A Mother's Monologue

Before I was a Mom……..

Posted on April 27, 2011April 19, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I never in my wildest dreams thought I would end up a stay at home Mom. No bloody way in hell. And then look what happened. Before I was a Mom, it was all about me. I always thought it would always be all about me, but now,.......click to learn what next.

Signing my life away

Posted on April 26, 2011April 19, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

This evening, the Hubs passed me some papers to sign and I signed them quickly without question. Did I care? No, of course not. I trust him, right? For that, I was told off because he insisted that I READ everything that I sign BEFORE putting my signature.......click to learn what next.

How to make a Paper Mache vase

Posted on April 25, 2011April 19, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

How to make a paper mache vase: This is certainly one skill where T1 beats me head on because quite simply, I have not done paper mache in my entire life. I know how to do it theoretically, just haven't done it! Last year when T1 spent every.......click to learn what next.

Searching for Twitter friends

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Yo, people! Judging from statistics, many of you are NOT on twitter but more on Facebook? I need more Twitter friends! Who's on Twitter?!

Chocolate stash from Perth

Posted on April 24, 2011April 19, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

One of the things that is so worth getting from abroad, especially from Europe, the US and Australia is our regular chocolate stash from Perth. Whilst waiting for the family group to come together, T1 and I scurried to the supermarket to get a haul of chocolate. *gleeee*.......click to learn what next.

Things To Do in Fremantle, Perth

Posted on April 23, 2011April 19, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

The day we visited Fremantle was Father's Day in Perth so with Nana's help, T1 got her Daddy a cheesy plaque *cheesy grin*. There are many things to do in Fremantle but really, all you need to do is just be there and so much will happen. ........click to learn what next.

Chanel Boutique in Bangkok Airport

Posted on April 22, 2011April 22, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I have readers reminding me that I haven't yet completed my 12 point post on my Bangkok trip, in particular one who wanted to hear about the Chanel post. Oops! Here you go then.... Don't expect lots of photos of beautiful Chanel bags because I spent more than.......click to learn what next.

Selling the car

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

The Hubs wants to buy a truck. If you have been a loyal reader following this blog for years, you will know what a truck fanatic he is. No fast cars for him. He isn't the least bit interested. You certainly have a hint of a man by.......click to learn what next.

Feeding a Toddler

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I must admit that I am Malaysia's Number One LAZY MOM. Lately, I have been so busy that my baby doesn't get to eat proper meals every day. Well, part of it is her fault because she is so darn fussy that gone are the days when I'd.......click to learn what next.

Bathroom furniture

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

In our quest to reorganize the home, I have been looking at bathroom etageres, in particular one etagere that is made of cast iron supports and porcelain shelves. I'm just a sucker for beautiful things, what can I say? Bathroom etageres are great because they instantly beautify your.......click to learn what next.

Visiting Ama in hospital

Posted on April 22, 2011April 22, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

It is hard to believe that within barely a year of celebrating Ama's 95th birthday, she is now unable to walk. At all. Her legs and hands keep bloating up due to water retention because her kidneys have failed. Her bladder and bowels are bleeding and she needs.......click to learn what next.

Buying new curtains

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

If I had been any smarter, I would have just done away with curtains. Anything fabric for me is just sinus no-no. But too late now. I have curtains. And I hate washing them and having to care for them. Can't I just have a glass house with.......click to learn what next.

The biggest challenge of a woman

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I think I am about to face it. Working successfully (until I get equity) and having kids (making sure they end up as quality kids - what is that? I'll define that another day), running some online portals (of which I have a boss!), regular writing assignments already.......click to learn what next.

Coin Collection

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

T1 used to have a coin collection that she was very excited about but she seems to have forgotten about it now. School has been keeping her very busy on top of her various extra-curriculur activities. I should remind her about it actually, and should she no longer.......click to learn what next.

Nanny options in Kuala Lumpur

Posted on April 22, 2011April 22, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Recently, I have been looking at Nanny options in Kuala Lumpur because I might possibly go back to employment. DREAM!!!! I know we have sworn never to have another helper in this house after our bad experience with maids in the past, but if I were to go.......click to learn what next.

Gifts for Mother’s Day

Posted on April 22, 2011June 7, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

Yo! Mother's Day is coming, yo! What are you all doing for Mother's Day??? Hey, I'm a Mother too! I think I need to make a wish list after this for my kids (to subtly inform the Hubs) what I would like to do and receive for Mother's.......click to learn what next.

Choosing who to invite for a kid’s party

Posted on April 22, 2011April 18, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

T1 is a popular girl. More often than not, she gets invited to many parties. However, I've noted more than once that not everyone else is. In fact, one student hardly ever gets invited to any parties! Which brings me to this - should we invite everyone or.......click to learn what next.

Justin Bieber in Malaysia

Posted on April 21, 2011September 13, 2019 by Mamapumpkin

Follow my tweets right now on live updates of the AMAZING concert!!

The best Illy Coffee in KL

Posted on April 21, 2011April 11, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Has got to be at Fukuhara, Ampang. Justin, the owner, was from New York and understands first class service and quality coffee. He gave us Papa Illy, Mama Illy and Baby Illy (which was actually a Babycino that T1 loved). T2? She shared the marshmallows with T1. Love.......click to learn what next.

Best Friends Forever

Posted on April 20, 2011April 11, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Let's hope! I really don't believe in the concept of best friends although in the past, when I was growing up, I had a best friend. Or several best friends. But as a kid, what do you know? People grow at different rates, people gain new interests, people.......click to learn what next.

Stadium Merdeka in 2011 for Justin Bieber

Posted on April 19, 2011April 19, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Stadium Merdeka in 2011 for Justin Bieber: Today, I was forced to go to Stadium Merdeka to exchange my online purchase of Justin Bieber's tickets for REAL tickets. Lesson learnt - don't buy tickets from Air Asia Red Tix online, because you then have to travel to said.......click to learn what next.

Swimming at The Club, Bukit Utama

Posted on April 19, 2011April 11, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Every kid in KL must go to this swimming pool at least once. It belongs to the British International School Kuala Lumpur but the pool is open to the public during the weekends. I'm not sure about the week days? Call BISKL to check. The pool has....... A.......click to learn what next.

Human growth hormone for babies?

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

You heard right! Once upon a time, when I was really worried and stressed out about T2 not eating and being grossly underweight, I was at my wits end when she was even below the breastfeeding growth charts. Like wayyyyyy below. We saw so many pediatricians who only.......click to learn what next.

The eldest Teluk Intan Woo grandson

Posted on April 18, 2011April 18, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

ELIGIBLE!!! Laid back, family kind of guy. Creative and Romantic. Perfect husband material. Oats sewed *grins* Don't forget, I collect commission!

Removing blackheads on my nose

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

How do you remove your blackheads? Do you use a blackhead remover? Or do you go for regular facials? I don't have a big blackhead problem but sometimes, I'll admit that I pick at them. It is so fun just pulling out a piece of hardened oil cum.......click to learn what next.

Servicing Corporate Clients

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I just don't get it. Is our service industry in Malaysia that bad?! 10 years ago, I worked in the corporate world and offered first class service to my clients. Whatever I agreed to, I delivered. Even if it meant me not having breakfast, lunch, dinner and staying.......click to learn what next.

Skin Care Product Reviews

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I have a friend in the UK who does skin care product reviews. Every time I want to purchase something, I would go to her blog first to check if she's reviewed it before I buy it. I love trying out new products but hate buying only to.......click to learn what next.

Durian season has started!!!

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Every Friday, Nana buys ME some lovely durians from Hock Choons - YAY! RM100 for 2-3 durians *gulp* But oh, sooooooooooooo goooooooood! T2 came along one day and whilst waiting for the durian man to cut open our durians, I asked her to SMILE! And what does she.......click to learn what next.

Kids addicted to gadgets

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

For some reason, my kids aren't addicted to gadgets. I don't know if it is because they started late or perhaps it is in the genes that there are just many other things that interest them more. Despite the DSi (which T1 plays once a month) or the.......click to learn what next.

Freezing chilli padi

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

If you knew me, you'd know that I eat my chilli padi every day. I eat it with everything as well, local fare and western, short of breakfast meals like French toast, cereal and pancakes! The Indian blood runs deep. The hotter and spicier the better too. Lately,.......click to learn what next.