Where am I going?

Posted on May 17, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

This has been a nagging cloud of late. Back in my heydays (yes, I did have them - where have they gone???), I had direction. I had purpose. There was a plan. All was well as I approached my estimable life goals. I.......click to learn what next.

The mouth of defiance!

Posted on May 17, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Rushing Tee to go to bed tonight as I had a date with a girlfriend (actually, I rush her to bed every night - y'know, I just can't wait for that moment of peace; it's like crossing the finishing line of a 10.......click to learn what next.

CPR for Babies and Toddlers

Posted on May 16, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

As promised - a boring but informative post. First and foremost, babies and toddlers (BT) are made up differently from adults so before you ever touch a BT in distress, read my lesson. Hollywood movies teach us to tilt the unconscious person's head.......click to learn what next.

The case of the missing McDonald’s Cheeseburger

Posted on May 15, 2007September 27, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

After 5 hours of sleep (which is more than I get some days), I did the school run and determinedly headed off to the gym. Half way there, I get a distressed phone call from a friend who's lost her way and is.......click to learn what next.

Worshipping your Chinese Ancestors – Cheng Beng

Posted on May 15, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Every year we go back to Kota Bharu during Cheng Beng to pay our respects to the Hub's grandparents who have passed on. This year Tee got to come along and had a swell time helping us. The routine is to clean out.......click to learn what next.

Laughter, the best medicine

Posted on May 15, 2007January 8, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

We go through this on a daily basis.  Actually, it happens for the most part of our day. For the muscles strength and toning, weight lifting exercise is done. Different types of bars are used for muscles building. One such form is curl.......click to learn what next.

You know your toddler has reached a developmental milestone

Posted on May 14, 2007February 4, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

.....when she allows you to have a crap all by yourself. For the last 2 and a half years of her life, Tee never liked being alone. What more, she'd rather be stuck in a cubicle of tarantulas with such a stench than be.......click to learn what next.

Separation Anxiety at Playschool – part deux

Posted on May 14, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

I swear by this theory. I spent close to 10 days observing Tee's playschool when she first started and observed the whole play of what experts define as separation anxiety. In particular, I observed the kids who had one parent carers, that is.......click to learn what next.

Earn an income from home online

Posted on May 14, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

That's a fantasy of mine. Now that I've settled into Motherhood slipping farther and farther away from the corporate world, I wonder when my next income will materialise. If ever. For the last four years that I have not stepped into an office,.......click to learn what next.

Separation Anxiety at Playschool – the drama unfolds

Posted on May 14, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

After skiving for 5 days (since we had the flu), I expected Tee to be clingy again when I dropped her off at school this morning; only to be informed that her favourite teacher was absent today. WHAT?!!! Tee caught on quickly and.......click to learn what next.

Toddler Parties

Posted on May 14, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

I've read that the number of kids you should invite to a toddler's party is equivalent to the toddler's age. If she is one year old, you invite one other friend. If she is two, two friends, three - three friends etc. Of course,.......click to learn what next.

Toddler Flu on Men

Posted on May 14, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Tee brought home a nasty flu from school last week and since then we've both been moving around with yellow green snort trickling from our flat noses. Then mine got worst and I was out for a whole day and a half. It's.......click to learn what next.

“Happy Mother’s Day, Mummy!”

Posted on May 13, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

First thing in the morning after I heard not so silent whispers from the Hubs. Tee later tells me she loves me very much, to the moon and back, forever and ever. She has rehearsed those lines pretty much at the back of.......click to learn what next.

Reality Bites

Posted on May 13, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

It's happened finally. I received my annual blood test results. Not good. High Cholesterol (potential heart attack). High Blood Sugar (potential diabetes). Above Average Uric Acid (potential gout). I was warned to exercise at least 4 times a week for at least 20 minutes........click to learn what next.

Fat lady Insomnia

Posted on May 12, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

5am - I am not asleep. Tomorrow:- 830am blood results arrive 930am window blinds supplier comes in for measurement 11am kid's birthday party to attend 1600 help/supervise amateur chef's cook in my kitchen 1800 final touches on my chocolate surprise dish 1900 guests.......click to learn what next.