Having Thai Relatives

Posted on February 14, 2012February 11, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Not many people know this but my mother-in-law speaks Thai and has Thai relatives. It is because Kota Bharu is so close to the Thai border that many Kelantanese know some basic Thai. Every Chinese New Year, we would take a trip to the beach and on the.......click to learn what next.

Storytime whilst on Holiday

Posted on February 12, 2012February 5, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

In the past with just one child, we would bring a few books to keep T1 entertained, to ensure she got a story read to her every night before bed and this happened all over - Australia, Bahrain, America....... On top of books, we'd also bring emergency toys.......click to learn what next.

Our Simple Chinese New Year in Kota Bharu

Posted on January 28, 2012January 27, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

CNY for us in KB is an extremely simple and tight affair. On the eve of CNY, we had sea cucumber, abalone and brocolli mushrooms....... . Crab cutlets.......... . Steamed Fish....... . Abalone and God only knows what else Soup........ . Amah's famous Pumpkin Soup for my Pumpkins.......click to learn what next.

Entertaining kids without toys

Posted on January 26, 2012January 26, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Whenever we go back to Kota Bharu, it's R&R time for everyone. We don't bring any toys, no ipads, not even books as if anyone wanted to read, Amah's book case has tons of English classics from the Hubs childhood. So how do the kids entertain themselves everyday.......click to learn what next.

Kota Bharu treats and tricks

Posted on January 25, 2012January 22, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

I cannot stress how MUCH food there is to eat in my in-laws house in Kota Bharu and really, the fact that it's Chinese New Year, the gate has not stopped opening and closing since we got here because people keep delivering goodies and more goodies and yet.......click to learn what next.

Our New Year’s Eve 2011, 9pm – midnight

Posted on January 24, 2012January 22, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

After dinner, we went to the lounge where the New Year's Eve Party was being held. I told T1 that those balloons up there were all going to fall at the strike of midnight and she kept asking what time it was all night. Mannnn............. And because of.......click to learn what next.

The Kota Bharu Amazing Race!

Posted on January 21, 2012January 21, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Our lives are full of adventure. The night before we left for Kota Bharu (thursday night), we had a great dinner with Tok-Tok, Nana and the rest of the family till about 10pm then went home to pack. Why pack so last minute? Because I hadn't had a.......click to learn what next.

Merdeka-Hari Raya Updates

Posted on January 13, 2012January 10, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Hey, I'm only 4 months behind now. Not bad, OK??? So what did we get up to last year during the Hari Raya week? We had to buy shoes for Raya, of course. Actually, we don't. T2 just casually walked into this shoe shop and decided she wanted.......click to learn what next.

Entertaining Kids at eateries

Posted on January 4, 2012January 4, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

How many of you have kids who will sit still for at least 30 minutes whilst waiting for food to arrive whenever you eat out? If you do, what is your secret??!!! For us, it's either we talk to them (which we already do a whole damn lot!.......click to learn what next.

Opening Christmas Presents

Posted on December 27, 2011December 26, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Well, of course they had Christmas presents..........lots of them. In fact, there were two tables with a mountain load of presents! The point is, they could have done without them just as perfectly. Yes, really. In fact, in line with Project De-Clutter, we are going to give away.......click to learn what next.

Merry Christmas!!!

Posted on December 26, 2011December 26, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Hello everybody, how was your Christmas? Our Christmas was a close family affair in a cool garden where we barbeque-ed under the stars. This year, there was no turkey for us, not even our traditional Portuguese fare but instead barbequed crabs, prawns, steak, chicken, sausages, you name it,.......click to learn what next.

Copenhagen Delights in Malaysia!

Posted on December 26, 2011December 26, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

One weekend, T2 and I went shopping at Dish Deli where Copenhagen Delights were having a show of their fashion and we picked up more than we planned *gulp* - Everything was so nice! My little T2 strutting her own style..... .   Part of our loot......after we.......click to learn what next.

Who can guess what these two are doing?

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Ladies and Gentlemen, These are my girls. They are the two people in this world who give me the greatest heart attacks, the greatest stress and the little ones who cause me the most infuriation. They are children of the Millennium. These kids are smart, born into the.......click to learn what next.

Kids helping out in the kitchen

Posted on December 14, 2011December 11, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

On days when I am maidless or nanny-less, I get my little elves to help out in the kitchen. It does help me save a little time. Sometimes. Here, I asked T1 to design our dinner and make it! She decided that dinner was going to mashed potatoes,.......click to learn what next.

Being creative during the School Holidays WITHOUT TV

Posted on December 13, 2011December 11, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Our long time reliable baby sitter finally left us - the white DVD player filled with scratch marks, finger prints and stickers; and she couldn't have left at a worst time, just when the school holidays had begun! OUCH!!! So not only have we not had any BARNEY.......click to learn what next.