Coping with stress

Posted on September 23, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

I've had almost 10 days of intense stress now. There is a family crisis and I, being one of the saner ones in Eurasian Land, have become the mediator in the midst of a family squabble. *sigh* It's everything to do with love.......click to learn what next.

Children discovering things for themselves

Posted on September 16, 2008September 16, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Tee, my cheeky fairy princess..... It is common knowledge that experts have always advised parents to leave their children alone during play to allow them to learn about the world themselves. For example, if you give your child a set of blocks, then.......click to learn what next.

What to do when your four year old swears!

Posted on September 16, 2008September 16, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Tee loves singing. She loves singing so much that she is almost always singing. She loves making up lyrics too, quite a composer she is. She has figured out how to rhyme words and constantly asks if the words rhyme and if it.......click to learn what next.

Do not underestimate the power of a woman scorn!

Posted on September 16, 2008September 16, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Once upon a time, there were 2 famous Eurasian sisters - let's call them the G-spot Sisters for the purpose of this story. The G-spot sisters were the talk of the town and had many men falling at their feet but only performed.......click to learn what next.

Hassle Free Kid’s Birthday Parties!

Posted on September 13, 2008September 13, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

You know how every year since Tee was born, we've had only one party? Well this year was a little different. We had done so much traveling that Mommy was too darn tired to organise a party so instead, we just had little.......click to learn what next.

Questions a four year old girl asks…

Posted on September 12, 2008September 12, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Scene: Mother and daughter about to step into the shower together. Naked. Why? Do you shower with your clothes on? "Mom? Why are your boobies pointing to the ground???" *pause* Mother looks horrified. "Why? Where do you think they should be pointing?" "Straight.......click to learn what next.

Facebook Friends….or whatever you call them

Posted on September 12, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

As I browsed through Facebook tonight, and only because someone added me as a friend (whilst I have a 10 friend request still pending), I started wondering what it really meant to be a facebook friend. Do I become your friend if I.......click to learn what next.

Tee’s busy week

Posted on September 12, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

I can drop dead right now. This week was birthday week, although Tee's birthday is really tomorrow. Monday and Tuesday afternoon, we had Mandarin classes. Wednesday morning, Tee's birthday party at school. Wednesday and Thursday afternoon, Tee was shooting in an Astro TVB8.......click to learn what next.

Forgotten password

Posted on September 12, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

You know, I had quite a few posts to complete by tonight because this week has been a super busy week but I tried logging into one of the blog agents and realised that I'd fogotten the password!!! I am so frustrated right.......click to learn what next.

How to know you’re Chinese (tag)

Posted on September 7, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

I got this tag from Nomadic Mom ages, I mean, aaaaaaa......................ges ago. And I'm doing it today because there is some chicken soup being boiled in the kitchen that is supposed to be good for me and it is making me super nauseous!.......click to learn what next.

Shouting at your kids – Part 2

Posted on September 6, 2008September 6, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Alas, it was too good to be true. After not shouting at Tee for 3 whole days, on the day the Hubs was due back from Bahrain, she got her dragon lady back. The rascal was taking almost TWO hours to get ready.......click to learn what next.

A battle of wills with my ‘almost’ four year old

Posted on September 4, 2008September 4, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

I keep calling her my 'almost' four year old because I am in denial. I don't want a four year old. I want her to be three forever..................But. I'll have to face it sooner or later, as Tee races towards teen-hood and gives.......click to learn what next.

Collecting wind chimes

Posted on September 4, 2008September 4, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

If you don't already know, I collect wind chimes. Yup. I started collecting wind chimes in 1990 when I got my first wind chime, a gift from a friend. Today, I have over twenty wind chimes (will take a photo for you one.......click to learn what next.

Is this how old married couples feel for each other?

Posted on September 4, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

I got this on the email today from my cousin and it was just too good not to share.....edited. A family is seated at the dinner table when the son asks his father,"Dad, how many kinds of boobs are there?" The father was.......click to learn what next.

Horrible, horrible premenstrual day!!!

Posted on September 3, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

This morning I had to go to Tee's school to do some photography. Then we had music class. By the time we got home, I was soooooooooooooooooooo sleepy. Mind you, I had a good 8 hours sleep last night so I'm not sure.......click to learn what next.