A Mother's Monologue

Should babies watch TV?

Posted on July 19, 2010July 14, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

When T1 was a baby, I allowed her to watch those Baby Einstein videos that were supposed to stimulate babies. Those days, they weren't available in KL and we had to either purchase them overseas or stole them from friends. At some point,.......click to learn what next.

Preschooler’s questions on outer space

Posted on July 18, 2010July 19, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Because the Hubs has an astronaut friend who got launched into space, T1 has naturally been exposed to all things space having attended the launch itself in Florida. She also excitedly received this very good book on space from a very dear friend.......click to learn what next.

Longan causes asthma

Posted on July 18, 2010July 14, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Yeah, can you believe it? Longan, also known locally as mata kuching, is not a favourite fruit of mine, but recently I bought some because the Malays believe that it helps you produce more milk. Try? Why not...so I bought some but noticed.......click to learn what next.

Born to be the teacher’s pet

Posted on July 17, 2010July 14, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

That'll be my T1. Every other day, she comes home from school 'boasting' about how her teacher always asks her to help. Of course, she only dares 'boast' to me. She isn't allowed to do it otherwise. Either help in the canteen or.......click to learn what next.

Food Art in KL

Posted on July 16, 2010July 13, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

We were so fortunate to be able to experience some food art displayed at a leading hotel here in KL crafted out by a Malaysian pastry chef in the theme of Ratatouille. T1 has watched the cartoon animation movie and has books on.......click to learn what next.

Attending a Themed Party

Posted on July 16, 2010July 13, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

I attended an eighties themed party dressed up as ******. I'd like you to take a guess. The birthday boy was celebrating his big four zero and was dressed up as the Beat It singer. Do you like my super long hair??? I.......click to learn what next.

Living to a ripe old age of 95

Posted on July 15, 2010April 22, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

My grandmother from Teluk Intan is 95 this year, a stomach cancer survivor, brought up 5 sons (with a philandering husband), 3 grandchildren (although she has many more) and is a fantastic, absolutely brilliant cook. Every year, we celebrate her birthday at a.......click to learn what next.

Public Kitchens

Posted on July 15, 2010July 11, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

I shan't tell you where this is but I took a picture because it got me thinking about public kitchens and why it is just always best to eat at home. In my lifetime, I've worked in exactly 3 restaurants and let me.......click to learn what next.

5 year old who cries after fun

Posted on July 14, 2010July 11, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Ever since T1 was 3 years old, she would cry after a holiday. I don't know why. She'd cry every time we came home and we'd have to endure her dramatic tears and sadness for a few hours. It was almost like she'd.......click to learn what next.

The launch of Mamamin Studio

Posted on July 13, 2010July 10, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

One sunny morning, bright and early, I got dressed in a green, summery outfit..... to match the garden walls of the very creative Mamamin of Mamamin Studio of which I hear this creative seamstress had a part in designing........and of whom I met.......click to learn what next.

6 year old doing homework

Posted on July 12, 2010July 10, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

T1 goes to a school reputed for slave-driving kids with academic pursuits and lots of homework but really, she doesn't get much homework at all. Not to me anyway. I've seen kids with lots more, or perhaps she does it independently and quickly.......click to learn what next.

Children’s Room in Pantai

Posted on July 12, 2010July 10, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

This is the room that T2 stayed in whilst we were there - RM388 per night. For that price, I could have checked into a nice hotel and had a MUCH nicer time!! Blek!! And not risk getting infected by all the sick.......click to learn what next.

A discussion on property

Posted on July 11, 2010July 10, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Tok-Tok and Nana had a meeting the other day at a restaurant with some people from a developer's company as they were trying to get rid of some property. We were invited to have lunch at the same restaurant but because they were.......click to learn what next.

Creative Play in Children

Posted on July 11, 2010July 10, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

I love it whenever I see T1 entertaining herself with creative play because I think it is so important to be creative in this day and age what with all the commercialism that is thrown at our kids every single day. Here she.......click to learn what next.

Stone Dinosaur

Posted on July 10, 2010July 10, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Since she is always alone and having to entertain herself most of the time, T1 makes up her own games and songs a LOT! The other day, she asked me if I've seen her stone dinosaur trick. She clasped her hands together almost.......click to learn what next.