A Mother's Monologue

Vehicle Back Up Plans

Posted on July 19, 2009July 19, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

If you have a vehicle, may it be a car, a caravan or a bus, my recommendation would be always to have a back up plan should something go wrong. Who would you call? A friend? Your spouse? Or a professional body that.......click to learn what next.

Best Scones Ever

Posted on July 19, 2009July 15, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Scones are not easily available in KL – well, good scones that is. The ones that are all buttery and melt in your mouth kind of scones, not the crumbly ones that fall apart at every bite. For the longest time, I’ve been.......click to learn what next.

Oops! I did it again!

Posted on July 18, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Wiped out every single email on my gmail accidentally. It just makes me SO MAD, but I'll just accept it as pregnant, frazzled brain for now. Apologies again to those who've taken time to comment and email and will not be getting a.......click to learn what next.

Fukuhara, Kuala Lumpur

Posted on July 18, 2009July 15, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

We discovered this lovely oasis of restaurants behind Hock Choon supermarket in Ampang because of friends of friends or you’d never know of its existence, as how many people would drive down a dead end road for an adventure. Despite the Japanese name,.......click to learn what next.

Taking Pregnancy photos

Posted on July 17, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I just realised that my last chance of taking any pregnant photos will have to be done within the next fortnight or before! Oh gosh! The very same thing happened with Tee, the dream of getting some beautiful professional photos documented somehow never.......click to learn what next.

Tee’s favourite Swimming Pool in KL

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

We try to bring Tee swimming at least once a week, if time permits, and despite various options of swimming destinations, she always asks for one particular pool comprising several pools with ‘slides’ and water fountains and water jet bubbles. Here is where.......click to learn what next.

Effects of a fast maturing placenta

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I have been advised to be on bed rest today till the baby comes out. Can you visualise how long my face is right now? Because I am diabetic, the baby's developmental age is plus minus 2 weeks LESS than my actual pregnancy,.......click to learn what next.

Addicted to Kiehl’s, oh no!

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

One day whilst window shopping in KLCC, we came across one of Tee’s favourite cosmetic brands, Kiehl’s. Mommy couldn’t resist stepping inside and of course, daughter followed suit just as excitedly. We tried some products and needed to buy something. Anything! We must.......click to learn what next.

Improving a Preschooler’s Reading skills

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

We pay almost RM1000 per semester for Tee to go for reading classes when she can already read. This is just to satisfy her desire for wanting to spend extra time with her friends at school. We haven’t decided if this is money.......click to learn what next.

Call Center Business

Posted on July 15, 2009July 27, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

When I was working in the corporate world many yonks ago, the call center business was just booming in Malaysia and I was learning a lot about it as we had to understand their business in order to cater to their office accommodation........click to learn what next.

I have a sore BUM!

Posted on July 15, 2009July 15, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Only the left cheek though today...... Yesterday, I drove myself again to the hospital to get my second jab but not without first making a pit stop at TMC where they treated me like ROYALTY. They brought out the stool, chose the most.......click to learn what next.

Indian Sunday Brunch at Lake Club

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

I love Indian mamak food. What am I saying? I love ALL food. But on this particular Sunday, this is what we had. One of the better satays in KL....notice how unburnt it is? The Hubs is paranoid about getting cancer from eating.......click to learn what next.

Tee practising her piano

Posted on July 14, 2009July 9, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Tee has been given her concert piece to be played at her music school’s annual concert. Just look at how this girl sits when she plays the piano! No examiner will be passing her, I can tell you that much! And how many.......click to learn what next.

Preschooler learning the family tree

Posted on July 14, 2009July 9, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Last week, Tee was working on her English workbook and came across a page on her family tree. The exercise was to teach family terminology like uncle, grandfather, cousin, sister etc. I tested her to see how far she knew who and who.......click to learn what next.

Unusual discharge is never normal in pregnancy

Posted on July 13, 2009July 13, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Following on from the period like cramps and 'rainbow' discharge, I called my Doctor after breakfast this morning whilst I was on my computer to inform her of my state of affairs. She was too busy with patients to come to the phone.......click to learn what next.