A Mother's Monologue

Cheap groceries in Kuala Lumpur

Posted on August 24, 2008August 24, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Or so I thought!!! I arrived at Tesco Mutiara Damansara today at noon, ALONE (the Hubs had taken Tee for a movie) with a mission to fill up my kitchen with value for money food for the week. We don't usually shop there but in attempt to cut.......click to learn what next.

In case you didn’t know……

Posted on August 23, 2008August 23, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

I am now working on THREE blogs and more to come*wink* 1. Mamapumpkin 2. Travel, Shop and Dine with Mamapumpkin 3. Toddler Management Yes, I've been busy...................................

Tee’s toddler strength and weaknesses

Posted on August 23, 2008September 2, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

It's been almost four exciting years and look how she has grown!!! My little Tee was born a feisty chilli padi and was the LOUDEST baby in the entire ward of about twenty five babies. Today, she is still as feisty and still as LOUD. But now, she.......click to learn what next.

What happens when you stay up till 4am blogging……

Posted on August 23, 2008August 23, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

And then have to wake up at 8am to make your four year old milk: You make her milk in your adult coffee cup and make your coffee in her baby cup. Aaaaaarrrrggghh!!!!!! THEN. You prepare her a waffle at superspeed because you just want to flop back.......click to learn what next.

My two year old professional model

Posted on August 22, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Look who's here!

Selecting accommodation when visiting Disney World and Universal Studios

Posted on August 22, 2008August 23, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

How did we choose where to stay when we went? For us it was simple. We were going to get a discount from a family member, so it was either Hotel A or Hotel B, so we chose the better of the two. But otherwise, how would you.......click to learn what next.

Getting kicked in the ass

Posted on August 22, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Sometimes in life, we all need a kick in the ass. Many of us are lazy in nature and unconsciously love staying in our comfort zone. It's natural. Why change when wherever we are is livable. It may not be perfect but we're still alive, aren't we? Many.......click to learn what next.

The dog has a strong sense of smell

Posted on August 22, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

This was taken in our hotel room in Orlando. It was the Holiday Inn Resort which is a 3 star-ish kind of hotel. The room was very old-fashioned but it had two big queen sized beds and unlimited coffee plus TV, so that worked. Plus it was situated.......click to learn what next.

Great vacations are always the ones with the most humour!

Posted on August 22, 2008April 30, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

In our last trip to the USA not too long ago, we were at a lost with what to do in New York since Tee's Godfather was so busy that part of our trip, he was actually abroad in Dubai! We were left to be independent tourists and.......click to learn what next.

What Tee had for lunch today

Posted on August 22, 2008August 22, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Haha....I needed a filler post and I needed it fast so this is it. Tee had macaroni with home-cooked chicken stock, potatoes, radish, sun-dried tomatoes, chopped coriander, ham and onions. Oh, and topped with grated cheddar cheese. She walloped it kau-kau!! What did Mommy have? 3 chocolate cubes........click to learn what next.

Accommodation in New York City

Posted on August 21, 2008August 21, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

In New York, we were lucky enough to stay at Tee's Godfather's apartment. He didn't charge us. He wanted to but we told him that if he charged us, then we'd charge him back for seeing Tee. Tee's Godfather was the Hubs best man at our wedding. He.......click to learn what next.

The great Orlando bank heist

Posted on August 21, 2008August 21, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

In Orlando whilst shopping, Tee wanted more toys but we told her we had run out of money. So she whined and whined and Daddy said we'd have to rob a bank before we can buy more stuff. She said, "Let's GO!" and pulled a shirt over her.......click to learn what next.

Hard work deserves good breaks

Posted on August 19, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

I have always believed that you can never go wrong with sheer hard work. Sure, there are ways to the top through luck and short cuts but hard work is a guaranteed route. I have been working pretty damn hard these last few days. And guess what? Three.......click to learn what next.

Trying to find organisation amidst the chaos

Posted on August 19, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

I wish I was an IT geek. Because I am not, I am wasting precious time working on blog designs because I am bloody anally retentive when it comes to owning a decent blog. It doesn't have to be perfect but it has to at least have a.......click to learn what next.

Bloody Bangsar parking meters

Posted on August 19, 2008August 19, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

This morning was my first morning parking in Bangsar after a long time and I noticed that they now have new parking meters (oh crap! I should have taken a picture of it, just to show you as evidence!!!). Being the good citizen that I am, I went.......click to learn what next.

Continuation of Disney World Part 1

Posted on August 18, 2008August 19, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Remember my post on Tee's Day in Heaven??? You can continue reading here AND you can find more photos at Disney World here. Enjoy! *Please feel free to email me should you have any questions on Disney World, Florida.

Shopping addiction and the love of beautiful things….

Posted on August 18, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx It's time to do a bit of that. It's been ALMOST a year since I started blogging for money and since then I have made US4,000 and I have not saved a single penny of it. No.....all I've done is gone shopping. Frivolous, ain't it? I certainly.......click to learn what next.

Putting Google Adsense after each single post on WordPress

Posted on August 18, 2008August 18, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx I did it!!! Persistence pays off. Thank you to Miche who was kind enough to help comment on my previous post where I highlighted my problem. And just after I was whinging to Shireen that I wanted to do what she did on her blog, I found.......click to learn what next.

Adding Adsense in between posts

Posted on August 17, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx All day, I have been trying to do the above and I just cannot seem to do it!!! I wish I went to University for computer science instead of anything else!!! Frustrated!!!

Dealing with stress and running after time!

Posted on August 17, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx The Hubs has been nagging me about a few things. The size of my bum, the amount of time I use to move it and how it should contribute more to our already busy lives. And he's not the only one who's been harping on about this.......click to learn what next.

Common antics of my four year old

Posted on August 16, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx "Mommy? You cannot say stupid. Now you have to give me 50 cents." "Mommy? Daddy said Bloody. He's not supposed to say bloody, right?" "Mommy, can I please watch TV? Can I please watch TV? Can I watch TV, Mom? Mommy, can I watch TV, please? Mommy!!!.......click to learn what next.

Spooky encounters

Posted on August 16, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Ever since I completed my Level One Reiki Course, it's almost like I've subconsciously become more spiritual. I am more sensitive and my third eye has been opened. Which is darn scary. Previously, I'd see colours when I closed my eyes but just this week, I've already.......click to learn what next.

New Jaguar XF

Posted on August 16, 2008August 16, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Today, my uncle came over to my place with his one day old brand new Jaguar XF and I got to take it for a spin. Man............it's smoooooooooooooooo........................................th. Ever since 1995, my dream car had been the Jaguar XJ220 but up till today, I only have a dark.......click to learn what next.

The Gardens Golden Screen Cinemas Gold Class Movie

Posted on August 16, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx The Hubs and I went to watch Batman last night and were forced to buy Gold Class tickets as there were no other options. It was our first time, so allow me to share with you what a RM60 Gold Class movie ticket means. Before the movie.......click to learn what next.

First 3P post after 6 months!!!

Posted on August 15, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Walau!!! I've just had my first 3P post after 6 months!!! Happy or what??? I hope that this is the start of better things to come. I logged in randomly at about 6pm and there it was staring in front of me - in white!!! Well, let's.......click to learn what next.

Toddler mafia busy delegating via sms from the plane…..

Posted on August 14, 2008September 9, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Dear Dada, I am stuck on this plane with dragon lady and I am tired of listening to her voice going, "Tee! Stop this. Tee! Stop that!" In future when you make our travel arrangements and intend to be absent, can you please put her on another seat,.......click to learn what next.

What a lovely, lovely day!

Posted on August 14, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx PMS-ing officially over. After I dropped Tee off at school, I returned home to hop onto the treadmill and discovered a renewed energy that I'd lost in the last few months with all the traveling. I was so exhausted to the point where I actually thought I.......click to learn what next.

A tender moment….

Posted on August 13, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Tee surprises us as Flower Girl

Posted on August 13, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

A week before the wedding, we'd already started teaching her how to walk, how to throw the petals and how to smile. She never focused. Till the very last day, I was telling the Hubs, what can we expect of her.....she is not yet four, so playful and.......click to learn what next.

Mother of the Flower Girl

Posted on August 13, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

This is how LARGE I am now, so I had to get a big flair baggy dress to hide all the fat. Don't I look pregnant??? How I wish......