A Mother's Monologue

Baby who’s always up to mischief

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

This is a back-dated post, only by several months *wink* This baby of mine loves exploring - digging into things, peeling at things, climbing to unknown places, sticking fingers into holes, chewing on unknown objects, swallowing bits of raisin sized goods, tearing the.......click to learn what next.

The future of Toy packaging

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

In my days as a child, not that I had many toys at all, I remember toys being packaged quite simply. Simple enough that I, then a kid, could open it myself. I don't ever remember having to ask my parents nor wait.......click to learn what next.

For sale urgently

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Ikea Varde free-standing kitchen cabinet set (solid wood), with built-in Fagor cooker, rangehood & oven, - 3+2+1 sofa set - bedroom set (king bed + mattress, wardrobe, mirrored dresser, side tables) - 6-seater dining table + 4 chairs (solid wood) PERFECT if you.......click to learn what next.

Lion Dance at Pavilion 2011

Posted on January 9, 2011February 6, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

To watch more lion dances this 2011, go to Lion Dances in KL for 2011. Yesterday, we spent 8 hours at the most happening mall in KL - Pavilion. The sole purpose of our trip was for the girls to watch the lion.......click to learn what next.

Getting to the market without getting lost

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

There are several markets that we go to, namely the TTDI market for chicken (although now I've been told that I should only buy organic chicken from the supermarket due to the mishandling of our country's chicken supply) and pork and the Central.......click to learn what next.

The Distinctiveness of Motherhood

Posted on January 8, 2011January 8, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Every now and then, every one of us should take a back seat and think of our place in this motherhood journey (Men, think of your wives, think of your mothers!). It is by far the most taxing job in the world, depending.......click to learn what next.

Getting an online business degree

Posted on January 8, 2011January 8, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

For the last year or so, I have started doing business. My blog is my business and there is more to come. But what I've found is that after not working for 10 years, and blame it on the epidurals that have caused.......click to learn what next.

Hai Peng, Old Klang Road

Posted on January 8, 2011January 8, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

One of our regular places for eating crabs is in Old Klang Road at this restaurant located just after the fire station. And I shall share my very embarrassing crab story here. First off, I have NEVER, EVER cooked crabs in my life........click to learn what next.

Sony VAIO

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I used to own a first generation Sony VAIO with an Intel Celeron processor that could fit into my hand bag as it was one of those tiny notebook laptops and although it served me well, I struggled to see the screen as.......click to learn what next.

Why we can never nap…..

Posted on January 7, 2011January 7, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

One day when the Hubs took care of the kids, he got extremely sleepy (read exhausted) and crashed on the living room floor but guess what? If you think he could have stolen a nap, think again because my kids? MY kids? They.......click to learn what next.

Secret Temple of Yap Ah Loy

Posted on January 6, 2011January 6, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

We were invited as guests of honour (actually, we were the ones honoured to be invited!) to the annual dinner of Yap Ah Loy's temple one evening and it was an interesting learning experience. We learned that somewhere in Petaling Street, hidden away.......click to learn what next.

Sibling Squabbles in my household

Posted on January 6, 2011January 6, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

For the longest time since I was pregnant with T2, I'd convinced myself that I probably wouldn't have to deal with sibling squabbles for a while since the age difference between my two girls is quite significant - 5 years, but how wrong.......click to learn what next.

Choosing local over global

Posted on January 5, 2011January 5, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Having traveled a good part of the world and dealt with as many foreign services and products and as many local, I am disheartened to announce that I generally still prefer the services and products of Britain and the USA.....and probably many of.......click to learn what next.

A Magical, MAGICAL Butterfly Party

Posted on January 3, 2011January 3, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I have this friend, who organises amazing parties. She is so talented that she would have done well at architecture school. From the word go, when she first organised her own daughter's birthday party several years ago, I knew she was going to.......click to learn what next.

Toys from McDonalds

Posted on January 2, 2011January 3, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

This year, I shall refrain from buying any Happy Meals despite how HAPPY it makes my daughter. *roll eyeballs* Hey, a new house would make me happy too but am I getting one? Admittedly, some of these McDonalds' toys are really quite cool........click to learn what next.