What’s worse than a Confinement Lady Monster???

Posted on September 4, 2009September 2, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I was so sure that this time round, there was no sign of post-natal blues as I felt extremely in control despite all the minor irritations that the CLM had caused. I was able to look beyond and take deep breathes, tell myself this too shall pass.....On hindsight,.......click to learn what next.

Tee’s assesment exam

Posted on August 28, 2009August 28, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Last week, Tee went by herself without me to sit for her assessment exam to big school. My little almost 5 year old (yes, she's still little to me) braved it without her Mama and I am so proud of her. Remember she was supposed to sit for.......click to learn what next.

Buying books from Amazon

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Because we are such voracious readers although honestly, time is really tough finding to read these days apart from the news, a lot of money from our household budget is spent on books. Unfortunately, we have a limited selection of books in KL and I have been meaning.......click to learn what next.

Filming kids without permission

Posted on August 18, 2009August 8, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

You know, I really don’t mind Tee being filmed for valid reasons because after all, I publish her face publicly on this blog, but seriously, don’t you think it would be nice if you at least ASKED me first, out of sheer courtesy? At Tee’s art class one.......click to learn what next.

Feelings of Inadequacy with some Datins

Posted on August 17, 2009August 9, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

No, not me. I hardly ever feel inadequate, muahahaha..... Whilst I was savouring some cupcakes whilst my daughter was enjoying her art class, a Datin came to sit for a chat and very soon, another Datin joined us as she had a few minutes to spare whilst passing.......click to learn what next.

Children below 5 who boast and show off

Posted on August 16, 2009August 8, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

That’s what Tee does and it used to drive me ballistic because I absolutely hate braggers but since then, I’ve learnt from the experts that children below 5 (and thereabouts depending on individual maturity) actually do not realise that they are showing off and in fact, it is.......click to learn what next.

Teaching Music Creatively

Posted on August 15, 2009August 8, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Tee’s music school has been very creative all this while in teaching toddlers the basics of music and movement but now that she’s advanced onto piano lessons, she is forgetful when it comes to learning her notes. The school feels that from statistics, a better approach is for.......click to learn what next.

Many of the rich are the least charitable

Posted on August 14, 2009August 8, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

This is so true. Honestly. There are so many materially wealthy people in KL, yet majority of them are the least charitable. I know this for a fact. Many of them tycoons, preach such goodness and publicly offer donations and offerings to charitable organisations, but I often suspect.......click to learn what next.

Do you ever feel bad being richer than others?

Posted on August 12, 2009August 8, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

And I mean it in every sense of the word, whether you are materially richer or however you want to define rich. I could be a pauper but I could still have a richer life than you. I just wondered…… I’ve noticed that there are so many insecure.......click to learn what next.

The Feistiness of Eurasians

Posted on August 10, 2009August 8, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Those of you who know some Eurasians well will attest that these species of people have some concoction of blood that make them a kind of their own. I should know, I have that blood. And so does Tee. And so we all suffer together…… Of all those.......click to learn what next.

No such thing as a secret

Posted on August 9, 2009August 8, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

One thing I’ve learnt in my lifetime very early on is that is there is no such thing as a secret. If you really want something to be a secret, then just don’t tell anyone. And I mean ANYONE. I’ve tried and tested this so many times since.......click to learn what next.

Inspirational Quotes

Posted on August 8, 2009August 8, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Whilst clearing out our study at home to make way for more space 2 weekends ago (I had wanted to go out with Tee and the Hubs to watch her perform her first official swimming lesson but the Hubs banned me from leaving the house), I discovered one.......click to learn what next.

Learning to Manage Stress

Posted on July 24, 2009July 16, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Whilst we’re on the subject of stress, I can understand why my husband is stressed these days because he not only works really hard as an employee, father and husband FULL TIME, he hardly ever gets any time to himself to do the things he likes doing. By.......click to learn what next.

Blazing the pages of a high society magazine

Posted on July 12, 2009July 9, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I have always wondered, what inspires a woman to invite the press to witness and document her private function, be it an intimate birthday party for her one year old son or her ladies gathering at the spa. Is it attention she is seeking? Why does she want.......click to learn what next.

Holiday Invitations in October and December

Posted on July 10, 2009July 6, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

As lucky as we are, we have been invited to 2 holidays this year but unfortunately, they both happen to be after the baby is born. This is fine by me but the Hubs, being as anally retentive as he is, at this point in time, refuses to.......click to learn what next.