A Mother's Monologue

Serving a baby princess

Posted on January 15, 2011January 13, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Just look at my baby princess! She's having her dose of comfort food crossed legged, Her Nana is stroking her cheek whilst she holds her Nana's hand and her Daddy is fanning her. Is life bloody good or what?!

The most amazing bubble bath in Malaysia

Posted on January 15, 2011January 13, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

NUFF SAID.

Sundays at Lake Gardens

Posted on January 14, 2011January 13, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

One Sunday, I was feeling ambitious and kicked everyone out of bed at 8am to go to the Lake Gardens despite lots of moans and groans...... We had such a great time that I proposed to do it every Sunday! Baby probably had.......click to learn what next.

Robson Height’s Seafood

Posted on January 14, 2011January 13, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Last year, I was lucky enough to be invited by some ladies to 'makan' at the above restaurant and it was fabulous. It would have been even better had I not had kids with me but.......... Let the pics speak for themselves: Garlic.......click to learn what next.

The quirkiness of English

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Today, my Mother told me that she reads my blog. What? You heard right. My Mother reads my blog! Oh my God. Soon, the shit will hit the fan! Should I have expected anything less? Ever since she dabbled her toes into the.......click to learn what next.

Time Outs for a 6 year old

Posted on January 14, 2011January 13, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

My little darling is generally a very good girl but there are rare moments when her evil side shows up and that is usually when she is over-tired. And because we give in to her quite a bit, she gets over-tired quite a.......click to learn what next.

Nasi Kandar Pelita Sri Hartamas

Posted on January 13, 2011January 13, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

There is this new awesome massage place in Sri Hartamas called Banyan Spa that has a masseuse called Tatik, who is one of the very rare masseuse' strong enough to penetrate my aching bones. One day, I went for a massage and a.......click to learn what next.

McDonald’s Playground in Bangsar

Posted on January 13, 2011January 13, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

This was probably T2's first playground trial as it was indoors and Kizsport came soon after. She LOVES Kizsport and all that space! We like going to McDonalds in Bangsar purely for this little playground, which is quite dirty but as long as.......click to learn what next.

Monkeys being technology savvy

Posted on January 13, 2011January 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

What is my baby looking at curiously? We have 3 monkeys effectively in our family - Tok-Tok, the Hubs and T1. And all three are very cheeky. They also happen to be the techno gizmo addicts of the family, always busy with their.......click to learn what next.

How to care for kids when you are sick

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

It has been a rough week. I am down with a chest infection, a fever, an open tap for a running nose and very bad asthma. This always happens. I can never be sick because my asthma just goes crazy. It takes on.......click to learn what next.

Buying new sunglasses

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I own 4 pairs of sun glasses but only regularly wear one now. My Versace pair, is so old and out-dated. My BCBG pair is too small for my fat face now. My Ralph Lauren pair is not powered and because I don't.......click to learn what next.

Playing Peekaboo!

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

One very hot day, I found my two kids in their underwear in T1's bedroom making a lot of noise. What were they doing? Playing Peekaboo with the curtains apparently..... Now you see me? Now you don't!!! PEEKABOO!!!

Modern coffee tables for me

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

When we first moved in (a long time ago without kids), we had decided to do without a coffee table but instead have an in-built slim coffee bench along our sofa at the rear. But because the contractor screwed up, that idea never.......click to learn what next.

T2 loves bags……

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Before even hitting 1.5 years old, my T2 is already a big bag fan. She likes all sorts, paper bags, leather bags, canvas bags......as long as it has a colour or design that she likes, she will be grabbing that bag and NOT.......click to learn what next.

A natural sleep aid that works

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I usually work in the crazy hours after midnight because it is the only time I work best. I wish I could wake up at 4am instead and start my work day before the baby wakes but the bugger will wake the moment.......click to learn what next.