Barbie in Malaysia

Posted on July 26, 2014July 25, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

OMG!!!!!!!!!!! For 10 years I have had 2 girls and have always resisted Barbie but now that T2 is turning 5 in a week, she is asking for everything BARBIE!!!! I kid you not. The heave in my heart is heavy, my eyeballs.......click to learn what next.

Homeschooling Malaysian Style

Posted on July 25, 2014July 25, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

This year I got very brave upon the blessings of a dear friend and ventured towards Homeschooling my girls Malaysian Style. What does that mean really? Honestly, in the past 7 months, our homeschooling journey has evolved so much that this year, 2014,.......click to learn what next.

The Girl who is SO Loved

Posted on July 20, 2014July 18, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

Many people who see our little family now always assume that Daddy has a favourite and that his favourite girl is T2. Little do they know though that as much as everyone thinks that T2 is the spoilt darling daughter, T1 has had.......click to learn what next.

Eiffel Tower, Paris

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

Of course, a trip to Paris would not be complete without getting to the top of the Eiffel Tower, Paris! Actually, since I've already been several times, there really wasn't a need for me to pay money to go up again and seriously,.......click to learn what next.

Malaysians at The Louvre

Posted on July 12, 2014July 10, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

The Louvre is one of the largest art museums in the world and of course, us Malaysians had to go there despite going with 2 kids. Actually, it was T1 who wanted to go, Good Lord. I've already been and was not looking.......click to learn what next.

Our Unschooling Programme (or lack of….)

Posted on July 10, 2014July 10, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

Our unschooling programme doesn't sound very impressive, does it? But man, the girls are having fun!!!!! I have all faith that once they go back to school, they would just pick up where they left off without a hitch. They are bright enough.......click to learn what next.

Europe with a 4 year old and a 9 year old

Posted on July 6, 2014July 6, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

We just got back. Yes! After an entire month, 34 days to be exact. My GOD. I cannot believe we were away for a whole 34 days. The house is all dusty now and there's loads of laundry to be done but heck,.......click to learn what next.

Homeschooling and Traveling

Posted on June 7, 2014June 7, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

Homeschooling and traveling - OK, every time I tell people that my kids don't go to school, they go into temporary paralysis, then get zapped by one of those electricity guns (whaddya call them again?), and I have to spend the next 15.......click to learn what next.

Gratitude

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

How often are we thankful for everything that we have? I am one who is thankful every single day. I cannot ask for a better life and I owe it all to my Mother. Her sacrifices to keep me, to raise me, to.......click to learn what next.

Learning to Negotiate

Posted on May 17, 2014May 15, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

This little minx of mine, T2, has always been known as a little chilli padi but in the last month, I've noticed her increasing ability to negotiate. Darn! Before she's even five, I am convinced she has enough negotiation skills to laugh her.......click to learn what next.

Lessons from My Mother

Posted on May 15, 2014May 15, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

If any of you think you know more than your mother, you are wrong. No matter what age you are, your mother always knows something you don't. Logically, all mothers are older and have lived a longer life, so naturally they have garnered.......click to learn what next.

Cleaning and De-cluttering

Posted on May 5, 2014May 5, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

I know. I know. I talk about this every single year but hey, it is REALLY happening now. Why? Because we have no more help. Yay! OK, it took some getting used to but I'm really enjoying things much more. We have given.......click to learn what next.

Overwhelmed and Exhausted

Posted on April 22, 2014April 22, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

People always ask me, "Actually, why are you always exhausted? What do you do exactly? Ever since I knew you, you are always overwhelmed..." Ha.Ha.Ha. If only they could wear my shoes. I need not justify my busy-ness to anyone and I choose.......click to learn what next.

Buying Jewellery

Posted on April 22, 2014October 25, 2018 by Mamapumpkin

Whenever I feel like shopping, the first thing I'd want to go out to buy is clothes and shoes or bags, never jewellery. Why? Because I'm just not that into jewellery! Seriously, I know it's better value for money and everything but I.......click to learn what next.

Homeschooling in Malaysia – March 2014

Posted on April 22, 2014April 22, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

Gosh. It is our 3rd month Homeschooling in Malaysia - March 2014 already!!! Honestly, I am becoming increasingly slack and dis-bothered about homeschooling my kids. I am too busy with work and house work and they are too busy with playing. The little.......click to learn what next.