The first time

Posted on August 18, 2006 by Mamapumpkin

was with a very, very blonde Finnish guy with a Malaysian accent. He adored me and would cycle 20 kilometres just to see me for an hour or two whenever he ran out of cab money and his dad wouldn't give him more........click to learn what next.

Leeches

Posted on August 18, 2006 by Mamapumpkin

I have a phobia of anything cold, slimy and slithery. That includes all amphibians, reptiles and insects of those sort. My encounters of them have been horrifying and memorable although I wish I wcould erase that part! Once upon a time, a boy.......click to learn what next.

I have 3 fathers…

Posted on August 18, 2006 by Mamapumpkin

Or none at all. Depending on whether I want to see my glass half full or half empty.... Father #1 felt he was too young to be tied down with a baby (i.e. I was an 'accident') so Mom left him because she.......click to learn what next.

Sugar in your armpits

Posted on August 16, 2006 by Mamapumpkin

Mom allowed T to play with flour, sugar and a slice of lemon yesterday in attempt to stop T from annoying her from cooking a great big meal for us. >>Fast Forward>> Somehow I am always sleepy the moment T recharges from her afternoon nap. She.......click to learn what next.

Kwiwerr

Posted on August 14, 2006 by Mamapumpkin

It is not unusual that I am totally zombified this week as T has been searching for my hand many times during the night, more than usual. So when she ran into my bedroom this morning excitedly shouting "Kwiwerr! Kwiwerr!" I wasn't sure if I.......click to learn what next.

Laughter is GREAT for the soul

Posted on August 14, 2006 by Mamapumpkin

When was the last time you laughed? Was it a 2 second chuckle or stomach stitch hysterics that set off after every breather you took? If you have a toddler, it probably wasn’t too long ago.  The only downside of me laughing too.......click to learn what next.

My Baby Needs a King Sized Bed….

Posted on August 11, 2006October 18, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

All to herself. Yup. At my baby shower for what seems like eons ago, my dearest friends and family got us practically everything we needed (for our first newborn, including a beautiful walnut stained cot that was bigger than a standard cot and.......click to learn what next.

The Rat Race of the Asian Toddler

Posted on August 8, 2006 by Mamapumpkin

If you were left alone in this world to raise a child without external influences, have you ever thought what type of child you would raise? Ask yourself deep down. What are the values you want inculcated in your child? When does your.......click to learn what next.

Politically correct lines versus brute honesty

Posted on August 6, 2006 by Mamapumpkin

So I’ve been real tired since the Ibu house move and all our other activities that I am telling myself we need to slow down. Seriously….I need to force myself to say NO. And guess what? This weekend, we already have Saturday -.......click to learn what next.

Toddler communicating

Posted on August 6, 2006 by Mamapumpkin

We went for playgroup today and after that were invited to one of the mom’s house for lunch. A few of us arrived before the host so the maid let us in while we made ourselves comfortable on the carpeted floor. The lights.......click to learn what next.

Fancy dress in puke

Posted on August 6, 2006 by Mamapumpkin

Cough, cough, Oouack! A projectile of puke flew onto me at exactly 7.30pm, just as we were about to open the car door to step out for dinner. This as she chewed on a piece of shredded wheat. My dearest husband goes, “Oh.......click to learn what next.

What is Romance?

Posted on August 5, 2006 by Mamapumpkin

I was born under the star-sign that is supposed to be the most romantic of all star-signs, whatever that means. I cant say if I am a romantic but I certainly know how to appreciate a romantic man. So what exactly is romance?.......click to learn what next.

I’m not ready.

Posted on August 5, 2006 by Mamapumpkin

5 years ago, I married my husband after knowing him for 3 years. We met at the office as we both worked so hard & didnt have a life. 6 months after knowing him, he said he wasnt ready for marriage. Fair enough........click to learn what next.

A Painful Crap

Posted on August 4, 2006 by Mamapumpkin

Have you ever had one of these? A really painful crap? (poo-poo, shit, defecation.....you get the picture). You know the ones where your stomach churns an spins and feels like acid is pinching your inner stomach walls and nails are being hammered into.......click to learn what next.

Tessa’s 1st Home Made Card

Posted on August 3, 2006January 20, 2026 by Mamapumpkin

Another post from Tessa: I made a Father's Day card for my precious Daddy today. It is Father's Day this Sunday. I made the card out of blue card and stuck colourful hearts on it. Mummy helped cut the hearts out and I.......click to learn what next.