A Mother's Monologue

Why I am so busy today

Posted on May 12, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx At the eleventh hour, the Hubs decides that we are going to New York after all. What? Are you serious? Yes, in two weeks, which is when the rocket launch is now. What? Why don't you just go without us? Because Tee.......click to learn what next.

Mother’s Day cum Birthday Gift

Posted on May 12, 2008May 12, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx This year, my mother got it good. Her birthday falls one or two days from Mother's Day so dependng on her luck, she'd get either one or two presents from everyone. This year, from her children, she got:- something that looks like.......click to learn what next.

Reviews of Mamapumpkin’s new loot

Posted on May 12, 2008May 12, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx In response to all your queries, this is my new treadmill (supposed to have the best cushioning of all time, which is why we chose it, for my weak knees), below is my new bag (it smells divine........LV won't allow me to link the.......click to learn what next.

Little tiny spoons

Posted on May 11, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Does anyone know where I can find little tiny spoons to put into my spice jars??? They have to be less than 5 cm long and tiny. My Mom bought me some from Thailand but I can't for the life of me find.......click to learn what next.

A new treadmill = new running shoes

Posted on May 11, 2008May 11, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxx OK, I just love shopping. That's the real reason I bought a new pair of running shoes. Did you know that Nike and Adidas are fashion shoes but not serious running shoes. Talk to a professional runner and they'll tell you. I.......click to learn what next.

Chilli Padi Mouth

Posted on May 11, 2008May 11, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxx If you do not want a child that has a mouth like Tee, then for goodness sake, when you are pregnant, stay clearly AWAY from chillies. I am a chilli freak and am now paying for the consequences. Here is just one.......click to learn what next.

Red in the face and loving it!

Posted on May 11, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Status: Red in the face from burning 200 calories on the treadmill, I actually RAN today.......non-stop for ten whole minutes and shocked myself. Dinner: 1 Mango Confirmation: I have not been kidnapped by unidentified aliens. I have not had a leg accident.......click to learn what next.

Getting a toddler out of your bed

Posted on May 3, 2008May 3, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Our 3.5 year old girl STILL sleeps with us. HELP!!! What strategies would you employ to get her out of your bed? Allow her to cry it out? That would wake the neighbours and seriously, my girl can scream for three hours on.......click to learn what next.

Mad at the Hubs <0>

Posted on May 1, 2008May 1, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx One way we are different is that I am all gung-ho and positive and will try and try till I die where as the Hubs, hmmm.......let's just say, he's not that. :-P Today, whilst on the treadmill, I called out to him to.......click to learn what next.

Tee’s farewell to her beloved teacher…..

Posted on May 1, 2008May 1, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Tee's nursery teacher left this term for Germany but before that, we showed her how much we were going to miss her. Bright and early in the morning, Tee got all dressed up for her black party at school. . The children went.......click to learn what next.

Switching schools

Posted on May 1, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx That's it. Next week, I'm off to a Chinese preschool to register Tee for Term 3. I'm done with her school. Her old teacher just left and the new teacher is not quite the same, not that she is bad, but I have very.......click to learn what next.

Day 3 & 4 – Failed already :-P

Posted on May 1, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx  It is an official fact that I simply CANNOT stay away from bad food. Why do you think I didn't post yesterday? This is why it's really important for parents to inculcate good eating habits from early on because as an adult,.......click to learn what next.

Day 2 – still no exercise……. :-P

Posted on April 29, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx I was busy babysitting TWO lil' 3 year old girls today, OKAY???????? Actually, it was damn easy - they entertained each other ALL DAY. Leaving me time to enjoy a lovely banana oatmeal porridge, an orange juice, a coffee neat, 4 slices of.......click to learn what next.

I got caught lying!!!

Posted on April 28, 2008April 28, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Yesterday, we went for a lunch at my Mom's friend's house where Tee was the only toddler and needed some drastic entertainment. She kept asking for our phones because she likes to play the games on it but I have been clamping.......click to learn what next.

Investing in the stock market

Posted on April 28, 2008April 28, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

I've just started putting some money into the stock market because I stand to get much better interest than our pathetic 3% Fixed Deposit rate. However, I've discovered that I don't have very good investor relations as my remiscier doesn't advise me on.......click to learn what next.