My poor baby T2

Posted on August 4, 2011August 4, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

The little imp has just turned two but ever since I started working, she's been acting up and crying a LOT. She cries because she's constipated, she cries because she doesn't get her way, she cries because she wants the boob, oh man.......she is just one perpetual crying.......click to learn what next.

Happy Birthday, Monyet!!!

Posted on July 31, 2011July 31, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Has it been 3 years since my relationship with this baby monkey began??? Time is rocketing on!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, T2!!!! Monyet is her nickname at home because she really is a monyet. Where do I start? My precious little T2 is 2 years old today and as far.......click to learn what next.

Sister Support

Posted on July 27, 2011July 26, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Life has been very stressful here at Chez Mamapumpkin, and when Mama is stressed, everyone is stressed. Thus the saying in The Transformers 3 is true - HAPPY WIFE, HAPPY LIFE. Remember that, gentlemen. My girls will cry for whatever reason, when they don't get their way or.......click to learn what next.

The makings of a crook

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Me: Tia, let's go brush your teeth now? T2: Noooooo Me: Mama's going to go brush teeth now, don't you want to brush teeth together with Mama? T2: Noooooo Me: Do you want to have dirty teeth then? T2: Noooooo Me: If you don't brush your teeth, you.......click to learn what next.

FENDI Bag from Paris

Posted on July 20, 2011October 25, 2018 by Mamapumpkin

I'm putting this very trendy Fendi bag up for sale with a heavy heart. It is all in line with the de-clutter project. There are lots more bags to come, just no time to photograph and upload. I will tell you that I have used this bag to.......click to learn what next.

Leaving a Baby to Self-Feed

Posted on July 11, 2011July 11, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

It is always good to have your baby self-feed as it will save you a lot of time eventually. Of course, the earlier you start them, the faster they get the hang of it and the longer you will be free of feeding them. BUT, you need to.......click to learn what next.

T2’s Time Out

Posted on June 26, 2011June 26, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

This Royal Highness is the naughtiest thing ever. But with that cheeky face, gets away with murder. Unless Mama is VERY angry. And she really knows when Mama is VERY angry because she will tow the line with immediate urgency. Yet, at most times, she is a little.......click to learn what next.

My Indian Baby

Posted on June 19, 2011June 17, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

"BOSS! Satu Lagi!" Oops! Too spicy......

Holding a Pencil Correctly

Posted on June 15, 2011June 9, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

One of T1's preschool teachers once told me that it was of utmost importance for a child to learn holding a pencil correctly, simply because if she didn't, then a lifelong bad habit ensued...... If holding a pencil correctly is mastered, the child progresses to writing cursive easily.......click to learn what next.

Drunk children

Posted on June 13, 2011June 9, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

When I was in my teens, I was a capable drinker. I must have started drinking at 16? Those were the days when I'd sneak out of the house to go clubbing at Faces, Phase 2, Scandals, Brannigans, Modestos......hands up those of you from my era!!! Little did.......click to learn what next.

Getting babies accustomed to water young

Posted on May 30, 2011May 29, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

It is important getting babies accustomed to water young so they can be familiar and at home with water from the get go. Otherwise you will spend lots of wasted hours coaxing and encouraging a young child into water once external factors of fear sets in. A good.......click to learn what next.

Harbour Town in Perth

Posted on May 7, 2011May 7, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Harbour Town in Perth is a large outlet mall that sells high street fashion Australian brands, not designer labels, but still an enjoyable haunt. My favourite is Forever New. I'd like to bring it into KL one day. OK, someone else is going to do it before me,.......click to learn what next.

Durian season has started!!!

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Every Friday, Nana buys ME some lovely durians from Hock Choons - YAY! RM100 for 2-3 durians *gulp* But oh, sooooooooooooo goooooooood! T2 came along one day and whilst waiting for the durian man to cut open our durians, I asked her to SMILE! And what does she.......click to learn what next.

Child Labour in Malaysia

Posted on April 16, 2011April 16, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Fortunately, child labour in Malaysia isn't so rampant as it is in many third world countries. In Asia alone, 44 million children are engaged in child labour. The UNICEF definition of child labour is when a child is made to 'work' (and this includes domestic work as below) for.......click to learn what next.

How to keep your baby entertained

Posted on April 14, 2011April 4, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

In T2's earlier days, I always had to think of ways to keep her occupied whilst I went on about my business and one of the things I did was to give her her sister's jar of colour pencils. It may sound a bit dangerous but hey, we.......click to learn what next.