A Mother's Monologue

Neighbourhood Playgrounds in Perth

Posted on December 15, 2010December 14, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Every time we go to Perth, we'd hit several playgrounds because there is not only so MANY of them, they are EVERYWHERE. Playgrounds in Perth are like Datuks in KL, every left or right turn, you'll hit one *wink* On the day of our arrival, we hit the.......click to learn what next.

When can mothers’ rest?

Posted on December 14, 2010December 14, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Seriously now, when exactly do mothers get a chance to rest? Whether you are a full-time working mom, a stay-at-home-mom or anywhere in between, finding time to rest when you have more than one kid is practically impossible regardless whether you have help or not! This morning (Sunday),.......click to learn what next.

Disasters in the kitchen

Posted on December 14, 2010December 14, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Now I know why I like going out. It's because I don't have to step into the kitchen! The Hubs says I am good both in the kitchen and the boardroom and am only whinging because I cannot fire my own kids whereas I can fire my staff........click to learn what next.

Smoking Shisha

Posted on December 14, 2010December 14, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Have any of you ever tried smoking shisha? I've always wondered what the big deal was and was always curious about the contraption of a hookah. You don't know what a hookah is? A hookah is a shisha pipe and shisha is the stuff that you smoke from.......click to learn what next.

Cure for psoriasis

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Apart from being allergic to almost everything under the sun, I suffer from psoriasis. So let's sum this up, shall we? Ever since I saw the allergy specialist (which I shall blog about when his turn comes up), it was identified that I am majorly allergic to candida........click to learn what next.

Selecting bathroom water closets

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Just this week, a friend of mine who is renovating her home asked me what brand of water closets she should select for her new home and what the difference in brands are. I told her that really, there isn't much difference in quality apart from the designs.......click to learn what next.

Cultivate a love for reading in children

Posted on December 11, 2010December 11, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Both my girls love reading. Even T2, who is only a baby. Well, practically a toddler now. I must say I worked and prayed very hard in hope that my firstborn would be a reader because as Dr Seuss says, the more you read, the more things you.......click to learn what next.

Toughing it out with dark circles

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

I recently took on a copy writing job on a project basis and it was really tough because I could only start working when the kids were asleep and by then, I was already exhausted. I ran on 3-4 hours of sleep every night and it was very.......click to learn what next.

Kung Fu Girls

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

T1 and Kylie fighting at Liz Claiborne. Check out T1's left hand claws??? *faint* What's up with these girls? Kylie is now T1's new kungfu friend. I am utterly saddened by T1's refusal to wear any of her pretty clothes. Her Nana has bought her so many gorgeous.......click to learn what next.

Babies and chocolate

Posted on December 9, 2010December 9, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

"My Mama allows me to eat Royce dark chocolate that costs RM2 per piece. The piece is 1 inch by 1 inch and 3mm thin and I can finish it in seconds begging for more. I am a happy camper whenever Mama gives me Royce dark chocolate. It.......click to learn what next.

Getting projector reviews

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Does anyone know where to find some good projector reviews? We would like to renovate our home and one idea was to do away with the TV and have a projector shoot onto a wall so we really have that cinematic effect. Of course, we'd need to get.......click to learn what next.

Refusal to wear pyjama sleepsuits

Posted on December 9, 2010December 9, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Both my babies have always refused to wear sleepsuits because they are Eskimo babies. We fight all the time about the temperature control in our home. They're always too hot and I'm always too cold! They both never used blankets either. So much for all the money spent.......click to learn what next.

Renewing your car insurance

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

My Mom drives a Peugeot. She has been Peugeot loyal for quite awhile although really, she hates the damn French cars. But my friend's father used to be the country manager of Peugeot and so she kept it because it meant that she only had to pick up.......click to learn what next.

Daddy is losing more hair…..

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Last month, Daddy celebrated his birthday on Guy Fawkes. We're an easy birthday remembrance family. Daddy was born on Guy Fawkes, Mommy was born on St Patrick's Day, T1 shares the same birthday as Roald Dahl and Stella McCartney (there! I always knew she had a good future!).......click to learn what next.

Departing for Perth with Air Asia X

Posted on December 2, 2010December 2, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

At 4am in the morning IS NOT FUN. Wheeeeee!!!! No. Certainly not fun. It's a time that is neither here nor there. Do you sleep? Do you not sleep? With kids, what is the action plan? Honestly, when we finally got done with packing, it was midnight and.......click to learn what next.

Becoming apple shape

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

I was always pear shaped but lately, I've noticed I'm becoming more and more of an apple. Blame it on chocolates and ice-cream, cake and cookies. *big sigh* At this rate, I'm going to have to join the biggest loser Asia soon. I am planning to do a.......click to learn what next.

God is fair

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

So after a day of highs, today is an all time low. I woke up with pain, so much pain. It's the kind of body ache one gets when they're coming down with a fever, or have a fever. My head hurts. My nose hurts. My shoulders hurt........click to learn what next.

Bring out your Advent calendars!

Posted on November 29, 2010November 29, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

It is officially Christmas month tomorrow! We ended up with 4 Advent Calendars eventually, one for each of us I guess. Even T2 gets to eat chocolate. Oh, she is going to be so happy. We decided that this year, we were going to go Western. Thanks to.......click to learn what next.

The Inefficient Mom

Posted on November 28, 2010November 28, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Exactly one or two months ago (OK, did you notice how exactly can NOT go with one or two?), the Hubs asked me EXACTLY (here I go again) what I do with my time at home with a baby??? For the longest time, I've been complaining to him.......click to learn what next.

Do you need tanning lotion when skiing?

Posted on November 26, 2010November 26, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

I'm asking because I've never actually been on a ski holiday and my little T1 keeps pestering us to show her SNOW!!! I've been looking around at nearer skiing destinations and remember being in the Swiss Alps that although it was really quite cold up there, the sun.......click to learn what next.

T1’s Annual School Concert

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

When all the kids received their concert costumes, all us Mom were as anxious like bunnies injected with sugar. Why? Because we'd paid good money for them and were all hoping our kids would be able to use them again at some point and not just once. Especially.......click to learn what next.

Web directory submission

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Recently, I've had to register a company in order to register a dot com dot my - how frigging inconvenient is that?! Anyway, I'm supposed to be able to do this online but this has not happened because sometimes, things are all talk and no action. I tried.......click to learn what next.

Bad attitude in Malaysia

Posted on November 26, 2010November 26, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Rant ahead...... The last time I went to the US, we could afford staying a whole month because not only did my blog money support our shopping spree, we got really good rates for accommodation there. Fabulous. So last week, I suddenly remembered that I could get some.......click to learn what next.

What causes my acne?

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Apart from being busy, eating poorly and not getting enough sleep, I wonder if there is anything else owing to my completely dirty acned face right now. It is so annoying and I am uncomfortable because it is itchy and painful all at the same time. Perhaps that.......click to learn what next.

Getting enough sleep during the holidays

Posted on November 26, 2010November 26, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Are you??? I certainly am not and neither are my kids. First and foremost, my girls hardly ever sleep. EVER. To them, sleeping is for the dead, with all due respect. There is too much to do in their little lives like watching evil aliens conquer their nemesis,.......click to learn what next.

Thanksgiving deals

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! Today, I give thanks for my Mom being still alive. I give thanks for the love from 2 happy, healthy girls and a wonderful partner that I am so blessed to be surrounded with. I give thanks for some truly amazing friendships and I.......click to learn what next.

A tribute to Baby Samantha

Posted on November 19, 2010January 11, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Today, with a heavy heart and overflowing tears, I have to tell you that Baby Samantha was summoned by The Good Lord Jesus Christ to join Him in Baby Heaven. There isn't anything more painful that would just kill the heart of any parent than losing a child.......click to learn what next.

Karaoke Night AGAIN!

Posted on November 19, 2010November 19, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Some of my friends have been bugging me to organise another karaoke night, as though I am the queen of karaoke! So I have done just that. If any of you are interested, send me an email to exhibit your interest. I guess I'm going to have to.......click to learn what next.

Entertaining your kids in Kuala Lumpur during the holidays!

Posted on November 18, 2010November 17, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

OMG. That time of the year is here again!!! Moms! Brace yourselves!!! My poor T1, she actually asked me today if I will be happy now that she is officially home or if I preferred her at school. She must have picked up on my conversations with adults.......click to learn what next.

Rock Star / Biker Chick

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

The other day, my proud tomboy daughter, dressed herself up in a simple pink T-Shirt dress and wore a fancy hair band. Pretty......actually, her outfit didn't even match her demeanor. Seriously now..... And then I saw her tattoo. I told her, "The tattoo does not go with your.......click to learn what next.