A Mother's Monologue

Chinese New Year in Kota Bharu

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

Every year, whenever we go home, as far as I can remember, I always fall sick with a chest infection. I think it is the extreme heat coupled with eating lots of heat-y cookies that does it. Thus I am determined not to let it happen this year........click to learn what next.

Fasta Pasta in Perth

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

On Day Two of Perth, we visited Fasta Pasta (which we do every year) only because my cousin knows the owner or something. I don't think it's that great but it's good. I guess to each his own..... T2 still busy exploring the house on Day Two before.......click to learn what next.

Our Playground in Bangsar Village 2

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

There are only a handful of kid friendly places in BV and because it is our neighbourhood mall, T1 would inevitably ask to go to either FF2 or Marmalade whenever we want to eat, or if we have a play date, then Kizsport but if we're just there.......click to learn what next.

Pest control

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

When did your baby start crawling on all fours? T2 was a late bloomer. She only began crawling at maybe 10 months? Whereas her Che-Che was crawling on all fours at 6 months and for a further 6! Ever since she began crawling though, we have needed some.......click to learn what next.

Baby games and cooking……

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

That's what I have to do whenever I want to cook up a storm, even if it's just for my little humble family, which really means just cooking for the Hubs and myself since the girls don't usually eat what we do. For your information, I am a.......click to learn what next.

The makings of a rich man

Posted on January 23, 2011September 13, 2019 by Mamapumpkin

Once upon a time, there was a man somewhere in Asia. As many middle class families then, the man went to work to earn for the family, his wife stayed at home and popped one kid, two kids, three kids.......nobody knows of the fourth. As Mr N rose.......click to learn what next.

Learning to enjoy life!

Posted on January 23, 2011January 23, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I believe in letting kids have a taste of the good life. So they know how hard they have to work should they want to continue enjoying that kind of lifestyle. Who knows? Not all kids may even like the high life, and certainly nothing wrong with exposing.......click to learn what next.

God sending His Angels to me….

Posted on January 22, 2011January 22, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

What's the date today? 23rd January. Soccer practice in 6 hours exactly. Nice. 3 weeks into the new year and things are looking good. I don't know if it is a shift in perspective or if God really is sending His Angels down upon us but good things.......click to learn what next.

Having backup qualifications

Posted on January 22, 2011January 24, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I always believe that people should be qualified to do a number of things so that if something doesn't work out, they can fall back on something else. Good plan, no? For girls, and boys alike, a good course to take up would be to attend a beauty.......click to learn what next.

What vending machine next?

Posted on January 19, 2011October 5, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Now that I'm sort of a half past six business woman dabbling in writing for money and selling things for money, I'm thinking, what next? A vending machine business? What vending machines do we need in this country? In the UK, there are vending machines for newspapers, drinks.......click to learn what next.

Drive home from school

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I really miss those days when I get to drive T1 to school and then get to enjoy that 10 minute drive home by myself and the radio, all in peace and solitude. The drive is very pleasant and that early in the morning, you can still smell.......click to learn what next.

Buying new goods on credit

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Tok-Tok and Nana are traveling right now to buy me new stock of goods for sale. They always help me out whenever I need some favours done and sometimes I even forget to pay them back. Eek! What should I do? I'm so skint that I have to.......click to learn what next.

Weather in Fremantle

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

The weather in Fremantle ranges annually between 10 degrees Celsius (50F) during the winter months of June, July, August rising up to 25 degrees Celsius (77F) in the summer, but because Fremantle is a port and we all know how the sea exacerbates the weather, when the sun.......click to learn what next.

A Day at Fremantle, Perth

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

No visit to Perth is ever complete without a drive to Fremantle, a popular port located south west of Perth. It's a little city that's full of fresh sea breeze and beautiful sunshine (well, whilst we are there every time anyway!). We always go to EAT fresh seafood!!!.......click to learn what next.

Kids love hiding under tables

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

Why??? I find it extremely claustrophobic!

The scary imagination of a child

Posted on January 17, 2011January 13, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

One day, I found this piece of card board that T1 had drawn on and was very concerned because it read Patsy's Scary Land. What was she trying to say, huh? That her Mommy was scary? Muahahaha......and that she lived in fear? So of course, I asked her.......click to learn what next.

All Babies love reading

Posted on January 17, 2011January 13, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

If you allow them to......

Baby at Gym Class

Posted on January 17, 2011January 13, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

In a dress? *shakes head*

Happy Birthday T2 – 6 months late

Posted on January 17, 2011January 13, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

We didn't do anything big for T2's birthday, just a little cake cutting with the immediate family. This is a cake Nana baked for T2. Happy Birthday T2!!! See? Mommy didn't even get her changed into a pretty dress. Just wore whatever she was wearing on that day!.......click to learn what next.

Sticky Candy in Malaysia

Posted on January 17, 2011January 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

How many of you have seen these sweets below? Out of sheer curiosity one day, we finally entered to join the crowds to see what the big deal was. At first I was wondering, what is that? Long gooey tubes rolled, then cut into little cylindrical cubes with.......click to learn what next.

My New Maid

Posted on January 16, 2011January 17, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

You didn't think I actually hired a new Filipino helper, did you? This was the Hubs trying his best to put T2 to sleep in a sarong, which she absolutely refused. Anybody wants a sarong contraption? Pregnant ladies? T2 wouldn't use it because we only put her in.......click to learn what next.

Get your kid to perform a Puppet Show

Posted on January 16, 2011January 13, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

One of the things we do is take turns performing puppet shows. We have a range of puppets from Ikea and such that have been put to good use. It is entertaining to say the least because T1's imagination just rolls into madness and we always have a.......click to learn what next.

Justin Bieber live in KL

Posted on January 16, 2011January 16, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

If you haven't heard, where have you been???????????? Look, I'm no Bieber fan but my daughter sure is. Yes, my SIX YEAR OLD DAUGHTER............ They're starting younger and younger these days. Influences from school, TV, friends............there's just no controlling it so you might as well ride with it........click to learn what next.

Attack of the Sandwich Monster!

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

8am on a Sunday morning, the girls were up and ready to leave the house for soccer practice when we heard a loud scream! SCREAM!!! The Hubs and I, we're not used to waking so early on a Sunday morning, so this morning was no different. He had.......click to learn what next.

Kids just love HOTELS

Posted on January 16, 2011January 13, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

My girls are hotel junkies. If you have a hotel that you would like us to review, we would be most happy to. Here, we are at the Istana Hotel. Previously known as a very drab hotel, the hotel has come a long way. Service is impeccable, even.......click to learn what next.

Baby Buddha watching Television

Posted on January 16, 2011January 13, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Sometimes, to get away from the banalities of our routine, we check into a hotel to have some fun. This is T2 at 5 months old. Tell me she's cute. She looks right at home with all those comfy pillows.....

Malaysian Playgrounds

Posted on January 15, 2011January 13, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I'm sure KL has some fantastically well-maintained playgrounds that we haven't yet discovered but for now, we usually go to the playgrounds at the Lake Gardens, KLCC Park and the TTDI Park, but look at the condition of our local playgrounds? Paint is stripped off metal and rubber.......click to learn what next.

Serving a baby princess

Posted on January 15, 2011January 13, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Just look at my baby princess! She's having her dose of comfort food crossed legged, Her Nana is stroking her cheek whilst she holds her Nana's hand and her Daddy is fanning her. Is life bloody good or what?!

The most amazing bubble bath in Malaysia

Posted on January 15, 2011January 13, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

NUFF SAID.

Sundays at Lake Gardens

Posted on January 14, 2011January 13, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

One Sunday, I was feeling ambitious and kicked everyone out of bed at 8am to go to the Lake Gardens despite lots of moans and groans...... We had such a great time that I proposed to do it every Sunday! Baby probably had the best time of all.......click to learn what next.