A Mother's Monologue

Our lunch today

Posted on November 11, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

The Hubs cooked whilst I was busy sorting blog administration problems. Tee had cod fish porridge with minced spinach, carrots and white radish, no salt. She finished 3 metric cups of it. For lunch! She'd already had a jam sandwich and Milo for breakfast, you'd have thought we.......click to learn what next.

Get quick loan money

Posted on November 11, 2007January 25, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I preach how important it is to save but I'm not very good at saving. I'm convinced this is a hard habit to break, my non-saving habits, but unless one is taught from early on, the importance of saving, it is very hard to learn how to be.......click to learn what next.

My grouses with tissues

Posted on November 11, 2007November 11, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Not human tissues. Kleenex! Or whatever brand you buy...... It's an ongoing relationship that started as a baby. Tissues and I. Unfortunately, their first meeting with me was through my bum when someone first used that poor tissue on my soft, icky bottom. Soon after, they met my.......click to learn what next.

About toddler management :-)

Posted on November 11, 2007January 25, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Hello Special People, If you haven't yet noticed, I've set up a new blog. It now has 3 posts and 3 visitors. *smile* This current blog detailing my life with Tee (and everything else that comes into play *wink*) will continue but I wanted to have a separate.......click to learn what next.

Unique wedding favours

Posted on November 10, 2007January 25, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

For my wedding, my mother had hand sewn over two hundred miniature teddy bears with guests names on them and the only costs we had to bear was the cost of fabric, teddy bear filling, cross-stitch thread and sequins (for the eyes). It was an arduous task of.......click to learn what next.

You could be the next Steven Spielberg!

Posted on November 10, 2007January 25, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Or the next Michael Moore. That's right. Submitting your videos taken from your reliable handycam could be the first step to getting your talent noticed. Just imagine if your work got used by National Geographic or Steven Spielberg himself. That would mean cinematography is in your blood! You've.......click to learn what next.

Tee and her Tok-tok

Posted on November 9, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

This is Tok-tok taking Tee for a ride in a parking lot. The pest insisted on sitting in front at the passenger seat (she never gets to do that with us) because she said it was a big car and very safe. Uhuh.....I was mad that he obliged........click to learn what next.

The rainbow pig that Tee painted

Posted on November 9, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

This porcelain piggy bank came in a pretty box the size of about eight by four inches and we bought it for Tee thinking, good, this ought to shut her up for awhile....... The blasted pig was the size of my PALM (three by two inches)!!! We sure.......click to learn what next.

We found some antique coins in the old mansion

Posted on November 9, 2007January 25, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

My playboy grandfather was from Teluk Intan (Teluk Anson then). He used to live in a big, black mansion but after he died, the mansion housed his many sisters, most of whom were unmarried. Spooky huh? The mansion sure was!!! There is also a road in Teluk Intan.......click to learn what next.

Have you ever played RISK?

Posted on November 9, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Before I got married, RISK was a favourite game which my crazy friends and I would play all night till 5am in the mornings during the holidays. We'd carry the RISK board anywhere and everywhere to play, even at the Mamak stalls! Later, I introduced the game to.......click to learn what next.

Tee’s First Acts of Balancing

Posted on November 9, 2007November 9, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

"Would you like to buy me a pair of woller skates? You can get them from ELC at Bangsar Village. I weally, WEALLY like them!!!" "For now, I'll settle for my pink scooter...." "I do love my pink scooter. But not as much as I'll love that pair.......click to learn what next.

Xbox skins – only for individualists

Posted on November 9, 2007January 25, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

If you want to stand out. If you want to show your personality. If you aren't afraid to speak your mind. Do you know what the hell an Xbox skin is? It sounds so technical, doesn't it? Xbox skins is a very, very finely shaved sticker that comes.......click to learn what next.

Tee off to Disney Magic tomorrow

Posted on November 9, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

It is 11pm and the little pumpkin is STILL not in bed. She crashed at 3pm today and woke only at 7pm - totally out of schedule. Tomorrow we need to be up by 8am, breakfast by 9.30 and out the door by 9.45am. I need to pack.......click to learn what next.

A very belated Selamat Hari Raya to all Muslims…

Posted on November 9, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

These are the Raya photos that I managed to salvage off my handphone. It's a pity I didn't bring my camera to school that day. The children not only got to learn about all the Malay costumes again, they got to eat Raya cookies and made ketupat! It.......click to learn what next.

When applying for credit cards

Posted on November 9, 2007January 25, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

If you're planning to apply for a new credit card and happen to be a sports fan, be sure to apply for a Sports Credit Card Low APR one because it will give you the extra benefits with special priviledges to watch sports events and further discounts as.......click to learn what next.

I am really pissed with someone!

Posted on November 8, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

It is already really hard for new bloggers to make a little bit of income so imagine my fury when after reserving several good opportunities with a certain blog agent, the reservation just went pffft!! into thin air. I clearly typed in the verification codes yet it appeared.......click to learn what next.

The toddler with expensive taste

Posted on November 8, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Tee, from birth, had an eye for luxury. From the toys she liked to the food she spat out, we knew this girl was going to be high maintenance. And we were not wrong. Just yesterday, Tee told me that she only wants to eat cod fish everyday........click to learn what next.

A resource for all Moms

Posted on November 8, 2007November 8, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

When I first became a Mom, I only had a handful of books to guide me. I didn't have the world wide web, no support group and I certainly didn't know any pregnant Moms till I was no longer pregnant. I can see how things would have been.......click to learn what next.

I am a busy Mom

Posted on November 8, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

I'm 200% sure that 90% of Moms are too. Except for the uninvolved ones. Those who leave everything and I mean, EVERYTHING, to somebody else. Anyway, my point is, I am so busy to the point where sometimes, I just don't answer my phone. I could be out.......click to learn what next.

Tee, the carbon copy of her father

Posted on November 8, 2007November 8, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Now anyone who knows Tee's father will know that this little girl up here is definitely the product of His Royal Highness, Daddy of Tee. She is infinite proof that I did not sleep with anyone else. She has his good looks but my rotting good brains. How.......click to learn what next.

Working with Databases

Posted on November 8, 2007January 25, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

In order to run a business succesfully, you need to have an organised database of very specific target market groups. I have TONS of databases collected from my business days but they are all just sitting there collecting cobwebs. I never knew I was going to be this.......click to learn what next.

Pulling myself away from blogging

Posted on November 8, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

It's HARD! I have books to finish (you know, the one that's been in my handbag for yonks! And then another two waiting to start......), magazines to browse (I don't even have time for magazines, can you believe it?), a child to care for........ Then, last week I.......click to learn what next.

A big thank you

Posted on November 8, 2007November 8, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Dear Readers, I want to thank you, each and everyone of you, for coming back each time, even if it isn't everyday, nor every week, but the fact that you even think to come back, touches me in varying degrees. I don't know who you all are but.......click to learn what next.

Doing the dishes

Posted on November 8, 2007January 25, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

The Hubs does that every night. This is because I am short and can barely reach the taps thus if I stood too long at the kitchen sink, my back gives way and this becomes an even bigger problem for the Hubs. He has to hear me whinge.......click to learn what next.

Insincerity

Posted on November 8, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Do you know of people who in front of you give you the impression that you are their best friends, to the point of being family, when in reality couldn't care less about you or even think ill of you. I know some. There is a fine line.......click to learn what next.

Asking for things

Posted on November 8, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

She's a brat, I'm telling you. At lunch out today, she noticed that the little girl at the next table was using some chopsticks. So despite having chicken and chips to eat, she insists on having chopsticks but she doesn't ask for them how you and I would........click to learn what next.

I saw! And I liked!

Posted on November 8, 2007November 8, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Louis Vuitton handbags I'm talking about.....Mmmm......I have the Trocadero 27 and the Pochette Accesoires and two epi leather bags but is that enough for a lady? Of course not! Okay, okay...just get me the Neverfull GM and a colourful Pochette Accesoires and I'll be quiet for a month........click to learn what next.

Best chocolate brownies in the world

Posted on November 8, 2007January 25, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

"HEY!!! DON'T EAT THAT!!! TAKE YOUR DIRTY FINGERS AWAY!!" After the scolding, "I love you, Mama......." "You're NOT having any of it if you touch it one more time!!!" Tee wanted to make brownies for her friends at school on the day she cut class. So I dug.......click to learn what next.

Flying off to space

Posted on November 8, 2007January 25, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

The Hubs has a friend who's an astronaut (and he reminds me to tell you, a REAL one) AND.........HE will be flying off to space from the launch pad in the Kennedy Space Center, Florida, next April. He has invited the Hubs to watch him take off and.......click to learn what next.

Deepavali at Tee’s school

Posted on November 8, 2007November 8, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

For every celebration, especially the local ones, Tee's school goes out in a big way to teach the children theoretically and experientally, the meaning and significance of each festival. For Deepavali, the whole school was decked in Saris and Punjabi Suits and parents are welcomed to join in.......click to learn what next.