A Hundred Red Roses

Posted on September 7, 2009September 2, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I really can’t remember when the last time was that I received flowers. Seriously…..if the Hubs bought me any flowers, he’d be scolded for wasting money. I always tell him that I want cold hard cash or I’m very happy just swiping his.......click to learn what next.

Peg Perego Pliko Stroller Car Seat Systems

Posted on September 3, 2009December 30, 2019 by Mamapumpkin

In the year 2004, we purchased the above for RM1,500 thinking it was a great buy because it would last Tee till she was 5 years old and more importantly, it could take a weight of up to 45 kilos, which meant that.......click to learn what next.

Baby Shower Gifts

Posted on August 28, 2009August 26, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

When Tee was still inside my tummy, a friend of mine had organised a baby shower for me when I was 7 months pregnant and we had a big party where everyone brought gifts of all the necessities that a new baby would.......click to learn what next.

Soaring stress levels

Posted on August 27, 2009August 27, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

My blood pressure rocketed to Jupiter today at about 4pm. I've already had a busy week preparing for Tee's birthday party, hosting 3 play dates at my home, baking, and what with my lack of sleep and the stress of having a confinement.......click to learn what next.

The day before T2 was born

Posted on August 26, 2009August 25, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Tee took these photos of me and the Hubs. Actually, she was probably taking a picture of T2 as the Hubs's face and my face has been cut out when she took the shot..... This on the other hand was really of me.......click to learn what next.

Family lunch at the Istana

Posted on August 25, 2009August 19, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Some weekends, we go out for a meal as a family. Tee always, always, ALWAYSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS..........insists on being seated next to her two favourite people in the whole world. I must say, I'm darn glad about that :-P Who do you think her two.......click to learn what next.

Savings on your mortgage

Posted on August 24, 2009August 12, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I wrote earlier about how I was asked by the Hubs to research bank loans in order to refinance our current deal? Well, it’s a DONE DEAL and I am SO PROUD of myself ? A little effort but all worth it. First.......click to learn what next.

Prices of food from TTDI Market

Posted on August 23, 2009August 12, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Warning: This is a non-halal post, even though my parents are Muslim. Haha. We have been going every weekend to the TTDI market since we received our new helper. No more eating out. It is really wonderful eating home cooked food and knowing.......click to learn what next.

Organising a 5 year old’s GREEN Birthday Party

Posted on August 19, 2009August 9, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

We promised Tee that since she didn’t have a birthday party last year and personally felt that since there would be a lot of change in her life this year with the new baby, we’d pamper her with a very special birthday party........click to learn what next.

Feelings of Inadequacy with some Datins

Posted on August 17, 2009August 9, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

No, not me. I hardly ever feel inadequate, muahahaha..... Whilst I was savouring some cupcakes whilst my daughter was enjoying her art class, a Datin came to sit for a chat and very soon, another Datin joined us as she had a few.......click to learn what next.

Chinese Confinement Monster

Posted on August 12, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Today is August 12. Eighteen more days before I can have my freedom back. I’m really counting the days, not being used to having someone control my life. I’m not even allowed to switch the computer on and you all know how torturous.......click to learn what next.

The scoop on Grandma Panties

Posted on August 7, 2009August 8, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I visited my Obgyn today to remove some stitches from my C-sec wound. It was an unplanned visit. We had gone to the hospital to check on the baby but my Obgyn’s nurses spotted me and informed me that instead of coming back.......click to learn what next.

Post Delivery News

Posted on August 5, 2009August 8, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

1.          It was a great C-sec. operation that went smoothly. The Hubs took loads of photos in the operating theater. T2 cried before she was even fully yanked out of my uterus! I witnessed the entire process. Here's a gory photo of how.......click to learn what next.

Storytime at Times Book Store, Pavillion

Posted on August 1, 2009July 28, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

We attended this for the first time last weekend but because we were 15 minutes late, the story had already ended! What a bummer! It must’ve been a really short story….but when I found out what the story was, I wasn’t too fussed.......click to learn what next.

Housing Loan / Mortgage Refinancing

Posted on July 27, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

So what does a pregnant lady get tasked to do whilst tapping her fingers sitting at home waiting for a baby to come out? Research the best refinancing housing loan options.... Bugger!!! That's what the Hubs has assigned me to do since we're.......click to learn what next.