A Mother's Monologue

How important is your hair?

Posted on December 11, 2007December 11, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

It is amazing how much a hairstyle or even how your hair is styled or combed can make or break an impression. What is the point of being beautiful, having make-up and looking pretty when your crowning glory is far from its regal state? I'm not suggesting that.......click to learn what next.

Transformations when I get fat

Posted on December 8, 2007December 8, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Why is it that when I put on a little more weight to my already heavy frame, my neck starts to disappear, my eyes become slant, my face gets flatter than a pancake and my nose starts to round like Rudolf? Let's not even go below the.......click to learn what next.

Documenting books you’ve read

Posted on December 8, 2007December 8, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx I've always been anal about many things. Like how I can only drink water from a glass. Like how I like my toilet paper to be pulled from the outside of the toilet roll holder and not the inside. Like how I just couldn't go braless. Ever........click to learn what next.

Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma – the reason my mother splatters her food

Posted on December 8, 2007March 17, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

I asked my Mom today, what the most important thing to her right now was (after doing the 20 questions tag *smile*) and she replied without hesitation, "Tessa!" My mother adores Tee so much that she spoils her with anything and everything Tee so desires. The day before.......click to learn what next.

Tag – 20 Questions

Posted on December 8, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Instructions: Just been tagged by Tot's Mom to answer 20 random questions...... Remove 1 question from below, and add in your personal question, make it a total of 20 questions, then tag 8 people in your list, list them out at the end of this post. Notify them.......click to learn what next.

Preserve the environment for our future generation

Posted on December 8, 2007December 8, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

We all take for granted on a daily basis how lucky we are to have what we have but how many of us really care about what we are about to leave behind for the future lives of our children? The statistics and facts are there. If we.......click to learn what next.

Cutting edge plasma cutters

Posted on December 8, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Since most of my readers are Moms, I'm guessing that the majority of you haven't a clue what a plasma cutter is? At University, I spent a lot of my time in the basement workshop making architectural models from real timber and real metal, real glass and real.......click to learn what next.

Behaviour of a bossy toddler

Posted on December 8, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Bossiness is a common trait in three year old toddlers but it is a trait that I am trying to change Tee out of. It's going to be a monumental task seeing that her Mother is bossy herself. *grin* It is not unusual to see her ordering.......click to learn what next.

What shall I do with my newfound cash?

Posted on December 6, 2007April 30, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I've recently come into some spare cash that I made myself thus can choose to use it whichever way I might. At first, I thought of doing some frivolous shopping (again!) in the form of a new handbag or some new crockery for my kitchen but a dear.......click to learn what next.

Tiredness in toddlers

Posted on December 6, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

This post by Shireen reminded me of Tee's unexpected collapse. I must say I am more aware now of recognising the glaze in her eyes and do the hourly calculation of whether she should be tired or not. *grin*

Tee meeting her Uncle for the fourth time in her entire life

Posted on December 6, 2007December 6, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

My brother from Melbourne (aka the Durian) flew home early this morning so being the loyal family members, Tee and I rushed excitedly over to my Mom's place to welcome him home. But the bugger had gone to sleep after he arrived before the sun had risen. Tee.......click to learn what next.

My brother makes quick money through football bets

Posted on December 6, 2007December 6, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Of course, he can lose money as well unless he gets some good tip offs or personally knows the team coach, haha! Which he doesn't! My youngest brother returned from Melbourne this morning at 5.45am and guess what the first thing he did was? After a 2 hours.......click to learn what next.

Entertaining a toddler for 8 hours straight

Posted on December 6, 2007December 6, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

That is from 9am till 5pm. Take your toddler to the KLCC park at 9am in the morning when it's not too hot and before the crowd sets in. Rub sunblock on her or allow her to do it herself - more fun! Then let her loose and.......click to learn what next.

In making decisions about my three year old daughter

Posted on December 6, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

I asked the Hubs this morning, "Would you allow Tee to stay with her boyfriend when she is 30 years old?" "When she is 30, she can do whatever she wants!" "What about when she is 21 years old?" "NO." "If she was 25?" "I'll think about it.......click to learn what next.

My ancient phone, Sony Ericsson K610i

Posted on December 5, 2007October 8, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

I've only had my phone for less than a year but it is already close to being obsolete. That's how fast technology moves, faster than an eye blink. There are many reasons why I like my phone; the fact that it has a sophisticated camera for those candid.......click to learn what next.

The man who contributed to making Tee, my cheeky monkey.

Posted on December 5, 2007December 5, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Apart from those of you who have met my dearest beloved husband: Some of you have requested to see the Hubs since I have told you that Tee gets her looks from the Hubs and her brains from me (ahem), I have been spending all this time trying.......click to learn what next.

On caning children, should you? Shouldn’t you? – Sparing the rod with your children

Posted on December 5, 2007December 5, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Jo-N, MyLovelyMummy and BabyShern's Mommy has tagged me on this subject and I have also been meaning to speak my mind about it after reading about it ages ago at Colin's. The very sensitive subject of caning your children. In this instance, I will also refer the term.......click to learn what next.

Join Dove to raise self esteem

Posted on December 5, 2007December 5, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

When I first saw posters of beautiful women at the back of some public washroom doors several months back, I was relieved that someone was finally doing something about it. 'It' being the start of putting an end to commercial messages using toothpick bodies as talents as opposed.......click to learn what next.

The really scary prayer

Posted on December 4, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Dear God, Thank you for my Mommy to have a nose so she can dig her nose. Thank you for my Mommy's mouth so she can eat her booger *bursts into hysterical laughter until I remind her that she is supposed to be praying*. Thank you for Nana.......click to learn what next.

The fabulously rich city of Dubai

Posted on December 3, 2007December 3, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

That applies to the people of Dubai, the culture and all the things to see and do!!! From camel rides to sunset cruises, breathtaking views from high places to ornately designed interiors; you can be assured that Dubai will never leave you bored. Then there's fresh Middle Eastern.......click to learn what next.

I made an enemy today

Posted on December 3, 2007December 3, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Of all my years on planet Earth, I've been pretty easy going and usually find good in situations or people. The only two people I ever came remotely close to disliking with an intensity were two boys in high school. One guy (I really was going to name.......click to learn what next.

Foolish young employee strapped for cash

Posted on December 3, 2007December 3, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

When I first came back from the UK, I was earning a meagre salary of RM1,600. Within 6 months, I'd fought my way up to RM2,500. After a year, I switched jobs and earned RM3,500. Being a young, foolish girl of the world earning my own dough, I.......click to learn what next.

Toddlers making lifetime friends

Posted on December 2, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Tee attended a birthday party today and met these two little friends (shown below) for the very first time. They hit it off well and played together without a care in the world. Such innocence. I have always regretted my losing touch with all the friends I met.......click to learn what next.

I’m standing still; naked

Posted on December 1, 2007December 2, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

For the longest time, I've been wanting to know how to install those little reader faces on my site just so I can justify to myself that nobody really reads the crap that comes out of my head. So I can ramble on with my head in the.......click to learn what next.

Flight MH 1397 KB-KL with a three year old

Posted on December 1, 2007December 1, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Is the plane here yet, Mama? What's the name of the plane? Is that the car wunway (runway)? How come we have to wun (run) to the door? Can I hold my ticket? How come they have a ramp here? Can I go there? How come I cannot.......click to learn what next.

And another toddler prayer to God

Posted on November 30, 2007December 1, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Dear God, Thank you for my Mommy's computer so she can do her work. Thank you for Mommy to have fingers so she can type. Mmmm......thank you for the paddling pool in the cupboard so I can go swimming tomorrow. And thank you for the computer so Mommy.......click to learn what next.

Manipulating the grandparents

Posted on November 30, 2007December 17, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx After this incident, Tee has realised just how far she can get with her Kong-Kong and Amah as and when she likes. The very next morning, she woke extra early, even before the cockerels crowed and flew downstairs to ask her Kong-Kong a question. To which his.......click to learn what next.

Catching Puss in Boots

Posted on November 29, 2007November 29, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

More adventures from Kong-Kong's garden: Have you all heard the story of Puss in Boots? One early morning, Amah trudges into the kitchen grumbling about some pesky cat and the moment Tee hears the letters C.A.T., she drops breakfast and is out in a dash to see the.......click to learn what next.

The case of the missing camera cable

Posted on November 29, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

It is now almost 2am and I am searching high and low for my camera cable so I can download the days photos. I CAN'T FIND IT!!! I spent a good 10 minutes searching this entire bedroom but still can't find it!!! I wonder if Tee has chewed.......click to learn what next.

The Hubs and his set ways

Posted on November 29, 2007January 25, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

He's an old man, really, my husband. Very set in his ways. He would never buy anything second hand apart from property of which it better be just second hand. Everything he owns must be nice and new. I wonder if it has anything to do with boarding.......click to learn what next.