The fascination for Mr Men and Little Miss – Roger Hargreaves

Posted on October 6, 2008October 6, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Yes, Roger Hargreaves - damn you! Tee has been loving Mr Men and Little Miss books of late and I hate them. I hate them because they are so bloody long and when she needs to go to bed really quickly (like when.......click to learn what next.

Getting pregnant with the help of traditional Chinese herbs

Posted on October 5, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

I am usually a skeptic when it comes to traditional Chinese medicine what with the recent milk scandal in China et al. It has gone horribly wrong before for people I know but it has also worked for some. For me personally, I.......click to learn what next.

Choosing glasses at the opticians a lot lately…..

Posted on October 3, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

I'm bored of my frameless glasses and I don't wear contacts because I am just too darn lazy. So how? I'm planning to go back to my librarian look, the black framed bookworm look :-) Unfortunately, my nose is too flat to hold.......click to learn what next.

Children with overloaded schedules

Posted on October 3, 2008October 3, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Why do I have to go for so many classes, Mommy??? Are you guilty of being your child’s chauffeur to a myriad of extra-curricular activities every week? Or perhaps you send your driver into doing the dreaded task? What are the consequences of.......click to learn what next.

Tee’s love for her boyfriend

Posted on October 3, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Tee, my four year old, has had the same boyfriend for almost two years now. That's long for a kid. But what can I say? My girl is loyal. And so far her boyfriend is too. I have big fears though, because she.......click to learn what next.

Toddler gym at Solaris Mont Kiara

Posted on October 2, 2008October 2, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

One of the things that Tee loves to do is attend this Toddler Gym in Solaris. We've only been twice but she always asks for it because she is essentially a talker and a mover (ie the mouth and the body do not.......click to learn what next.

Complete honesty between man and wife

Posted on October 2, 2008October 3, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

I asked the Hubs what he thought made a wonderful wife. 36 hours later and 5 presses for an answer, he finally responded. With caution albeit. His first answer was "YOU'RE a wonderful wife!" Liar. Apparently.......a wonderful wife would: Take care of him.......click to learn what next.

Why I love myself – reason #1

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Because when I am really sick and exhausted to the bone, and have to force rush some offers to bullshit about post, I pull every muscle within my body in unison with every fat cell (and we all know how much I have.......click to learn what next.

How to prevent weak lungs

Posted on October 1, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Stop drinking cold drinks. STOP. Stay away from smokers. Stay indoors. Start swimming regularly. Move to a cleaner country. Start eating healthy. Try eating a live newborn mouse or dried crocodile's tongue. Something like that. You see, I never did any of the.......click to learn what next.

Making fresh orange juice

Posted on September 23, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Some of Tee's favourite drinks include Orange Juice, Almond Tea, Honey Water, Ribena and Apple Juice. Milk - she loves it sometimes and sometimes she's not in the mood for it. Never water. *sigh* Fresh orange juice has always been a sure winner.......click to learn what next.

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.