A preschooler’s love of pampering sessions

Posted on July 30, 2009July 23, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

That’s my girl for you. Influenced by her grandmother since the day she was born, Tee loves hair washes at the hair salons, massages (including foot reflexology) and smearing smellies on her entire body. She likes body scrubs, moisturisers, lip balms, face creams,.......click to learn what next.

My sensitive VIRGO child

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Has been crying almost every night because she really does not want Mommy to go to the hospital to stay without her. She even bugged me to call the hospital to ask them how much a double room with two beds cost so.......click to learn what next.

Tee’s first Mandarin Class with the Big Kids

Posted on July 29, 2009July 22, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I asked Tee, “So how big are these kids in your Big Kids Class?” “They are 5 and 6 year olds.” “Oh….that’s not THAT big?” “I mean, they are 6 and 9 years old.” “You mean there are only 2 other people in.......click to learn what next.

My Little Miss Sunshine

Posted on July 28, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

......can be such the poser. Even just before bed! This is another expensive pair of pyjamas that Tee conned her Nana into buying for her. She is SO SPOILT!!!

A lesson in Algebra for a preschooler

Posted on July 28, 2009July 22, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Tee is at this stage where she needs to do sums equivalent to 10 + A = 15, so what is A? Wow! I sure don’t remember doing that at Primary One! But that’s where the International School syllabus is at. It was.......click to learn what next.

Tee’s new ambition

Posted on July 26, 2009July 26, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

With Tee's impending assessment exam coming up, I have been urging her to practise some of her Bahasa but she remains completely uninterested. Not because she doesn't like it, I'm sure, but purely just to defy me, her mother. All of last week,.......click to learn what next.

A preschooler who knows how to swear

Posted on July 26, 2009July 17, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

“Mommy? Today Daddy said fucking hell in the car.” “Oh….?? And why did he say that?” “I think he lost his phone. I think you need to smack him.” “Yes, I shall smack him when I see him tonight.” Early the next morning,.......click to learn what next.

Tee’s coin collection

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Tee has had an interest in coins ever since she found an antique coin from my great-grandfather's collection and since then, she has asked about coins; why they are different, why such pictures are put on them, why they are shaped differently and.......click to learn what next.

Soon to be the new big sister

Posted on July 20, 2009July 15, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

In less than 10 days, Tee’s entire life would change and she will be a new big sister. In exactly 12 days, she sits for her entrance assessment to big school. I have been advised that she will be completely bored doing Primary.......click to learn what next.

Best Scones Ever

Posted on July 19, 2009July 15, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Scones are not easily available in KL – well, good scones that is. The ones that are all buttery and melt in your mouth kind of scones, not the crumbly ones that fall apart at every bite. For the longest time, I’ve been.......click to learn what next.

Tee’s favourite Swimming Pool in KL

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

We try to bring Tee swimming at least once a week, if time permits, and despite various options of swimming destinations, she always asks for one particular pool comprising several pools with ‘slides’ and water fountains and water jet bubbles. Here is where.......click to learn what next.

Addicted to Kiehl’s, oh no!

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

One day whilst window shopping in KLCC, we came across one of Tee’s favourite cosmetic brands, Kiehl’s. Mommy couldn’t resist stepping inside and of course, daughter followed suit just as excitedly. We tried some products and needed to buy something. Anything! We must.......click to learn what next.

Improving a Preschooler’s Reading skills

Posted on July 15, 2009July 9, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

We pay almost RM1000 per semester for Tee to go for reading classes when she can already read. This is just to satisfy her desire for wanting to spend extra time with her friends at school. We haven’t decided if this is money.......click to learn what next.

Tee practising her piano

Posted on July 14, 2009July 9, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Tee has been given her concert piece to be played at her music school’s annual concert. Just look at how this girl sits when she plays the piano! No examiner will be passing her, I can tell you that much! And how many.......click to learn what next.

Preschooler learning the family tree

Posted on July 14, 2009July 9, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Last week, Tee was working on her English workbook and came across a page on her family tree. The exercise was to teach family terminology like uncle, grandfather, cousin, sister etc. I tested her to see how far she knew who and who.......click to learn what next.