A Mother's Monologue

On eye creams and beauty products

Posted on September 24, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

With how little sleep I am getting with a demanding newborn, no amount of eye cream nor beauty product can save my face from looking like a distorted old rag. I kid you not. My hair is like a dirty foul mop, not.......click to learn what next.

Why blogging is slow these days

Posted on September 24, 2009February 18, 2022 by Mamapumpkin

In the past, I'd spend up to 16 hours a day on the computer. Those were the days when big bucks were to be made. Now, I'm lucky if I get to spend half an hour every 2-3 days and it's not because.......click to learn what next.

Documenting your Jewelery

Posted on September 23, 2009September 19, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Before we went away for Tee's party, the Hubs insisted that I documented my jewelery so that I know what I have as he wanted to put everything away into the safe deposit box in the bank. For the life of me, I.......click to learn what next.

The story of the green grass skirt

Posted on September 22, 2009September 19, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Exactly 3 days before Tee's grand birthday party (and I say GRAND, because in all my life of almost forty years, I have never, ever had the opportunity to celebrate my birthday in a hotel before at this scale!!! And the only reason.......click to learn what next.

Singer Sewing Machine Box Malaysia

Posted on September 21, 2009September 19, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

This is the sewing machine that we used to sew some of the thank you gifts that were made for Tee's friends. We also sewed her party flags with this machine. . . . . . . . . . . . ........click to learn what next.

Frustrated 6 week old baby

Posted on September 20, 2009September 19, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

WHAT DO YOU MEAN THE BOOBY SHOP IS CLOSED TODAY???!!!!!

Compatibility in friends

Posted on September 19, 2009September 18, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I generally get along well with many people as I'm very easy going and worldly, ahem, but this particular Italian friend of mine from London brings such joy into my life and I am so happy that she is my friend. Just to.......click to learn what next.

Best acne product

Posted on September 18, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I haven't had a problem with acne for a long time but recently due to stress and lack of sleep, I've been getting one or two dots on my face and it's all very dry and scaly. Well, I haven't exactly had time.......click to learn what next.

Madagascar Birthday Cake

Posted on September 18, 2009September 16, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Tee had initially wanted a Ben10 Birthday Cake for her Green Birthday Party but I managed to talk her out of it. For some reason, I had notions of lesbianism when my daughter asked to have a Ben10 cake. Don't ask. So phew!.......click to learn what next.

What makes Tee happy

Posted on September 17, 2009September 15, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Chocolate.......... In the presence of Uncle Ben or Nana........... Getting kisses from Mommy......... and when friends come over....... Simple. What makes me happy?

Happy 5th Birthday Tee!!!

Posted on September 16, 2009September 15, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Tee, posing at the start of her party before guests arrived. My Dearest Tee, It seems only yesterday that you came into this world and now you already have a baby sister. Just look at you! This year we reviewed your old videos.......click to learn what next.

Hello, Mr Postman!

Posted on September 15, 2009July 9, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Since it has been Tee's birthday, we have been receiving several knocks on our door from the postman. Thank you everyone for Tee's presents! We can't possibly give everyone back a thank you gift, especially not when I am super busy with a.......click to learn what next.

Established breastfeeding at 6 weeks

Posted on September 15, 2009September 14, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

My typical day starts at 5am. Some days it starts at 7am. Some days it starts at 9am. Some days it's at 3am.....it all depends on how you want to look at it. Day or night, it doesn't matter. All I know is,.......click to learn what next.

Tee should attend the Performing Arts preschool

Posted on September 14, 2009September 14, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Last weekend was Tee's 5th Birthday and we stayed the weekend at the hotel where her party was held. She immediately took to the built-in luggage rack and made it her stage, did a little (or should I say, a very long.....) performance.......click to learn what next.

Ideas needed for helper

Posted on September 12, 2009September 8, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

After having a chat with my Filipino helper the other day, we identified that she is bored with her job because quite simply, there is not enough to do in a 1,800sf apartment! Which is why we never had any help, because apart.......click to learn what next.