A Mother's Monologue

A musical performed by the Homeschoolers

Posted on August 6, 2014August 6, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

A musical performed by the Homeschoolers. Get your tickets NOW!!! I think of the last 7 months that the kids have been rehearsing. I think of the parents who have had to drive them for rehearsals. I think of the daily performances they have to act out from.......click to learn what next.

Happy Birthday to my Little T2!!!

Posted on August 1, 2014August 1, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

My girl turns 5 today and the first thing she asked when she woke up was, "Is it really my birthday today? Am I 5 years old now? How come my feet aren't really big yet?" Damn, I think she's eyeing them Chanel heels.

Sagging Tits

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

I just got home from a meeting and was shocked to find the kids still awake at 10pm. Asked the Hubs what was going on and he said he didn't want to have a battle that'd only end in tears to sleep. I ignored them and went straight.......click to learn what next.

The night before her Birthday

Posted on August 1, 2014August 1, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

The night before her birthday, n bed with T2....... Mommy, is it really my birthday tomorrow? Are you sure? Are you really, really sure???? And I'm really going to be five years old?? I can't WAIT to be five years old. Mommy, are you sure it's my birthday.......click to learn what next.

Loyalty – NOT!!

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

The Hubs was moaning that he felt like the maid these last 4 days as he had to do EVERYTHING for his 3 girls. Even to hydrate us, he had to go get us water or none of us will drink anything. We are THAT lazy. Yadayadayada...... I.......click to learn what next.

Barbie in Malaysia

Posted on July 26, 2014July 25, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

OMG!!!!!!!!!!! For 10 years I have had 2 girls and have always resisted Barbie but now that T2 is turning 5 in a week, she is asking for everything BARBIE!!!! I kid you not. The heave in my heart is heavy, my eyeballs are bulging, my mouth opened.......click to learn what next.

Homeschooling Malaysian Style

Posted on July 25, 2014July 25, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

This year I got very brave upon the blessings of a dear friend and ventured towards Homeschooling my girls Malaysian Style. What does that mean really? Honestly, in the past 7 months, our homeschooling journey has evolved so much that this year, 2014, must be one of our.......click to learn what next.

The Girl who is SO Loved

Posted on July 20, 2014July 18, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

Many people who see our little family now always assume that Daddy has a favourite and that his favourite girl is T2. Little do they know though that as much as everyone thinks that T2 is the spoilt darling daughter, T1 has had ALL our attention for an.......click to learn what next.

Eiffel Tower, Paris

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

Of course, a trip to Paris would not be complete without getting to the top of the Eiffel Tower, Paris! Actually, since I've already been several times, there really wasn't a need for me to pay money to go up again and seriously, if my girls had not.......click to learn what next.

Malaysians at The Louvre

Posted on July 12, 2014July 10, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

The Louvre is one of the largest art museums in the world and of course, us Malaysians had to go there despite going with 2 kids. Actually, it was T1 who wanted to go, Good Lord. I've already been and was not looking forward to it at all.......click to learn what next.

Our Unschooling Programme (or lack of….)

Posted on July 10, 2014July 10, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

Our unschooling programme doesn't sound very impressive, does it? But man, the girls are having fun!!!!! I have all faith that once they go back to school, they would just pick up where they left off without a hitch. They are bright enough girls I think, to adjust.......click to learn what next.

Europe with a 4 year old and a 9 year old

Posted on July 6, 2014July 6, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

We just got back. Yes! After an entire month, 34 days to be exact. My GOD. I cannot believe we were away for a whole 34 days. The house is all dusty now and there's loads of laundry to be done but heck, would I do it again?.......click to learn what next.

Homeschooling and Traveling

Posted on June 7, 2014June 7, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

Homeschooling and traveling - OK, every time I tell people that my kids don't go to school, they go into temporary paralysis, then get zapped by one of those electricity guns (whaddya call them again?), and I have to spend the next 15 minutes explaining why and how.......click to learn what next.

Gratitude

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

How often are we thankful for everything that we have? I am one who is thankful every single day. I cannot ask for a better life and I owe it all to my Mother. Her sacrifices to keep me, to raise me, to teach me, have all come.......click to learn what next.

Learning to Negotiate

Posted on May 17, 2014May 15, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

This little minx of mine, T2, has always been known as a little chilli padi but in the last month, I've noticed her increasing ability to negotiate. Darn! Before she's even five, I am convinced she has enough negotiation skills to laugh her way out of a boardroom.......click to learn what next.

Lessons from My Mother

Posted on May 15, 2014May 15, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

If any of you think you know more than your mother, you are wrong. No matter what age you are, your mother always knows something you don't. Logically, all mothers are older and have lived a longer life, so naturally they have garnered more time. But even someone.......click to learn what next.

Cleaning and De-cluttering

Posted on May 5, 2014May 5, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

I know. I know. I talk about this every single year but hey, it is REALLY happening now. Why? Because we have no more help. Yay! OK, it took some getting used to but I'm really enjoying things much more. We have given away 70% of our toys,.......click to learn what next.

Overwhelmed and Exhausted

Posted on April 22, 2014April 22, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

People always ask me, "Actually, why are you always exhausted? What do you do exactly? Ever since I knew you, you are always overwhelmed..." Ha.Ha.Ha. If only they could wear my shoes. I need not justify my busy-ness to anyone and I choose to delve in whatever I.......click to learn what next.

Buying Jewellery

Posted on April 22, 2014October 25, 2018 by Mamapumpkin

Whenever I feel like shopping, the first thing I'd want to go out to buy is clothes and shoes or bags, never jewellery. Why? Because I'm just not that into jewellery! Seriously, I know it's better value for money and everything but I just don't care for it,.......click to learn what next.

Homeschooling in Malaysia – March 2014

Posted on April 22, 2014April 22, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

Gosh. It is our 3rd month Homeschooling in Malaysia - March 2014 already!!! Honestly, I am becoming increasingly slack and dis-bothered about homeschooling my kids. I am too busy with work and house work and they are too busy with playing. The little one is a TV and.......click to learn what next.

G-Shock Watch

Posted on April 19, 2014October 25, 2018 by Mamapumpkin

When I was younger, I'd always wanted a G-shock, a pink one at that because they were tough watches I could just bang around. Never got one. At 5 or 6, T1 wanted a G-shock watch. A green one. Her Uncle Ben went all around town searching for.......click to learn what next.

Talking about Others

Posted on April 19, 2014April 19, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

Where does one draw the line between the good and the bad when it comes to talking about others? For as long as I can remember as a kid, I was already talked about. Why? Because my mother used to be one of the most sexy Moms at.......click to learn what next.

Life without a maid

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

Life without a maid has been good and bad. At first, we went through sadness, then shock, then denial and numbness, then we became pro-active and now, we're coping. Yeah.....although the home looks akin to a land fill from Cambodia, the kids are still alive and we have.......click to learn what next.

Children’s Book Review: Maxilla by Lianne Ong

Posted on April 8, 2014October 25, 2018 by Mamapumpkin

Children's Book Review: Maxilla by Lianne Ong I am honoured to be doing the book reviews of some local children's authors as I myself wanted to become a children's book author not too long ago. Somehow, that still hasn't happened and suddenly, so many Asian women have now.......click to learn what next.

T1’s HomeSchooling journey in February

Posted on March 8, 2014March 8, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

To be quite honest, T1's homeschooling journey in February has dwindled from homeschooling to unschooling to just pissing about at home. I'm not sure if that is positive or not. Seriously, if you choose to homeschool your child, you really need to be disciplined enough to monitor their.......click to learn what next.

How to Beat Procrastination

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

How to beat procrastination? Huh. Hahaha. I am actually the last person in Kuala Lumpur to tell you that because I am sat here at 2.20am in the morning when I started at exactly 10pm with the intention of clearing my desk. But instead of clearing my desk,.......click to learn what next.

Women are Hormonal

Posted on February 27, 2014February 27, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

Women are hormonal. Yes, we are. It isn't our fault. It's just the way God made us. What does that mean though? It means that there are certain times throughout the year where we can flip and go bat shit crazy. We could lose it and throw every.......click to learn what next.

BYOB Damansara Kim – A labour of love by a passionate Mom

Posted on February 25, 2014February 25, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

BYOB Damansara Kim is truly a labour of love by a passionate Mom...........TOTALLY. What exactly is BYOB - Bring Your Own Boob? Bring Your Own Banana? Bring Your Own Buddy? Bring Your Own Bake? Bring Your Own Booze? It is exactly......BRING. YOUR. OWN. BOTTLE. Not the alcoholic kind.......click to learn what next.

Creating Music

Posted on February 16, 2014October 25, 2018 by Mamapumpkin

Creating music is one of my long lost passions. Yes, really. When I was young, I'd compose music on the piano and make up my own lyrics because I learnt the piano but not till I was 16 did I get to cut my first music on tape.......click to learn what next.

Ferragamo in Pavilion Mall

Posted on February 16, 2014February 16, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

I must say it, the service staff at Ferragamo in Pavilion Mall are impeccable. I went to Ferragamo on the same day at KLCC and they were not as excellent as the staff at Pavilion. The consistency is amazing. And the evidence is that exactly 1.5 years ago,.......click to learn what next.