Great sharing! – Part 1

Posted on July 10, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

On the way home from school today, Tee despondently said that she didn't get a 'great sharing' punch today. Well, it's not uncommon that I don't understand what she goes on about and most of the time, she does rap on with her imagination, but after.......click to learn what next.

Blood and fainting

Posted on July 9, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

I'm not sure why many of Tee's dramas always occur whilst I'm spinning the wheel. Is it mere coincidence or is she that bored of the moving window scenery of Protons and highways? I have reminded her for the umpteenth time that whilst I.......click to learn what next.

Change is the only constant

Posted on July 8, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

I used to work for a global conglomerate where change evolved every nanominute of my 16 hour day. If it wasn't happening, something was wrong. We had to be on our toenails 24/7 and employees were stirred in a pressure cooker. A sure formula for raking.......click to learn what next.

The Big Pumpkin

Posted on July 8, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Finally, I am posting an updated photograph of myself because I found one where I look better than Tee :P She usually gets all the attention whilst I blend into the wallpaper, y'know. Not that I mind. I also don't look as large.......click to learn what next.

The Wedding Anniversary Surprise!

Posted on July 8, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

The Hubs and I have been married for 6 years. Known each other for 10. Our wedding anniversaries, like birthdays and Valentines Day et al, are really no big deal. If we're up to the mood, we'll do something. If we're not, we.......click to learn what next.

About Pumpkins

Posted on July 8, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

For someone whose blog's url is called Big Pumpkin, I sure HATE. Absolutely DETEST........cutting and de-skinning pumpkins. From today onwards, I shall bring the pumpkins to my Mother's house and get the maid to chop them up. Unfortunately or fortunately, Tee loves eating.......click to learn what next.

Tee’s Great Grandmother: 85 years on, still going strong…

Posted on July 7, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

For some reason, I suddenly had a strong urge to write about my grandmother tonight. My Grandma still drives herself everywhere. She drives to Church, she drives 60 kilometres TWICE a week to yoga class, she drives herself to the local hospital. Someone her.......click to learn what next.

No Way Out

Posted on July 7, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

A friend asked me today what I would do if I was one of the police officers charged for the murder of the Mongolian lady, Altantuya. The families of the police officer are possibly in grave danger. The police officer would have been.......click to learn what next.

Camouflage

Posted on July 7, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

One amazing (amazing because Tee had allowed me a lie-in) morning, I woke up to discover that my daughter had found her paint pots and busied herself with a little project. On her tummy..... On her legs.....and foot... "What's going on???!!!! Why are.......click to learn what next.

Are toddlers expected to greet people?

Posted on July 7, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

OK. I need some advise here. Being Asian, it is part of our culture to greet people. I'm not saying Westerners don't greet people but here, it is considered extremely BAD MANNERS, if you don't. Clearly and cheerfully. Like if we visited my Grandmother's home,.......click to learn what next.

Of solids and liquids…

Posted on July 6, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

My shower cubicle has 10 bottles of shampoo and conditioner because I like mixing and matching. I get bored easilly. And I usually have about 5 bottles of liquid soap too and a couple of body scrub jars. And one bar soap. Whilst.......click to learn what next.

How to increase blog traffic

Posted on July 5, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

I was reading 5xMom (yes, she really is a Mom 5 times over! You've gotta respect THAT) yesterday when something enlightened me. She said something to the effect of how some people blog hop and leave comments in other's blogs so they can.......click to learn what next.

What is your Mothering Personality?

Posted on July 4, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

I am the Helicopter Mom - always hovering over poor Tee. But only because I know her strengths and weaknesses to a Tee. Tee is very good with speech and imagination, logic and fine motor skills. But she is not so good with her.......click to learn what next.

Future supermodel of dwarf city

Posted on July 3, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

I love this girl!!!

This is how much Tee is loved by her Daddy (aka sucker)

Posted on July 3, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

He would tell her the story 8 times if she asked him to. He would sit down and play with her if she asked him to. They play anything from trains, to dolls, to puzzles and games, to cars and bikes, to make.......click to learn what next.