A Mother's Monologue

2 hours at the Spa Village

Posted on May 1, 2009May 1, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Now what would a holiday be, especially for a pregnant lady, without a visit to the spa??? I had the luxury of trying out a 2 hour massage at the spa village but mind you, because they didn't have any massage therapistswho were trained in pregnancy massage, they.......click to learn what next.

Romance in Cameron Highlands

Posted on April 30, 2009April 30, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

If you didn't want to go as far as Paris, I'd say Cameron Highlands was a good enough place to have some romance. The air is cool, flowers are in full bloom everywhere, strawberries are in abundance and there are enough things going for it to be a.......click to learn what next.

How to have a great holiday

Posted on April 30, 2009April 30, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I've learnt that it doesn't matter where you are or what you do in a holiday that matters but great company. Even if we had stayed at some crummy resort, and we might have as well done that, as long as you have great company, it is all.......click to learn what next.

Frustrations!!!

Posted on April 30, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

After spending all evening uploading wordpress themes onto blogs, I've realised today that non of the themes I uploaded have built-in Adsense plugins. AAAaaarrrggghhh!!!!! What do I do now? Hunt the web for Adsense plugins? Or re-upload new themes that already have built-in Adsense? FAAAAAaaaarrrrrkkkkkkk...................

Bidding farewell to 3P

Posted on April 30, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I finally did it this morning. Spent a few hours removing links from every single 3P post that I've ever done and removing their codes too. It is a sad affair as they were good to me for many months. However, of late, they have been pretty rubbish.......click to learn what next.

Ye Olde Smokehouse Cameron Highlands

Posted on April 30, 2009April 30, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

One of the places that one MUST visit in Cameron Highlands is the Smokehouse, which is located around the golf course, very near the old Merlin Hotel. They serve absolutely the best scones I have ever eaten in my entire life and mind you, I spent 7 years.......click to learn what next.

Developing the genius in your child

Posted on April 30, 2009March 26, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Developing the genius in your child: Smart girls climb trees! Many people commend me on the way that I bring T1 up because she is doing so well as a kid but seriously, little do they know that I am a lazy ass mother. Like SERIOUSLY lazy ass.......I.......click to learn what next.

Child Care Options in Malaysia

Posted on April 30, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

There is hardly any, is there? Not one of quality that I would really trust my kid with in their hands? What would you pay for the perfect child care for your kids? Not everyone have parents and in-laws to help take care of the kids, which is.......click to learn what next.

Bad eating habits

Posted on April 29, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Tee, like myself, loves food. But lately, she has been addicted to desserts and sweet things. Almost after every meal, she'd ask what her dessert of the day was. We visited the dentist yet again. By now, I've spent just under RM1000 on dental bills within this last.......click to learn what next.

Busy designing new blogs

Posted on April 29, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Well, no one said it would be easy and if I wanted to make more money, then this is what I have to do. *sigh* It's frustrating because I am such an IT retard. I've just discovered that this blog is currently running on wordpress 2.2.1 and my.......click to learn what next.

Thank goodness for play rooms!!!

Posted on April 29, 2009April 29, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

When our vacation was booked, Tee's boyfriend's Mom was really stressed out that we were going to stay at such an adult place, a honeymoon-ish type of resort, where only quiet couples were seen during meal times. Heck, you don't even see these couples in the whole of.......click to learn what next.

Eating in Cameron Highlands

Posted on April 28, 2009April 28, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

After an entire morning of picking up trash, hey, that's 4 kilometers mind you, of steep uphill struggles, we were famished. Our meals were all packaged up by the resort so we ate there mostly, despite cravings to get out into the town to eat real food. Breakfast.......click to learn what next.

Doing our bit for a cleaner environment

Posted on April 28, 2009April 28, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

The first thing we did on our first morning in Cameron Highlands after a sumptuous breakfast was to WALK IT OFF!!! Actually, we also had a night stroll on our first night after dinner but it was nothing compared to this morning walk that we braved 2km up.......click to learn what next.

Checking in at Cameron Highlands

Posted on April 27, 2009April 27, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

There's nothing like a refreshing welcome of fresh bloom in a hotel room. I always love seeing fresh flowers in my hotel room, and my home too but I can't afford a constant supply of fresh flowers unfortunately. So yes, this was indeed refreshing. The first thing Tee.......click to learn what next.

Holiday in Cameron Highlands

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

After an eventful 3 days, we made it home in 1 piece. Phew! And there were lots of tears......my drama Queen, every time we return from a holiday, there will be lots of crying for a few days because she has SO MUCH FUN. Probably too much. I'm.......click to learn what next.

My precious firstborn

Posted on April 24, 2009April 24, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I'd give anything for these photos to have been taken professionally instead of my stupid handphone. Nevertheless, it depicts the soul of Tee, my precious firstborn, whom I will love fiercely till the day I die. My dearest Tee, you have grown from a newborn who knew exactly.......click to learn what next.

My daughter is a Crook – part 2

Posted on April 24, 2009April 24, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

As all of you know, Tee is a crook. She is still dependent on sleeping with Mommy every single night although we've been trying to wean her off this habit of late to prepare for the impending new baby. The Hubs suggested one evening that she slept with.......click to learn what next.

My bridal gown

Posted on April 23, 2009April 23, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

This is how Tee entertains herself when she has no TV all day. She plays dress up! So far, she has the following costumes:- 1. Ladybug costume 2. Mermaid costume 3. Police woman costume 4. Pirate costume 5. Vampire's Bride costume She sometimes also mixes and matches her.......click to learn what next.

Selling patio sets

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

We need space…..lots of it. We have this teak outdoor patio sets made of good quality teak that we need to dispose off. The set consists of two foldable deck chairs that can be reclined and a matching coffee table. We bought the set for RM800 and it.......click to learn what next.

Youtube messing up my blog!

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

We're off for a little holiday tomorrow. My last holiday before our family become four. I'm desperately trying to fix the darn youtube video so that it doesn't screw up my blog but to no avail. It is bloody pissing me off. I will have no computer access.......click to learn what next.

3 generations at Louis Vuitton KLCC

Posted on April 23, 2009April 23, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

We finally did it. Traipsed to LV, me in shorts, Mom in slippers and Tee in, I can't remember what, kid's clothing? Mom didn't bring her bag because she didn't know I had an agenda that day (Friday, 2.30pm 17th April 2009, for Kathy Lam's reference) but since.......click to learn what next.

Tee’s debut as The Little Naked Chef

Posted on April 23, 2009April 27, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

So I've finally experimented with You Tube. Finally. But I still don't know how to edit videos so you're literally going to see The Naked Chef, well almost...... It's quite blur as it was taken with the phone but it'll give you a taste of her voice and.......click to learn what next.

Tee without TV for 4 days already

Posted on April 23, 2009April 23, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

She hasn't even asked for it which makes me really, really proud of her. Which means that she has enough honour to keep a promise. Because I've been extra tired of late with the extra weight, I've been plonking myself onto anything soft and horizontal on a daily.......click to learn what next.

Tee’s preschool

Posted on April 22, 2009April 22, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I must put it on paper again how much I value Tee's preschool. Ever since she started at Insight Kids, her confidence has leapt mountains and crossed oceans and her love for learning, grown to the point of being passionate and hungry to learn. She no longer misses.......click to learn what next.

My Daughter is a Crook

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Whilst having our tea together today, Tee asks out of the blue, "Mom? Why did you give away all my baby clothes? Now the baby won't have any baby clothes." "Because Mommy's friend needed them at that time." "But why didn't she buy her own baby clothes?" "Because.......click to learn what next.

Tee’s First Written Contract

Posted on April 20, 2009September 13, 2019 by Mamapumpkin

Last night, Tee just did not want to go to bed. She was busy watching Playhouse Disney and after about a hundred times of telling her that it was bedtime, she made a deal with us. She said she really, really, really neeeeeeeeee............ded to watch the end of.......click to learn what next.

Prices of Louis Vuitton in Malaysia

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

For the sake of my dear friend, Kat, I present to you :- Monogram Canvas Batignolles Vertical Price - RM3150 Monogram Canvas Batignolles Price - RM2850 Monogram Canvas Neverfull MM Price - RM2700 Monogram Canvas Neverfull PM Price - RM2550 The best place to buy these babies are.......click to learn what next.

Tag: My Dreams

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

A) LIST OUT THE TOP 5 PRESENTS YOU WISH FOR (in no particular order):- An extra 24 hours everyday to fulfill my plan A pink mother of pearl Cartier watch - price RM15,050 An education grant to fully support my 2 kids at schools/Universities of my choice -.......click to learn what next.

Get blubber off my behind!

Posted on April 20, 2009April 20, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I've had a big bum since I was 17 and back then, it was a highlight but now that it is double in size, it is not even a low light. It's black, heavy matter that dropped from the galaxy. *sigh* But I fret not because I've been.......click to learn what next.

Tiffs between couples

Posted on April 19, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

The Hubs and I hardly fight. We are too yin and yang to allow ourselves to get all riled up over trivial stuff. We are both very stubborn no doubt, but somehow the timing is always right that one of us would give in when the other is.......click to learn what next.