A Mother's Monologue

You ate what?! A test to see if I qualify as a foodie….

Posted on October 12, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

I got this idea from Lissete and thought it was a fun tag to do to see how food worldly I really am coming from Asia. So here goes: 1. Copy this list into your blog or journal, including these instructions. 2. Bold.......click to learn what next.

How to have a stress free weekend

Posted on October 12, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

We've taken Tee out of her homeschool because we decided that a different approach suited her better so as of now, she is school-less!!! And driving me nuts at home :-) Actually, I am rather enjoying our time together. I have become her.......click to learn what next.

How fast children pick things up

Posted on October 10, 2008October 10, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Photo of Tee at a recent party. Why do these face painters have to paint so close to the eyelids on these kids eyes!! Freaks me out. It's not even make up, it's paint, for goodness sake!! Anyway, my story is, that I.......click to learn what next.

Hari Raya at the Equatorial Hotel

Posted on October 7, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

We somehow have an affinity to the Equatorial Hotel. Despite being more than 20 years old, the hotel is still a big magnet that draws us. This Raya, since I was ill, all family Raya plans were abandoned and we took Tee to.......click to learn what next.

I have no life

Posted on October 7, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

I think I'm PMS-ing again. Every so often, I will start feeling a bit shitty. Actually, quite a lot shitty. Shitty to the point I could qualify as a sewer tank. And that's something Tee cannot stand. Not good. I need to remove.......click to learn what next.

Tee in an airline bassinet

Posted on October 6, 2008October 6, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Tee's first flight ever was at four months. My first flight was when I was........I don't know. Eight???My grandmother's first flight was at 60. Some people have never flown. But Tee, her second flight was at 5 months!!! And then her third at.......click to learn what next.

The fascination for Mr Men and Little Miss – Roger Hargreaves

Posted on October 6, 2008October 6, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Yes, Roger Hargreaves - damn you! Tee has been loving Mr Men and Little Miss books of late and I hate them. I hate them because they are so bloody long and when she needs to go to bed really quickly (like when.......click to learn what next.

Getting pregnant with the help of traditional Chinese herbs

Posted on October 5, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

I am usually a skeptic when it comes to traditional Chinese medicine what with the recent milk scandal in China et al. It has gone horribly wrong before for people I know but it has also worked for some. For me personally, I.......click to learn what next.

Choosing glasses at the opticians a lot lately…..

Posted on October 3, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

I'm bored of my frameless glasses and I don't wear contacts because I am just too darn lazy. So how? I'm planning to go back to my librarian look, the black framed bookworm look :-) Unfortunately, my nose is too flat to hold.......click to learn what next.

Children with overloaded schedules

Posted on October 3, 2008October 3, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Why do I have to go for so many classes, Mommy??? Are you guilty of being your child’s chauffeur to a myriad of extra-curricular activities every week? Or perhaps you send your driver into doing the dreaded task? What are the consequences of.......click to learn what next.

Cost of living in Bahrain

Posted on October 3, 2008February 19, 2022 by Mamapumpkin

Tee in Bahrain, 2007 - as she was the only kid in the entire hotel, she could basically do whatever the hell she wanted. Get her way with all the hotel staff, anything at all.....and more! I need your help. Can anyone help.......click to learn what next.

Tee’s love for her boyfriend

Posted on October 3, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Tee, my four year old, has had the same boyfriend for almost two years now. That's long for a kid. But what can I say? My girl is loyal. And so far her boyfriend is too. I have big fears though, because she.......click to learn what next.

Toddler gym at Solaris Mont Kiara

Posted on October 2, 2008October 2, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

One of the things that Tee loves to do is attend this Toddler Gym in Solaris. We've only been twice but she always asks for it because she is essentially a talker and a mover (ie the mouth and the body do not.......click to learn what next.

Complete honesty between man and wife

Posted on October 2, 2008October 3, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

I asked the Hubs what he thought made a wonderful wife. 36 hours later and 5 presses for an answer, he finally responded. With caution albeit. His first answer was "YOU'RE a wonderful wife!" Liar. Apparently.......a wonderful wife would: Take care of him.......click to learn what next.

Why I love myself – reason #1

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Because when I am really sick and exhausted to the bone, and have to force rush some offers to bullshit about post, I pull every muscle within my body in unison with every fat cell (and we all know how much I have.......click to learn what next.