake. Don't ask. So phew!.......click to learn what next.

What makes Tee happy

Posted on September 17, 2009September 15, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Chocolate.......... In the presence of Uncle Ben or Nana........... Getting kisses from Mommy......... and when friends come over....... Simple. What makes me happy?

Happy 5th Birthday Tee!!!

Posted on September 16, 2009September 15, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Tee, posing at the start of her party before guests arrived. My Dearest Tee, It seems only yesterday that you came into this world and now you already have a baby sister. Just look at you! This year we reviewed your old videos.......click to learn what next.

Tee should attend the Performing Arts preschool

Posted on September 14, 2009September 14, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Last weekend was Tee's 5th Birthday and we stayed the weekend at the hotel where her party was held. She immediately took to the built-in luggage rack and made it her stage, did a little (or should I say, a very long.....) performance.......click to learn what next.

What is your hygiene level?

Posted on September 10, 2009September 8, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

The above (sharing a bath with friends) is something I would never, ever attempt. But Tee and her friends seemed to have a blast. I just think it is so 'geli' *shivers*. Who knows what germs gets passes around in the water..... Whenever.......click to learn what next.

How to keep a 5 year old girl occupied

Posted on September 8, 2009September 4, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

For HOURS....... Ensure first of all that your child knows how to read. Teach her the mechanics of a laptop computer. Send her to www.disneyfairies.com Let her fiddle around and find something she's interested in. A good friend of ours introduced this activity.......click to learn what next.

Just not in the mood

Posted on September 7, 2009September 4, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

As a blogger Mom, one of the things my poor family has to endure is having their photographs taken. ALL THE TIME. As a result, I get this: And this: Bah! What a spoilt sport.......*sulks*

Tee with Paddington Bear

Posted on September 6, 2009September 2, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Paddington Bear was Tee’s first bear ever as Tok-Tok had brought him home from London just as she was born. Of course, she didn’t know how to appreciate him then. Then her bedroom (which she does not sleep in) wall was plastered with.......click to learn what next.

Reading challenges for a 5 year old

Posted on September 2, 2009August 28, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

When my good friend brought back some Enid Blyton books for Tee, I must say I was initially curious as to whether Tee could cope with books of 120 pages, but I kept positive and encouraging and told Tee how I used to.......click to learn what next.

Tee playing with blocks

Posted on August 30, 2009August 26, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Blocks are one of the best investments you can give to your child as one of their first toys. I took these picture weeks ago because Tee had done some very imaginative building with her blocks but for the life of me, I.......click to learn what next.

Dressing up dolls

Posted on August 29, 2009August 26, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

This is what Tee gets up to when I do not have the time to entertain her. Or she reads quietly in her own room or does one of her many workbooks. Sometimes, she'd do her jigsaw puzzles or ask for TV but.......click to learn what next.