A Mother's Monologue

4 month old baby with cough

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I am wondering now the overrated-ness of exclusively breastfeeding. Because T2 started having a dry cough which has now turned into a wet cough. She is unwell, no fever, but clearly cranky. She wants the boob all day and wants only to be.......click to learn what next.

Great Anti virus software

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Yesterday, I met up for the first time with some Moms from Tee's new school that she will be attending next year. It was an interesting affair to note how 'kiasu' (paranoid) some moms are about their children's academic progress. One lovely Mom.......click to learn what next.

Tee’s first lie

Posted on December 9, 2009December 9, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Yesterday, I caught Tee lying. It was for something trivial that wasn't a big deal but I sure as hell made it a big deal. She told a lie because she didn't want to get into trouble. Something as simple as washing her.......click to learn what next.

Winter in New York

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Our dearest Godpa Dave might be joining us in KL for Christmas as he was complaining last week that he hadn't had a chance to shop for some new furnace filters thus since he has 2 weeks off for Christmas, what better way.......click to learn what next.

The onset of 2012

Posted on December 9, 2009December 9, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I'm not sure if the moon location is out of sync but lately, I have been extremely stressed and moody. And it turns out that many of my friends are having bad days too! It MUST have something to do with the constellation.......click to learn what next.

Listing my blog on web directories

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I just wish someone would list my blog on a web directory so people can find me easily. I would do it myself except that I not only not know how but I do not have the time to find out how. *sigh*.......click to learn what next.

Getting rid of noticable pimples

Posted on December 7, 2009December 7, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Tee: Daddy! You have some pimples on your face!! Daddy looks into the mirror. Daddy: Hmm....why do you think I have pimples, Tee? Tee: Because your face is dirty? Daddy: Because I am always stressed! Tee: Why are you stressed? Daddy: Because I.......click to learn what next.

The advantages of sleep training your child

Posted on December 7, 2009December 7, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Now that my dearest 5 year old is sleep trained (I highly recommend it to all you mother's out there who feel like you spend way too much time putting your little ones to sleep), I am now less stressed as I get.......click to learn what next.

Upgrading your computer

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I haven't told you, have I, that my dearest husband has upgraded my work hardware at home. Yes, he's bought me a new mini server so all the computers and laptops in the house are linked through the server and we can all.......click to learn what next.

Missing in Action

Posted on December 6, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Because now that the girls sleep by 9pm, the Hubs and I watch a movie every single night - YAY! So far we've watched Taken, Surrogate and Echelon ??? - Bye now.....movie time :-)))))))))))

Prices of Coach Bags in Malaysia

Posted on December 3, 2009December 2, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I bought the Coach bag below for a dirt cheap price in Orlando at one of the factory outlets. You won't believe how much the mark ups are at the Coach stores here at the shopping mall. Ever since I went to the.......click to learn what next.

How to sleep train a 5 year old

Posted on December 2, 2009December 2, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Honestly??????????????????? Just let them CRY IT OUT!!! At 5 years old, the kids are old enough to manipulate you and pretend that they would die without you. As long as there is no real reason they are crying, and you can always verify.......click to learn what next.

Coach Bags Malaysia

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

What does one do with a hyperactive preschooler during the school holidays? Tell her she can be a model for the day! Tee LOVES playing dress up. Not necessarily dressing up in girly stuff but just dressing up in anything. She can be.......click to learn what next.

New laptop for Christmas?

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I bloody wish! I've told the Hubs that I would like an Apple for my next laptop, not that I need one yet since my trusty Dell has been going strong despite much abuse over the last 5 years. Thankfully, the Hubs picked.......click to learn what next.

Sleep training a 5 year old

Posted on December 1, 2009December 1, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Follow Tee's SLEEP JOURNEY since the day she was born. You MUST open the links to see the pictures of her sleeping adventures! So. Tonight. 1st December 2009. I decided that enough was enough. I was going to do whatever it took to.......click to learn what next.