A Mother's Monologue

Self photography

Posted on March 27, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

When I was really sick yesterday, I couldn't help but sleep whilst the 2 girls entertained themselves. At one point, Tee said she was bored of teaching T2 (she was playing teacher and student with the baby) and asked if she could play.......click to learn what next.

Wanting versus needing

Posted on March 27, 2010March 27, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Lately, there are a few lessons I've been trying to teach Tee which I feel are important. I know the school teaches them very good manners but because I don't actually have a 'manners' manual or syllabus per se (and I have been.......click to learn what next.

Perth Countryside

Posted on March 27, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Later this year, we will be celebrating Tee's birthday abroad and will have an exciting time driving cross-country, staying at farms where she will get to milk cows (and I will make damn sure she has a taste of this!), see hens lay.......click to learn what next.

Asthma attack at 3am

Posted on March 27, 2010March 27, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

So what does one do after inhaling Ventolin for about 50 times and you still feel as though you are about to pass out? *taps fingers* Well, that happened to me. 2 nights ago. I was having trouble breathing and wasn't sure what.......click to learn what next.

Happy Birthday to me!

Posted on March 24, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Last week, a dearest friend of mine bought us breakfast to celebrate my birthday. This friend of mine never fails to make my birthday really special. Simply special. Last year, we went out for a picnic and she brought cupcakes and candles to.......click to learn what next.

Happy Birthday, Uncle Ben!

Posted on March 24, 2010March 24, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

A couple of weeks ago, my brother Ben, turned 34. I think? My brother Ben is the most amazing brother, uncle, son and in future, husband anyone could ever wish for. Really. And the girl who will eventually steal his heart will be.......click to learn what next.

Addiction to chocolate

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Now that I have no maid, I find myself needing some chocolate everyday. It's like a drug. I work really hard all day and try my leveled best not to raise my voice or get impatient with anybody, and most days, I succeed........click to learn what next.

Le girafe de la France

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Because I'd given all of Tee's baby stuff away much earlier, practically ALL of T2's stuff are hand-me-downs from friends and family. So one day, when I was feeling itchy, I bought her a very expensive Sophie, the giraffe from France. And because.......click to learn what next.

T2 and her entourage

Posted on March 21, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Gosh, I am large! The eldest always has the honour of pushing the youngest princess. Where is Tee? She is getting a piggy back ride from Uncle Ben, can't you see? Can you guess where this is taken?

How to get a delicious tummy

Posted on March 21, 2010March 21, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

In all my life, I've had a big arse and tree stump thighs but I've never, ever had a problem with my tummy. Till I had T2. Yup. T2......the creator of an everlasting bulge. So much so that for my birthday last week,.......click to learn what next.

T2 has started talking

Posted on March 21, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

I kid you not. It is surreal. Today, I told her that Mommy was very tired and had to pass her to Daddy so Mommy could have a nap. Just as Daddy walked towards me to get her, she said, "DADI...." Really. And.......click to learn what next.

Best wrinkle cream for eyes that don’t shut

Posted on March 21, 2010March 21, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Erm....you heard right. I feel as though I haven't shut my eyes for a few weeks. And my body is aching all over. Because I have not been sleeping and look like shit, I went to look for my eye cream because I.......click to learn what next.

Sleep training a 7 month old baby

Posted on March 21, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Who is addicted to my boobs is a blooby challenge! Night after night, we have been patting T2 to bed amidst wails of baby grumbles and mumbles. She doesn't cry out loud, Thank God! But instead grumbles and complains and shows her absolute.......click to learn what next.

The coughing symphony

Posted on March 20, 2010March 20, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Since Chinese New Year, I've had this awful cough which I initially passed to T2 who then passed it to Tee and then the Hubs. ALL of us have now visited the Doctor but none of us are well yet. T2 and the.......click to learn what next.

Happy St Patrick’s Day!

Posted on March 16, 2010March 16, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Years ago, before the kids arrived, we used to go sailing once or twice a year and it was one of the best times ever. Ever since the kids came along.......zero. I'm really missing it now and can't wait till the next sail.......click to learn what next.