A Mother's Monologue

A trip to Florida

Posted on December 27, 2009December 27, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

When we stayed in Florida last, we had a great discount from one of Tok-Tok's affiliate hotels but Tee remembers it with regret as the lifts were not working and the emergency staircase completely freaked her out! Next time round, we'll try to stay with my favourite blog.......click to learn what next.

Having a 5 year old kid on holiday

Posted on December 27, 2009December 27, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Is enough to send any Mom to *biting fingernails*..........fill in the blanks. Well, if you had a kid like my Tee, you'd be on the brink of insanity and praying for school to start. And thank goodness it starts in a week because I am at the end.......click to learn what next.

Getting your children baptised

Posted on December 27, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I never knew it was going to be such a painful process here. The Catholic Churches in Malaysia are really, really strict and impose so many rules and demands that it makes it almost impossible to make my girls Christian! I might as well just make them Buddhist!.......click to learn what next.

Nine West wedges

Posted on December 27, 2009December 27, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I bought this gorgeously comfortable pair of wedges in November from Lot 10 whilst Tee was having her piano concert rehearsal that day. So much for being an impulse shopper. I loved it because it was quite unique in that the leather straps that went across the front.......click to learn what next.

My dentist ex-boyfriend

Posted on December 27, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I used to date a dentist who now practises in London for 7 years. Unfortunately, we got hit by the 7 year itch and I dumped him for a friend of his. Oops. He was very strong about it though and remained good friends with me till he.......click to learn what next.

4 month baby with phlegmy cough

Posted on December 27, 2009December 31, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

T2 fell ill 3 weeks ago with a dry cough which quickly turned into a wet cough and then a cough with a runny nose. No fever, thank God! So much for an exclusively breast fed baby. Totally over-rated. I saw the Doctor 3 times. Because each time.......click to learn what next.

Saving money for holidays

Posted on December 27, 2009May 27, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

We love holidays because it creates memories away from home that we cherish. Not to say we don't cherish memories that are created at home but being away offers the mind a change in scenery. A change in perspective. A change of air. A change in mood. This.......click to learn what next.

Have you bought a Coach Bag yet?

Posted on December 27, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

If you happen to like any of the COACH bags that Tee carries, please contact the Bagskaki people to ask about them. They have all been used once or twice and are in very good condition. Talking about Coach bags, have you visited Bagskaki lately? They have new.......click to learn what next.

Curb eating habits

Posted on December 27, 2009December 27, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I've noticed that the reason I cannot control my food intake is directly in proportion to the things my Mother says to me about my weight and my eating habits. It is almost most definitely that I am a comfort food emotional eater. My Mother calls me sick.......click to learn what next.

Our Christmas Presents

Posted on December 27, 2009December 27, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

This year, due to the fact that we only had a very small family gathering, the presents got bigger! Well, that's my automatic assumption although I did spend a few thousand still. *sigh* It all just adds up even if you buy people RM10 presents! That's the disadvantage.......click to learn what next.

TV Mounts

Posted on December 27, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

For the longest time, we've been putting off purchasing a new big TV for our bedroom because the Hubs is waiting for some great deals in town. Recently, Tee's boyfriend's Dad purchased a great 60-inch TV for RM12k and that was a bargain! But the sale is over.......click to learn what next.

I’m late…….

Posted on December 27, 2009December 27, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

*gulp* Not with my period. I'm late in wishing you a very Merry Christmas! MERRY BELATED CHRISTMAS!!! Well, was it merry??? The reason I've been MIA is because I couldn't login into my own blog these past 2 weeks. I'd contacted my web host etc etc etc and.......click to learn what next.

Post-partum Periods

Posted on December 16, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

These last 2 days, I've been feeling extremely crampy and my periods have started again. It started 2 days ago, then yesterday nothing. Then today, again. I wish it'd make up its mind so I know when not to make a mess. This is the 3rd time I've.......click to learn what next.

I love my baby girl!

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Genuine Coach bags in Malaysia

Posted on December 15, 2009December 15, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Where would you get them from? HERE, HERE, HERE!!! They now have new stock so go check them out! They have the best prices that I know off and are 101% genuine, all flown in direct from authentic Coach stores. Service is great, all queries are responded to.......click to learn what next.

Bursting bubbles at Christmas

Posted on December 14, 2009December 14, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Being 5 years old and crossing people who tell her time and time and again that there is no such thing as Santa Claus and that it is actually Mommy, Tee has started getting suspicious. ALREADY! What's it with people wanting to burst my daughter's bubble at Christmas?.......click to learn what next.

Best accommodation deals online

Posted on December 12, 2009December 12, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Tis the end of the year where I do a lot of planning.....like planning next years holidays. We opted out of our annual Chiangmai trip this year because the Hubs wasn't keen on traveling with T2 so young. I really wish we were going though because T2 has.......click to learn what next.

Bamboo baby rompers in Malaysia!

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I splurged! Oh, how I splurged! I couldn't resist. I was educated the other day that my baby's romper was made out of bamboo. Bambooooo? Yes, the stuff that pandas eat! Gosh, I feel so dated..... I was told that bamboo fibers made into clothing are great for.......click to learn what next.

Renovating your kitchen sink

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Have you ever been to a home with a kitchen that had a copper kitchen sink? Where in the world did they get to select their copper kitchen sinks from? I have never seen them locally but they sure sound nice! The closest I ever got was this.......click to learn what next.

On human hang ups

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Gosh, don't we all have them?! Let's see, if I were to list some of the hang ups I have, what would they be? *thinking* *thinking more* *thinking even more* For the purpose of definition, a hang up is something that prevents you from being a better person........click to learn what next.

Best steam cleaners

Posted on December 11, 2009August 6, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

On the day I bought our Karcher hoover, I had decided that my next household purchase would certainly be a steam cleaner. Steam cleaners are great for removing stubborn stains at one shoot and sterilises your entire household super clean. What more, you can even steam clean your.......click to learn what next.

Travelling on a road trip

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I am so excited that friends of mine will be coming soon to stay with me from Singapore and then heading off to Thailand. It's been a long time since we've had any guests stay with us so I'm a little rusty in entertaining and playing host but.......click to learn what next.

Uncontrollable nasal drip

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

What do you do when you have used up a whole box of tissues but your nose still runs like an open tap? Because that is exactly what is happening to me right now. Drip, drip, drip....flow.....drip, drip..... You plug both your nostrils with tissues and breathe through.......click to learn what next.

A most special Xmas gift

Posted on December 11, 2009November 10, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Some years ago, Tee presented to her Nana a coffee mug which had her photos on it. In fact, I used it just today when I was there and Tee was so proud that her face was plastered all over the mug. It's a really nice gift. I.......click to learn what next.

4 month old baby with cough

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I am wondering now the overrated-ness of exclusively breastfeeding. Because T2 started having a dry cough which has now turned into a wet cough. She is unwell, no fever, but clearly cranky. She wants the boob all day and wants only to be held. She is usually an.......click to learn what next.

Great Anti virus software

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Yesterday, I met up for the first time with some Moms from Tee's new school that she will be attending next year. It was an interesting affair to note how 'kiasu' (paranoid) some moms are about their children's academic progress. One lovely Mom however, was asking us where.......click to learn what next.

Tee’s first lie

Posted on December 9, 2009December 9, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Yesterday, I caught Tee lying. It was for something trivial that wasn't a big deal but I sure as hell made it a big deal. She told a lie because she didn't want to get into trouble. Something as simple as washing her hands. I'd asked her if.......click to learn what next.

Winter in New York

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Our dearest Godpa Dave might be joining us in KL for Christmas as he was complaining last week that he hadn't had a chance to shop for some new furnace filters thus since he has 2 weeks off for Christmas, what better way than to spend it with.......click to learn what next.

The onset of 2012

Posted on December 9, 2009December 9, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I'm not sure if the moon location is out of sync but lately, I have been extremely stressed and moody. And it turns out that many of my friends are having bad days too! It MUST have something to do with the constellation and the universe and the.......click to learn what next.

Listing my blog on web directories

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I just wish someone would list my blog on a web directory so people can find me easily. I would do it myself except that I not only not know how but I do not have the time to find out how. *sigh* It's like a chicken and.......click to learn what next.