A Mother's Monologue

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.

Children’s Vaccinations in Malaysia

Posted on January 11, 2011January 11, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

After living on the Ignorant Planet for close to 6 years and always depending on Doctors for recommendations on what to inject into my kids, I've decided to fly out of Ignorant Planet. CRASH!!! *gets up and looks around* This is all really.......click to learn what next.

Babies love climbing stairs

Posted on January 11, 2011January 11, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Now why is that? We have no stairs at home so I was really surprised when T2 took to the stairs like a duck to water when we arrived in Perth in a house with a staircase! She was a natural! She didn't.......click to learn what next.

Watching T1 at swim class

Posted on January 11, 2011January 11, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Last year, I would go every Wednesday to school just to watch T1 swim. Of course, I had much better and more important things to do but it was something I just had to do. Who in the world would want to BAKE.......click to learn what next.

Kleenex Power of Play – Meeting Friends

Posted on January 10, 2011January 10, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

We were invited to attend the Kleenex Power of Play event some time ago and were reluctant in going initially but SO GLAD WE DID! Because we met some lovely people including GY and SL below with their kids. See how happy we.......click to learn what next.

Keeping herself occupied…..

Posted on January 10, 2011January 10, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

You always know that when the house goes quiet, there is trouble looming......and after the number of heart attacks that my baby has caused me, I'm surprised I'm not fifty feet down under. From around Christmas time and ten days after, she'd had.......click to learn what next.