A Mother's Monologue

Robson Height’s Seafood

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

Last year, I was lucky enough to be invited by some ladies to 'makan' at the above restaurant and it was fabulous. It would have been even better had I not had kids with me but.......... Let the pics speak for themselves: Garlic Spinach Spicy Lala - I.......click to learn what next.

The quirkiness of English

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Today, my Mother told me that she reads my blog. What? You heard right. My Mother reads my blog! Oh my God. Soon, the shit will hit the fan! Should I have expected anything less? Ever since she dabbled her toes into the pond of technology in the.......click to learn what next.

Time Outs for a 6 year old

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

My little darling is generally a very good girl but there are rare moments when her evil side shows up and that is usually when she is over-tired. And because we give in to her quite a bit, she gets over-tired quite a bit especially during the school.......click to learn what next.

Nasi Kandar Pelita Sri Hartamas

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

There is this new awesome massage place in Sri Hartamas called Banyan Spa that has a masseuse called Tatik, who is one of the very rare masseuse' strong enough to penetrate my aching bones. One day, I went for a massage and a hair spa and then whilst.......click to learn what next.

McDonald’s Playground in Bangsar

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

This was probably T2's first playground trial as it was indoors and Kizsport came soon after. She LOVES Kizsport and all that space! We like going to McDonalds in Bangsar purely for this little playground, which is quite dirty but as long as you scrub their hands down.......click to learn what next.

Monkeys being technology savvy

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

What is my baby looking at curiously? We have 3 monkeys effectively in our family - Tok-Tok, the Hubs and T1. And all three are very cheeky. They also happen to be the techno gizmo addicts of the family, always busy with their gadgets. This is what baby.......click to learn what next.

How to care for kids when you are sick

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

It has been a rough week. I am down with a chest infection, a fever, an open tap for a running nose and very bad asthma. This always happens. I can never be sick because my asthma just goes crazy. It takes on a life of its own........click to learn what next.

Buying new sunglasses

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I own 4 pairs of sun glasses but only regularly wear one now. My Versace pair, is so old and out-dated. My BCBG pair is too small for my fat face now. My Ralph Lauren pair is not powered and because I don't wear contact lenses anymore (it's.......click to learn what next.

Playing Peekaboo!

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

One very hot day, I found my two kids in their underwear in T1's bedroom making a lot of noise. What were they doing? Playing Peekaboo with the curtains apparently..... Now you see me? Now you don't!!! PEEKABOO!!!

Modern coffee tables for me

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

When we first moved in (a long time ago without kids), we had decided to do without a coffee table but instead have an in-built slim coffee bench along our sofa at the rear. But because the contractor screwed up, that idea never materialised. Now that we do.......click to learn what next.

T2 loves bags……

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Before even hitting 1.5 years old, my T2 is already a big bag fan. She likes all sorts, paper bags, leather bags, canvas bags......as long as it has a colour or design that she likes, she will be grabbing that bag and NOT LETTING GO. We have this.......click to learn what next.

A natural sleep aid that works

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I usually work in the crazy hours after midnight because it is the only time I work best. I wish I could wake up at 4am instead and start my work day before the baby wakes but the bugger will wake the moment I get out of bed!!!.......click to learn what next.

My baby refuses water!

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

My baby must be the most stubborn old soul I've ever met! I have never met another person as stubborn as she is, oh my God!!! There is just nothing I can do to pull this horse to water!!! And I am stressed daily because of this. I.......click to learn what next.

Fastest way to lose belly fat

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

This is the LARGEST my tummy has ever been. HOLY CRAP. All my life, I've always had a big bum but never a big belly. Now I have both!!! WAH!!!! *tears squirting out* It really isn't pleasant looking at a fat belly. Do you know what the fastest.......click to learn what next.

Dessert’s Bar in KLCC

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Have you been to Dessert's Bar yet? It is just my kind of place, isn't it? I'm telling you. I am really doomed NOT to have that super model figure..... We went earlier last year because I had some guests down from Australia and were not disappointed. Chocolate.......click to learn what next.

How to get a smooth face forever with an acne treatment system

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I truly believe that the best acne treatment system anyone could have is to lead a healthy life. Eat healthily every single day with tons of vegetables and fruit. Seriously, majority of us do NOT eat enough vegetables and fruit. In fact, you should be eating much, much,.......click to learn what next.

Children’s Vaccinations in Malaysia

Posted on January 11, 2011January 11, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

After living on the Ignorant Planet for close to 6 years and always depending on Doctors for recommendations on what to inject into my kids, I've decided to fly out of Ignorant Planet. CRASH!!! *gets up and looks around* This is all really scary territory. *spends a week.......click to learn what next.

Babies love climbing stairs

Posted on January 11, 2011January 11, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Now why is that? We have no stairs at home so I was really surprised when T2 took to the stairs like a duck to water when we arrived in Perth in a house with a staircase! She was a natural! She didn't know how to come back.......click to learn what next.

Watching T1 at swim class

Posted on January 11, 2011January 11, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Last year, I would go every Wednesday to school just to watch T1 swim. Of course, I had much better and more important things to do but it was something I just had to do. Who in the world would want to BAKE in the scorching sun with.......click to learn what next.

Kleenex Power of Play – Meeting Friends

Posted on January 10, 2011January 10, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

We were invited to attend the Kleenex Power of Play event some time ago and were reluctant in going initially but SO GLAD WE DID! Because we met some lovely people including GY and SL below with their kids. See how happy we were? Either that or we.......click to learn what next.

Keeping herself occupied…..

Posted on January 10, 2011January 10, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

You always know that when the house goes quiet, there is trouble looming......and after the number of heart attacks that my baby has caused me, I'm surprised I'm not fifty feet down under. From around Christmas time and ten days after, she'd had FIVE bumps on her head........click to learn what next.

Baby who’s always up to mischief

Posted on January 10, 2011January 10, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

This is a back-dated post, only by several months *wink* This baby of mine loves exploring - digging into things, peeling at things, climbing to unknown places, sticking fingers into holes, chewing on unknown objects, swallowing bits of raisin sized goods, tearing the tear-ables, you name it. One.......click to learn what next.

The future of Toy packaging

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

In my days as a child, not that I had many toys at all, I remember toys being packaged quite simply. Simple enough that I, then a kid, could open it myself. I don't ever remember having to ask my parents nor wait for them before I could.......click to learn what next.

Lion Dance at Pavilion 2011

Posted on January 9, 2011February 6, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

To watch more lion dances this 2011, go to Lion Dances in KL for 2011. Yesterday, we spent 8 hours at the most happening mall in KL - Pavilion. The sole purpose of our trip was for the girls to watch the lion dance but we ended up.......click to learn what next.

Getting to the market without getting lost

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

There are several markets that we go to, namely the TTDI market for chicken (although now I've been told that I should only buy organic chicken from the supermarket due to the mishandling of our country's chicken supply) and pork and the Central market in Old Klang Road.......click to learn what next.

The Distinctiveness of Motherhood

Posted on January 8, 2011January 8, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Every now and then, every one of us should take a back seat and think of our place in this motherhood journey (Men, think of your wives, think of your mothers!). It is by far the most taxing job in the world, depending on how much one invests.......click to learn what next.

Getting an online business degree

Posted on January 8, 2011January 8, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

For the last year or so, I have started doing business. My blog is my business and there is more to come. But what I've found is that after not working for 10 years, and blame it on the epidurals that have caused me my brain cell destruction,.......click to learn what next.

Hai Peng, Old Klang Road

Posted on January 8, 2011January 8, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

One of our regular places for eating crabs is in Old Klang Road at this restaurant located just after the fire station. And I shall share my very embarrassing crab story here. First off, I have NEVER, EVER cooked crabs in my life. I have never even really.......click to learn what next.

Sony VAIO

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I used to own a first generation Sony VAIO with an Intel Celeron processor that could fit into my hand bag as it was one of those tiny notebook laptops and although it served me well, I struggled to see the screen as it was so small. I.......click to learn what next.

Why we can never nap…..

Posted on January 7, 2011January 7, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

One day when the Hubs took care of the kids, he got extremely sleepy (read exhausted) and crashed on the living room floor but guess what? If you think he could have stolen a nap, think again because my kids? MY kids? They would never allow it. No.......click to learn what next.