Tee’s magnifying glass

Posted on April 18, 2008April 19, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

A year ago, Tee learnt about the magical magnifying glass in school and immediately wanted one of her own. And when Tee wants something, she doesn't stop asking for it till she gets it. (Unless we threaten her with death, not even a lolly would quash her persistence.) So.......click to learn what next.

Tuesday 15 April

Posted on April 15, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx  I have promised the Hubs that I will clean out our study soon. That promise started a few years ago  Q_Q So today, I looked at the study and counted 45 shelves that needed clearing. Getting rid of old books for new ones and God knows what else.......click to learn what next.

Reading to toddlers

Posted on April 14, 2008April 22, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx There was a point in time when I wanted to know how I could teach Tee to actually read by herself because I was tired of reading to her. Do you have any idea how boring it is to read The Monkey Puzzle consecutively seven times??? And.......click to learn what next.

Tee’s chilli padi mouth

Posted on April 13, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx  The Hubs was furiously looking for a file this morning which housed Tee's work from school. I asked him to ask the maid (which we borrowed from my Mom for the weekend) as she would know since she would have been the one to move it. He.......click to learn what next.

Picture frame for the MIL

Posted on April 13, 2008April 13, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

I need to go shopping for some picture frames today because we need to give my MIL photos of Tee. If we gave the in-laws the printed photos only, they would just remain as printed photos but if we gave it to them in picture frames, then they.......click to learn what next.

How to love your child more

Posted on April 13, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

A dear friend shared an idea with me when I whinged about how difficult it was to care for a child, and I would like to share it with you because we all go through struggles as Moms, and I believe that children deserve all the love they.......click to learn what next.

Another crazy weekend

Posted on April 13, 2008April 13, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx  Friday morning - breakfast at Baba Low's (nyonya breaky joint in Bangsar) : topic of discussion, allergies in children Friday afternoon -playgroup Friday night - farewell dinner for friend moving to Holland: dinner at Shooks (lousy food, lousy prices but it was PACKED!!! Obviously people have more money than.......click to learn what next.

My daughter is so spoilt!!!

Posted on April 9, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx  Tee is spoilt, spoilt, spoilt, spoilt, spoilt!!! In my eyes anyway. Is there a way to un-spoil a child? My consolations:- People comment that she is the most polite little girl that they've ever met. She has the kindest heart like her grandmother. She is bright and has.......click to learn what next.

15 years but certainly not forgotten

Posted on April 9, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx  2nd April 1972 My dearest Sammi girl, It is now 2008 and I have a wonderful little girl who is exactly like us. Yes, I can already see her characteristics ingrained with my original stamp this early on. She is only three and a half. Life has taken strange paths.......click to learn what next.

My precious adorable Ladybug

Posted on April 9, 2008April 9, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

This ladybug costume was purchased from Toys 'R' Us when Tee was less than a year old and is meant for a one year old child. She wore it before she was one albeit it swam on her, wore it to several parties with various crowds and even.......click to learn what next.

Learning alphabetical blends

Posted on April 9, 2008April 9, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

For the longest time, Tee has known her alphabets and her phonics to the point that her teacher at school is convinced that I've been sending her for Kumon classes - what is that?! Little does she know that Tee learnt her alphabetical phonics from www.starfall.com haha!! Yup,.......click to learn what next.

When Tee is bored

Posted on April 8, 2008April 8, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

She entertains herself by dressing up and pretending to be a Moulin Rouge showgirl. Talk about style. *rolls eyeballs*

Now I remember why I stayed away from Mommy cliques!

Posted on April 8, 2008April 8, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

*warning - major rant ahead* The Hubs has warned me before to not hang out with Moms. It seemed such a ludicrous suggestion because who else would I hang out with if it wasn't for Moms??? Teenaged girls? Old ladies?? Men?? No, his advice was to be friends.......click to learn what next.

The final countdown

Posted on April 7, 2008April 7, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx The Hubs, who has been Tee's sole carer for the last 4.5 days, has begged me today for a one and a half hour early release from his duties, which was originally scheduled for midnight tonight. He had missed his Formula One yesterday because he was in charge.......click to learn what next.

Sony Portable Playstation

Posted on April 6, 2008April 6, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx  My Mom bought one last week. For herself. For herself ???? For herself !!!!!! Have you ever seen a grandma addicted to a playstation? I thought those things were for the age range of 8 - 18 ?! Her kids are all fighting over it. Her grandaughter.......click to learn what next.