Another reason why I don’t have a maid

Posted on September 30, 2007September 30, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

When we were in Australia, this maid complained that hoovering was too difficult. Especially with a hoover that keeps getting tangled in her little legs, was noisy and heavy. So her Nana got the little princess a new cordless hoover. See what happens when you.......click to learn what next.

Snippets from my little imp

Posted on September 30, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

The Hubs has a knack for losing things whenever we are out as a family. Temporarily. He loses things because he has the weekend duty of entertaining the little one. Anyone who would dare take on the challenge of being responsible for my little.......click to learn what next.

Disk cleanup and Disk defragmentation

Posted on September 28, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

When was the last time you did the above? Please try it and let me know if my blog is still turtle humping at your end. If you do not know how, Go to START / All Programs / Accessories / System Tools.......click to learn what next.

Road rage and naked child public punishment

Posted on September 27, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

The latter will scare and infuriate you to no end. These are true stories happening right here in Kuala Lumpur. We'll start with the lesser of evil. Kampung Pandan roundabout Whilst driving today, I witnessed a road bully. Malay male on a motorbike stopped.......click to learn what next.

The important things in a 3 year old’s life

Posted on September 26, 2007September 27, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

 From pretty fair maiden.....  To the party breakdancer.  The monkey really IS your real Mummy, Tee....  You call this a sword? It's Pink!  Being twirled like Thumbelina.  Volunteering as the Magician's Aid.  The Monkey Puzzle cake by Mamamin, adapted from Tee's favourite book.  The cake had.......click to learn what next.

My daughter is possessed….

Posted on September 25, 2007September 25, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Let's hope it lasts. Today was an unusually loaded day for us. Tee danced at school, pooed at her Nana's, visited the Queen, then skipped to her Great-Grandmother's for her first lantern stroll. Our normal days go like this - school, then home. School, then home. School, then home........click to learn what next.

Technology’s pulling at my leg!

Posted on September 25, 2007September 25, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

You know, the thing about technology, is that it's supposed to be the tool that frees us Moms from the grinds of Motherhood. Dishwashers (for removing stubborn stains) - tick. Dryers (for drying children) - tick. Idiot Box (for babysitting) - tick. Wheels (for transporting children.......click to learn what next.

What’s pojestwone, Mummy? It’s Progesterone

Posted on September 24, 2007September 24, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

All of you must think I'm bonkers for discussing hormones with my three year old but those of you who have been following this blog since she was a lot younger will know that Tee, is one of a kind. She demanded to know.......click to learn what next.

Monday scurries and weekend curries

Posted on September 24, 2007September 24, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Last night, I informed Tee that Daddy was finally returning tomorrow. She has been really good this time round about Daddy being abroad with the last trip seeing her wail every single night for the father figure who showers her with kisses and.......click to learn what next.

In the car today

Posted on September 22, 2007September 22, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

"Mummy, I want to go dating." After numerous trials of explanation that she just could NOT date her Uncle nor her Daddy nor anyone who was remotely related to her, in which she failed to understand completely.....she changed the subject. "When I grow.......click to learn what next.

Making Money from my blog

Posted on September 21, 2007September 13, 2019 by Mamapumpkin

I made USD150 in a day between yesterday and today. It also meant only 3 hours of sleep.  Now I know why all the Moms are doing this. Now I'm getting even more excited about blogging. Of course, I won't be making USD150.......click to learn what next.

Did I make it to KLIA?

Posted on September 21, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Thank you to all of you who took time to comment. By this morning, the Hubs still hadn't responded to my text message asking him if I should risk going to the airport alone with Tee. My dearest brother, with all good intentions,.......click to learn what next.

I need to design a child rack!

Posted on September 20, 2007September 21, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Whenever we visit my mom every Friday, it's Tee's ticket to freedom. She gets all the candy in the world, is protected from disciplinary warnings and spits at the Thinking Corner. The girl has a SERIOUS field day. Today was no different. Whilst.......click to learn what next.

My first conference table jitters

Posted on September 20, 2007September 20, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

The big Petronas job. 20 leery fall guys. I thrashed them. Contract sealed. Headquarters were pleased. My first brush with a boardroom was in KL. Then, at the inexperienced age of 25, I was merely a secondary contributor. I never would have imagined that one.......click to learn what next.

Thou shall honour thy grandparents in KLIA

Posted on September 20, 2007September 20, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

The Hubs is in Bahrain. It is the kid and I. Home alone. I got a call this evening from Tee's grandparents informing us that they will be in Kuala Lumpur tomorrow evening from 5pm to midnight for a long transit to Shanghai........click to learn what next.