A Mother's Monologue

Children getting things too easy

Posted on June 22, 2011June 19, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I have a spoilt daughter. Don't get me wrong, she's a lovely girl. Buts she's spoilt (OK, so am I in many ways but that's for a different story altogether). For the last 6 years of her life, she has been the favourite grandchild of both grandparents and.......click to learn what next.

Septicemia in toddlers

Posted on June 22, 2011June 22, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

My friend's daughter who is the same age as T2 in the UK, has been diagnosed with septicemia. She had a fever on Monday and looked poorly. Then she started vomiting and since yesterday, she has been in ICU with failing kidneys, fluctuating blood pressure and a foot.......click to learn what next.

Harvey Town

Posted on June 21, 2011June 19, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Harvey is a tiny town just outside Perth that can be done in an hour by car. It is that small! Of course, if you actually spent time to visit all the little tourist attractions, then perhaps 3 days would suffice. With children, that is. Apart from visiting.......click to learn what next.

Pantai Hospital’s marketing strategy

Posted on June 20, 2011June 17, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Firstly, I'm pleased to announce that we haven't had to set foot into any hospital for an overnight stay this year. And it's JUNE!!! It's JUNE, people!!! And we made it through without any hospitalisation!!! Please, Murphy's Law, don't come knocking on me now. I take back everything.......click to learn what next.

My Indian Baby

Posted on June 19, 2011June 17, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

"BOSS! Satu Lagi!" Oops! Too spicy......

Faulty Parking Meters in KL

Posted on June 18, 2011June 17, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Have you ever come across them? Don't you just hate it when you've found prime, CHEAP parking in KL right in front of your destination and suddenly realise you can't get a damn ticket? One week, I had to go to BV practically every morning for some reason.......click to learn what next.

Strange Morning in Perth

Posted on June 18, 2011June 9, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

When we go to Perth, we bring back tons of condensed milk because we are just addicted to the stuff. I know, I know. It is so bad, but what is Teh Tarik without Condensed Milk??? The reason we like Australian condensed milk is because it is made.......click to learn what next.

ESPRIT outlet store in Malaysia

Posted on June 17, 2011June 17, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Yes, there is one! Did you know? I don't usually buy clothes from ESPRIT because they don't fit me and I had ESPRIT clothes when I was 12, so it was really time to move on. But mannnnnn....., I used to LOVE my ESPRIT clothes as a teenager!!!.......click to learn what next.

Running a Business

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

The problem with me is that I can never run my own business. It is not because I don't have the capability but simply put quite bluntly, I am too darn lazy. Like REALLY lazy......However, I can run businesses for others! I really wonder how effective these online.......click to learn what next.

Favourite Tai Chow in Bangsar

Posted on June 17, 2011June 9, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I love rice. Period. And that is real bad because rice is one of the most fattening food. Sure, I can eat brown rice, Basmati rice, which we do at home......but it really isn't the same with Chinese food, y'know??? So when I need a white rice fix,.......click to learn what next.

Family Addictions

Posted on June 16, 2011June 16, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Addictions run deep in our family. I'm addicted to food. Period. T1 is addicted to fun. The Hubs is addicted to his girls (and that includes me, thank you. At least, that's what he tells me!) and T2 is addicted to that DVD Player that connects to component.......click to learn what next.

Handling EPF (KWSP)

Posted on June 16, 2011June 16, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Interestingly, many corporate secretaries charge or included in their fee, is their services to open up an account with EPF for you. However, I bravely took on this perceived challenge this week and was pleasantly surprised and PROUD of Malaysia, that it took me all of 7 minutes........click to learn what next.

Incorporating exercise into work life

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Right now, it almost seems impossible. But I am determined to get back on track. It's just that I've just started work and being busy is an understatement. Really. What was interesting though, is that I started a food diary for a week and noticed how conscious I.......click to learn what next.

How nice to be a working Mom!

Posted on June 16, 2011June 16, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

The truth is, I cannot believe how happy I am ever since I started working again! For almost seven years, I dedicated my life to serving kids and I gave it my all, and it was great! There is something to learn in everything and I certainly learnt.......click to learn what next.

Management of Documents

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I have been crazy busy setting up my home office today and it is a challenge because I not only am lacking in SPACE but already I have all these million and one documents lying all over the place! And then apart from setting up a hard copy.......click to learn what next.

Harvey River Bridge Estate Winery

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

Makers of the famous Sanghria..... Thought it was interesting how a winery had history built in. How people used to live in the dinosaur ages..... Koala bears having tea.... Actually, I was still in the car with T2 because she slept ALL morning, so I have no idea.......click to learn what next.

Holding a Pencil Correctly

Posted on June 15, 2011June 9, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

One of T1's preschool teachers once told me that it was of utmost importance for a child to learn holding a pencil correctly, simply because if she didn't, then a lifelong bad habit ensued...... If holding a pencil correctly is mastered, the child progresses to writing cursive easily.......click to learn what next.

Harvey Orange Farm

Posted on June 14, 2011June 9, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Yeah, we visited an ORANGE farm!!! See below, an orange TOWER!!! . Your citrus host of the day...... Orange juice just doesn't get any fresher! "Errr....I'm scared going up the tower....." The view from above.....tons of orange trees. T'was a rainy morning.... Victory! From conquering fear of heights!.......click to learn what next.

Growing up with Dettol

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

As a child, whenever the name Dettol was heard, we could smell it. We knew it was that brown liquid that was used to sanitise. That's what hospitals smelt like and that's what toilets smelt like. Today, Dettol is very different! It still hints wafts of traditional Dettol.......click to learn what next.

Drunk children

Posted on June 13, 2011June 9, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

When I was in my teens, I was a capable drinker. I must have started drinking at 16? Those were the days when I'd sneak out of the house to go clubbing at Faces, Phase 2, Scandals, Brannigans, Modestos......hands up those of you from my era!!! Little did.......click to learn what next.

Born to Perform!

Posted on June 12, 2011June 9, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

In her first year at big school, T1 proved to be quite the entertainer and drama queen participating at front row of her school stage, not once but several times throughout the year. I really wouldn't be surprised if she continues this till she graduates out of school............click to learn what next.

Professional Collector

Posted on June 11, 2011June 9, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Do you collect anything? In my ancient past, I used to collect chocolate, stamps, lingerie, boyfriends, books...........but more recently, junk. Oh, and fat. Yes, in my belly, where else?! And from then to now, I have really resolved to DE-CLUTTER. So you can imagine my flabbergasted face when.......click to learn what next.

Pusey’s Puffs from Perth

Posted on June 10, 2011June 9, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

When we were in Perth, thanks to Colin (the Associate Woman), I got to try some GORGEOUS melt in your mouth puffs......I swear, I could just put my hand into robotic motion to pick them up and pop them into my mouth ALL DAY. It is the PERFECT.......click to learn what next.

Kota Bharu, Kelantan in June (2011)

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

As my in-laws aren't getting any younger, they have summoned us to fly back home to visit them every school holiday from here on so they can spend time with their beloved rascals. We have no choice but to oblige and besides, it usually gives me a good.......click to learn what next.

Picking Fresh Eggs

Posted on June 8, 2011June 4, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

We have, of course, never had the chance to do this in Malaysia, but in the farm that we stayed in in Australia, T1 got to pick some fresh out of the hens' bottoms eggs last September. Ack! I was so disappointed that her brand new New Balance.......click to learn what next.

Kids Shopping from Perth

Posted on June 7, 2011June 4, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Because we were quite skint last year when we went to Perth, we hardly did any shopping. Thanks to our cousins and Nana, we still managed to come home with some shopping loot! This is what T1 got amongst many other things that I didn't take pictures off.......click to learn what next.

Raju’s Banana Leaf Rice

Posted on June 6, 2011June 4, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Never fails to satisfy my tummy no matter what anyone else says, and lately, even T2 has been known to love it. My baby can eat Raju's banana leaf curry rice, yo! Even gravy with chilli padi simmered within it. We are currently in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, and.......click to learn what next.

Hello from Kelantan!

Posted on June 5, 2011June 5, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Last night, my baby T2 slept through a whole 12 hours......she's been averaging 10-12 hours straight. PINCH ME, PLEASE SOMEBODY!!!! In just these few days that I've been here in Kelantan, I feel blessed. I've done nothing but eaaaaaaaatttttttt, sleeeeeeeeeeeeeeppppp and eaaaaaaaaaaaattttttt some more. And I've not had.......click to learn what next.

2nd generation blog friends

Posted on June 4, 2011May 29, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Ever since I started blogging, I've gotten to know some amazing people from the tough single Mom who's been through a lifetime of hardship to the royal princess who blogs, and although I have very little time to socialise, I have met face-to-face perhaps a dozen bloggers straight.......click to learn what next.

T1 – love of my life

Posted on June 3, 2011May 29, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

T1 - my spunky little girl will turn seven in a few months. Wow! She has grown!!! 115cm and 23kg!! My girl, she is so attached to me, her Mama, because I raised her single-handedly since birth and ever since I got pregnant with T2, T1's had to.......click to learn what next.