A Mother's Monologue

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.

My baby refuses water!

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

My baby must be the most stubborn old soul I've ever met! I have never met another person as stubborn as she is, oh my God!!! There is just nothing I can do to pull this horse to water!!! And I am stressed.......click to learn what next.

Fastest way to lose belly fat

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

This is the LARGEST my tummy has ever been. HOLY CRAP. All my life, I've always had a big bum but never a big belly. Now I have both!!! WAH!!!! *tears squirting out* It really isn't pleasant looking at a fat belly. Do.......click to learn what next.

Dessert’s Bar in KLCC

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Have you been to Dessert's Bar yet? It is just my kind of place, isn't it? I'm telling you. I am really doomed NOT to have that super model figure..... We went earlier last year because I had some guests down from Australia.......click to learn what next.

How to get a smooth face forever with an acne treatment system

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I truly believe that the best acne treatment system anyone could have is to lead a healthy life. Eat healthily every single day with tons of vegetables and fruit. Seriously, majority of us do NOT eat enough vegetables and fruit. In fact, you.......click to learn what next.