A Mother's Monologue

Blogging ups and downs

Posted on August 23, 2010August 23, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Apart from spewing verbal diarrhea all over the internet (which releases a lot of internal tension hence good for health), I love blogging because it gives my heart a good workout (again, good for health). Yes, thumpety-thump-thump......my heart aches tremendously and cries out.......click to learn what next.

The willingness to help

Posted on August 23, 2010August 23, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Today, T1's school bag was particularly heavy as she sent back ALL her books after exam week last week. I struggled to pull her trolley bag down hill on the bumpy road and wondered just how long the bag would last should it.......click to learn what next.

Girls Nite Out – Steamboat and Durians

Posted on August 22, 2010August 22, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Another great night out with friends.....

Happy Monday!

Posted on August 22, 2010February 22, 2022 by Mamapumpkin

I'm very pleased with myself as I had such a productive weekend. I managed to sort out some blog issues. Just so you know, I am a major IT retard and so when I get my issues sorted out, I am way over.......click to learn what next.

Baby’s New Hat

Posted on August 22, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Texting whilst biking

Posted on August 22, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

The other day, this biker in front of us was sending text messages whilst riding his bike. Now I'll admit that sometimes I text too when I'm on the road, but I only ever do it at a red traffic light not whilst.......click to learn what next.

Homework in Style

Posted on August 22, 2010August 22, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Oops. It IS kind of messy back there. Shoo! Shoo! Darn it! Those clothes back there? On our red couch? They just won't go away. What the hell are they? Who knows!!! Who cares!!! Ever since we stopped having a helper, we stopped.......click to learn what next.

Sharing breakfast on a Sunday morning

Posted on August 22, 2010August 22, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Oh, calamity!

Posted on August 21, 2010August 21, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

So on top of our current woes that have been occurring one after another, yesterday I got a police summon for running out of parking money. Yeah, I brought my laptop out to SBX so I could work in peace (away from baby).......click to learn what next.

Getting people to subscribe to your blog via email

Posted on August 20, 2010February 18, 2022 by Mamapumpkin

Today, I spent an entire day learning how to get my blog feed to work AND my email subscription button at the top right. I have wanted to do this for the last year but never had the time to scour the net.......click to learn what next.

Before getting married

Posted on August 19, 2010August 19, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

All too often, I've known young couples getting married before they're remotely ready only to find themselves in a twist of drama and worries before the year is out. Some get married from unplanned pregnancies, some from insecure girls wanting to find security.......click to learn what next.

Babies are from Heaven

Posted on August 18, 2010August 17, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

and sometimes Hell.... My little T2, as of 2 nights ago, has started sleeping with Daddy alone in attempt to wean her off the boob. On the first night, I heard her crying behind 2 closed doors and my heart got twisted in.......click to learn what next.

New School Shoes Already???

Posted on August 17, 2010August 17, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

But the year isn't even up yet! Dang! At the beginning of the year, we bought T1 a super cheap pair of school shoes which lasted all of 3 weeks. The moment we washed it, it shrunk and she could no longer fit.......click to learn what next.

Walking T1 to school

Posted on August 17, 2010August 17, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

For the last 200 days, the Hubs had rushed the school run with T1 but now that he's home, I've volunteered to drive her instead. Anything to keep me away from the drug addict at home. My baby, that is. I wonder where.......click to learn what next.

The whirlpool in my head

Posted on August 15, 2010February 18, 2022 by Mamapumpkin

The Hubs is officially my new nanny and driver. It's weird having him at home. It's like having a shadow that doesn't stop nagging. How does a MAN nag??? Come here to see it for yourself. We've finally got our home office set.......click to learn what next.