A Mother's Monologue

Meeting the Yankees for the first time

Posted on June 21, 2008September 29, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Written Commentary from a child: Throughout the flight to New York, I hardly slept at all but just TWO half hour naps in between. By then, Mommy and Daddy were feeling a bit rough and considered stuffing my mouth with some socks. And then when.......click to learn what next.

Our fantastic holiday to America – the land of opportunity!!!

Posted on June 19, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Hewo! My name is Tee and here, I will be journaw-ing my super-duper holiday to Amewica in a 17 part series with the help of Mommy. Some time after the last day of school last term, I kissed my Nana  my last goodbye.......click to learn what next.

Space Shuttle Launch

Posted on June 9, 2008April 16, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Astronaut getting dressed The astronauts had to be quarantined for a month before the space shuttle launch which meant that we couldn't meet him, the person who invited us. What a bummer! So all we got to see of him was through this.......click to learn what next.

New York City

Posted on June 5, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx I can't live here. The first cab driver we met told us of how his neighbour last night told his daughter that he didn't like her boyfriend coming over to stay the night in her room anymore. That very night, the boyfriend.......click to learn what next.

38 hours of traveling with a toddler

Posted on June 2, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To watch this. We left our home in KL at exactly 6pm on 27th May 2008. Tee had had a short nap during the day hence was wide awake during the flight, despite the Doctor advising us to not let her nap.......click to learn what next.

Lazy Sunday

Posted on May 25, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Finally, I've started putting clothes on the bed that will eventually be put into the suitcases. We're travelling light, as light as possible, because Tee's entertainment and snacks alone are enough to fill a bath tub. She still has a fever, bless.......click to learn what next.

Tee has a conscience

Posted on May 24, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Check out my deep sea diver practising in her jacuzzi :-) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Today, whilst the Hubs and I were both busy on our respective computers, Tee busied herself with my gold and silver baubled ring that I'd flippantly left on our study table........click to learn what next.

Finally packed on paper

Posted on May 24, 2008May 24, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Ever since we arrived back from Redang, we've been tired and stressed but this evening, I finally feel in control because I have finally packed for our almost month long trip to the US. On paper. I've typed out an excel sheet.......click to learn what next.

When the toddler annoys you

Posted on May 22, 2008May 22, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Tee and I have this agreement about music in the car. Mornings are Mommy's turn to listen to the radio and afternoons are her turn to listen to whatever the hell she wants. She has a furry cow in the car that holds.......click to learn what next.

I am so pooped!

Posted on May 20, 2008May 20, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Just got back from Pulau Redang. Went fishing and ACTUALLY CAUGHT FISH!!! I am so pleased with myself. I caught ONE ikan kerisi (I have no clue what it is called in English but that's what the boat men said it was!) -.......click to learn what next.

Tee’s breakthrough

Posted on May 15, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx The most amazing thing happened today. But right now, I need to pack. See you next week!

New school for Tee

Posted on May 14, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx I suddenly chickened out of Kuen Cheng and decided that it was more important in this world to be really good in English than to be good in Mandarin. All because I found this amazing home school that has produced the finest of pre-schoolers.......click to learn what next.

Mega stressed Mom

Posted on May 14, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx This always happens when you lack sleep, metamorphosize into an evil bitch. *scowls* After a late movie night, we woke up late this morning and found that the Hubs had left his precious daughter at home. Wasn't he supposed to have taken her.......click to learn what next.

Accommodation in America

Posted on May 14, 2008February 18, 2022 by Mamapumpkin

When we go to New York, we'll be staying in downtown Manhattan in a friend's place. According to the Hubs, it's as big as a shoebox. The owner is a bachelor who is out of New York more than he is in New.......click to learn what next.

Another lovely evening

Posted on May 13, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Thanks to my beloved brother and mother, the Hubs and I got to attend a movie preview this evening and a lovely dinner. How lucky we are!!!