A Mother's Monologue

Treating bad acne

Posted on August 15, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

One of my friends used to have really bad acne and had to go on contraceptive pills to control her breakouts on her face, which was a lot of breakouts! However, when she visited Malaysia, I took her to visit a Chinese Doctor.......click to learn what next.

Teaching Music Creatively

Posted on August 15, 2009August 8, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Tee’s music school has been very creative all this while in teaching toddlers the basics of music and movement but now that she’s advanced onto piano lessons, she is forgetful when it comes to learning her notes. The school feels that from statistics,.......click to learn what next.

Many of the rich are the least charitable

Posted on August 14, 2009August 8, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

This is so true. Honestly. There are so many materially wealthy people in KL, yet majority of them are the least charitable. I know this for a fact. Many of them tycoons, preach such goodness and publicly offer donations and offerings to charitable.......click to learn what next.

Traffic Jam Intelligent Toy

Posted on August 13, 2009August 9, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

If there is one toy I would strongly recommend to all 4 year olds, it is this. It is an intelligent toy with many levels starting with easy where you have to follow a picture card to arrange your cars in a particular.......click to learn what next.

Bonding as sisters

Posted on August 12, 2009August 12, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I got confirmation from Tee's school today that Tee really loves her new baby sister and is really, really proud of her! That is such comforting news to hear. I am really proud of Tee. Now we wait till T2 is bigger and.......click to learn what next.

Chinese Confinement Monster

Posted on August 12, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Today is August 12. Eighteen more days before I can have my freedom back. I’m really counting the days, not being used to having someone control my life. I’m not even allowed to switch the computer on and you all know how torturous.......click to learn what next.

My good friend’s annual holiday

Posted on August 12, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I am so touched that my friends from London have chosen to visit Malaysia for the third time and this year they came right smack on time to see the new baby. They have currently chosen to rent a car and drive up.......click to learn what next.

Do you ever feel bad being richer than others?

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

And I mean it in every sense of the word, whether you are materially richer or however you want to define rich. I could be a pauper but I could still have a richer life than you. I just wondered…… I’ve noticed that.......click to learn what next.

Harrods, KLCC

Posted on August 11, 2009August 8, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Have you been there yet? It is one of our new hangouts in KLCC, bye-bye Chinoz, as we get a discount there AND there is a smoking area outside on the balcony for Mom…..and we love the fact that it is quintessentially English........click to learn what next.

The Feistiness of Eurasians

Posted on August 10, 2009August 8, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Those of you who know some Eurasians well will attest that these species of people have some concoction of blood that make them a kind of their own. I should know, I have that blood. And so does Tee. And so we all.......click to learn what next.

Breastfeeding on Demand

Posted on August 9, 2009August 9, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

What? You mean I have a new boss who demands me to do things? *gasp* It sure looks that way. Never underestimate size, people.......my new boss, she may be small, but she has lots of power. I can't believe I'm in confinement. It.......click to learn what next.

No such thing as a secret

Posted on August 9, 2009August 8, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

One thing I’ve learnt in my lifetime very early on is that is there is no such thing as a secret. If you really want something to be a secret, then just don’t tell anyone. And I mean ANYONE. I’ve tried and tested.......click to learn what next.

Inspirational Quotes

Posted on August 8, 2009August 8, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Whilst clearing out our study at home to make way for more space 2 weekends ago (I had wanted to go out with Tee and the Hubs to watch her perform her first official swimming lesson but the Hubs banned me from leaving.......click to learn what next.

Buying a cheap tuxedo

Posted on August 7, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Apparently, if you were a tourist and stayed at certain hotels in certain areas, there would be people flocking to sell you a tuxedo for a very cheap price. Now where can you get a cheap tuxedo that looks real smart but doesn't.......click to learn what next.

The meeting of 2 sisters

Posted on August 7, 2009August 8, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

What does she feel like? Does she have arms and legs inside? Hello T2....This is Tee, your Che-Che...... T2!!!! MAMA!!! I THINK I BROKE HER EAR!!!