A Mother's Monologue

Getting fed

Posted on August 9, 2010August 9, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Last weekend, my in-laws were in town and of course, they were over the moon when they got to see their two grandchildren. My sister-in-law was also in town from the US so we were out all weekend and very busy taking her.......click to learn what next.

Good workshop clamps

Posted on August 9, 2010November 28, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

When I was in architecture school at The Bartlett, we used to build a lot of models ourselves. Not architectural models because if you were a student of the Bartlett, you'd know that we didn't study about buildings at all but art and.......click to learn what next.

Piggy Back Rides on Babies

Posted on August 9, 2010August 2, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

When T2 was younger, T1 would smother her and play with her by putting toys on her like a horsey. They are as different as night and day, my 2 girls. T1 is highly excitable, always screaming and dancing whereas T2 is cool.......click to learn what next.

Keeping baby occupied

Posted on August 8, 2010August 1, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

There are times when I am crazy busy with work and have to rush out some paid posts and yet have to care for T2, so what do I do with a baby who is not interested in her thousand of dollars worth.......click to learn what next.

We miss Tok-Tok

Posted on August 7, 2010January 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

We miss Tok-Tok tremendously these days as he is wearing way too many hats without being compensated and why should one work so hard just to get pittance?! Work for free? That's what he does. And yet, he can hardly decline all the.......click to learn what next.

Rest and Relaxation much needed

Posted on August 6, 2010August 6, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

If I could top off the perfect night I had this evening, it would definitely had been a session at the spa with the girls. Hey, next girly meet up at the spa!!! I would soak my tired aching body in a hot.......click to learn what next.

Do you know a stripper?

Posted on August 6, 2010August 6, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Another breed of people I cannot stand are those strippers. The ones who strip you with their eyes, up and down, top to toe, to suss out if they are worthy of talking to you. Their eyeballs reach out to your watch label.......click to learn what next.

Selecting the right cigar

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

One of the things we usually buy for Tok-Tok is cigars. Ever since he stopped smoking cigarettes many, many years ago, he picked up the habit of cigars. And now, cigars are his thing. To me, it's just a sign of old age........click to learn what next.

Do you know a social climber?

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Unfortunately, there are many, many social climbers in KL. Our culture is such that many Malaysians kow-tow to people who are more wealthy, people who have more titles, people who know more people, blablablabla.....Seriously. Take a look around you and tell me you.......click to learn what next.

Purchasing good investments

Posted on August 6, 2010August 13, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

I have made many financial mistakes in the past of which I keep telling myself over and over that when the good times roll, I should put away that money so I can invest it and make more money. But whenever the good.......click to learn what next.

It’s a small world after all……

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Once upon a time, I had a 2 year affair with my Dad's boss. Needless to say, my dad didn't know about it, and my Mom most certainly didn't approve of it. But did that stop me? It was fun, it was exhilarating,.......click to learn what next.

Sexy riding boots

Posted on August 6, 2010October 8, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Although I'm not a horse rider, I've always liked the idea of horse riding and the accompanying attire that goes with the sport. When I was in London, I would wear knee high riding boots with short, short mini skirts (of course, I.......click to learn what next.

Kids getting drunk

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

T1 and her Australian cousins starting young...... So when do you think you would allow your child their 1st sip of alcohol? I remember my brother being fed beer at the age of 6 and he became tremendously funny!!! At six!!! I've always.......click to learn what next.

Great mens ties

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Unfortunately for me, the Hubs never wears ties if he can help it. Buying mens gifts are so difficult. Their wardrobes are so basic and the only thing I can think of getting them are mens ties, socks or cuff links; and the.......click to learn what next.

Tired but working…..

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

I've just come home from a great night out only to discover that the Sheriff has blessed me with 12 assignments which I have to complete within the next 3 days. And my in-laws arrive today, which means my whole weekend is BUSY........click to learn what next.