A Mother's Monologue

Experimenting with cosmetics

Posted on April 5, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Since I've started applying make up and being more diligent with my face, I have gone on a shopping spree with cosmetics and make up. Wheeeee!!! My question is.....now that I've found the best eye cream, do I stick to it forever as long as it still works.......click to learn what next.

To wear make up or not?

Posted on April 5, 2010February 1, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

For the last 5 years since I had Tee, I was a Stay-At-Home-Mom without help. And for that, I was busy as hell and couldn’t be bothered with how I looked. Shit. When you have your toddler’s head stuck in a toilet bowl, your kettle whistling, your soup.......click to learn what next.

How to kick an addiction

Posted on April 5, 2010April 5, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

As I write this, I am thinking just how bad it is to have an addiction. And unfortunately, addiction runs in our family. The Hubs is addicted to money. Tee is addicted to talking. I am addicted to chocolate. And T2 is addicted to my boobs. For better.......click to learn what next.

Bicycle from Fitness Concept

Posted on April 3, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

This evening, we spent some time at the fitness shop looking for some exercise bicycles to put one at my Mom's place. They only had 2 options which I liked because I like the one with the back rest. The price difference? The Nordic Track brand bicycle cost.......click to learn what next.

Tee’s tennis super stardom

Posted on April 1, 2010April 1, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Now you know why we're always busy!!! Did anyone know about the WTA Malaysian Open tennis championships this year? Well, Tee had a part to play in it as you will see below. Strutting the court like a true tennis champ. She cannot even hold a racket! Too.......click to learn what next.

OH MY GOD, It’s April!!!

Posted on April 1, 2010April 1, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

I just know it. This year is going to flash through in a blink. If my flu/bronchitis/stress disease/whatever you wanna call it lingers on till mid April, it would be 2 months which is the longest I've ever had to deal with an illness. Usually, it takes a.......click to learn what next.

The future hairdresser

Posted on April 1, 2010April 1, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

This is what Tee and T2 get up to when Mommy is in the kitchen :-)

My graduation

Posted on April 1, 2010April 1, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

My graduation from University College London was a quiet affair with only my then boyfriend attending. Why did my parents not attend it? They either couldn't be bothered or were too busy fighting over their divorce. Nevertheless it was a happy occasion for me as I celebrated it.......click to learn what next.

Best Friends Forever

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

For the longest time since Tee started school right up to this year, she had maintained that she only had one friend, her best friend and nobody else ever came close. Since the middle of last year, that best friend had moved on to International School although she.......click to learn what next.

Self photography

Posted on March 27, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

When I was really sick yesterday, I couldn't help but sleep whilst the 2 girls entertained themselves. At one point, Tee said she was bored of teaching T2 (she was playing teacher and student with the baby) and asked if she could play dress up instead. Sure! Whatever!.......click to learn what next.

Wanting versus needing

Posted on March 27, 2010March 27, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Lately, there are a few lessons I've been trying to teach Tee which I feel are important. I know the school teaches them very good manners but because I don't actually have a 'manners' manual or syllabus per se (and I have been meaning to write one up!),.......click to learn what next.

Perth Countryside

Posted on March 27, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Later this year, we will be celebrating Tee's birthday abroad and will have an exciting time driving cross-country, staying at farms where she will get to milk cows (and I will make damn sure she has a taste of this!), see hens lay eggs and chase pigs. We.......click to learn what next.

Asthma attack at 3am

Posted on March 27, 2010March 27, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

So what does one do after inhaling Ventolin for about 50 times and you still feel as though you are about to pass out? *taps fingers* Well, that happened to me. 2 nights ago. I was having trouble breathing and wasn't sure what to do. I kept sucking.......click to learn what next.

Happy Birthday to me!

Posted on March 24, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Last week, a dearest friend of mine bought us breakfast to celebrate my birthday. This friend of mine never fails to make my birthday really special. Simply special. Last year, we went out for a picnic and she brought cupcakes and candles to the park. This year, we.......click to learn what next.

Happy Birthday, Uncle Ben!

Posted on March 24, 2010March 24, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

A couple of weeks ago, my brother Ben, turned 34. I think? My brother Ben is the most amazing brother, uncle, son and in future, husband anyone could ever wish for. Really. And the girl who will eventually steal his heart will be as lucky to have a.......click to learn what next.

Addiction to chocolate

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Now that I have no maid, I find myself needing some chocolate everyday. It's like a drug. I work really hard all day and try my leveled best not to raise my voice or get impatient with anybody, and most days, I succeed. But most days, I'm also.......click to learn what next.

Le girafe de la France

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Because I'd given all of Tee's baby stuff away much earlier, practically ALL of T2's stuff are hand-me-downs from friends and family. So one day, when I was feeling itchy, I bought her a very expensive Sophie, the giraffe from France. And because it was ridiculously expensive, I.......click to learn what next.

T2 and her entourage

Posted on March 21, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Gosh, I am large! The eldest always has the honour of pushing the youngest princess. Where is Tee? She is getting a piggy back ride from Uncle Ben, can't you see? Can you guess where this is taken?

How to get a delicious tummy

Posted on March 21, 2010March 21, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

In all my life, I've had a big arse and tree stump thighs but I've never, ever had a problem with my tummy. Till I had T2. Yup. T2......the creator of an everlasting bulge. So much so that for my birthday last week, a good friend of mine.......click to learn what next.

T2 has started talking

Posted on March 21, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

I kid you not. It is surreal. Today, I told her that Mommy was very tired and had to pass her to Daddy so Mommy could have a nap. Just as Daddy walked towards me to get her, she said, "DADI...." Really. And here, she is saying, "Please.......click to learn what next.

Best wrinkle cream for eyes that don’t shut

Posted on March 21, 2010March 21, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Erm....you heard right. I feel as though I haven't shut my eyes for a few weeks. And my body is aching all over. Because I have not been sleeping and look like shit, I went to look for my eye cream because I am such a lazy person.......click to learn what next.

Sleep training a 7 month old baby

Posted on March 21, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Who is addicted to my boobs is a blooby challenge! Night after night, we have been patting T2 to bed amidst wails of baby grumbles and mumbles. She doesn't cry out loud, Thank God! But instead grumbles and complains and shows her absolute dissatisfaction by kicking her legs.......click to learn what next.

The coughing symphony

Posted on March 20, 2010March 20, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Since Chinese New Year, I've had this awful cough which I initially passed to T2 who then passed it to Tee and then the Hubs. ALL of us have now visited the Doctor but none of us are well yet. T2 and the Hubs have been put on.......click to learn what next.

Happy St Patrick’s Day!

Posted on March 16, 2010March 16, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Years ago, before the kids arrived, we used to go sailing once or twice a year and it was one of the best times ever. Ever since the kids came along.......zero. I'm really missing it now and can't wait till the next sail but it'll be awhile because.......click to learn what next.

All down with bronchitis

Posted on March 16, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Yup! What better timing for the helper to leave during the school holidays and when we're all sick. My cough started during Chinese New Year so effectively, I've had it for a month now. T2 got it just after me and she's recovering now as she's had a.......click to learn what next.

Baby Babbling On and On…..

Posted on March 16, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Yesterday, when the Hubs teased T2 for having such a grumpy frowny look on her face, she pouted, then started crying. He quickly pacified her and told her he was just joking and said she was actually very pretty, and she stopped crying and began smiling her cheeky.......click to learn what next.

Are Prenatal Vitamins necessary?

Posted on March 16, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

On both occasions, my Obgyn never mentioned anything about me taking prenatal vitamins. I suppose she could see that I was a food lover and was probably getting sufficient nutrients as that very same Obgyn has advised some of my friends that they needed to take this and.......click to learn what next.

Coping without any help

Posted on March 16, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Well, I'm still here, aren't I? How did the agency find out about my helper's 2 handphones? Well, one of the other maids got caught so everyone on her handphone list got called in after they drilled her for information. It turns out my helper was so involved.......click to learn what next.

Baptising your children

Posted on March 16, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

For the longest time, I've wanted to baptise my girls but it's just one of those things that keep getting procrastinated. Plus it doesn't help that the Churches here aren't being helpful in getting my girls baptised! So for now, they are still un-baptised and Tee is already.......click to learn what next.

Rest in Peace

Posted on March 14, 2010February 13, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Just as I was getting slightly restless with my helper, the following saga occurred. When she first came, she was a great worker but after 4 months, I noticed that she seemed distracted and her last 2 months with us was very stressful. A total of 6 months.......click to learn what next.