A Mother's Monologue

Insurance for the new baby

Posted on June 17, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

The arrival of a new baby will distort the entire dynamics of our family. Suddenly, we have space constraints and our income tax changes. All our finances and budgetting changes. All the activities that we used to partake in changes. I am excited.......click to learn what next.

Picnic at TTDI Taman Tun Park

Posted on June 17, 2009June 17, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Part XXX of How we spent our school holidays..... We attended a picnic at the glorious Taman Tun Park one morning at around 9am when it was all quiet despite the school holiday and not too sunny, lucky us! Tee insisted on bringing.......click to learn what next.

Baking Shepherd’s Pie

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

I had a strong craving for Shepherd's Pie last week and knew that the only way I was going to be rid of this craving in full force would be to bake my own. Nobody else out there makes it like my family.......click to learn what next.

Shall I just leave this to your imagination?

Posted on June 16, 2009September 13, 2019 by Mamapumpkin

Celebrating Ama’s Birthday

Posted on June 16, 2009June 16, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Earlier this month, Tee's grandmother from Kota Bharu came down to bring us some 'bachang' and to see how big Mommy's tummy was. She said it looked like a boy from the way my tummy showed. Why does EVERYONE apart from the Doctors.......click to learn what next.

How we spent our school holidays – Part 2

Posted on June 15, 2009June 15, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

We were invited to visit the Children's Library at the Community Center in Taman Tun over the holidays. It is a nice, quiet and BIG library with lots of space, fully air-conditioned, clean, has lots of tables and chairs and I believe, WIFI........click to learn what next.

How we spent our school holidays – Part 1

Posted on June 15, 2009June 15, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

These school holidays, we resisted in signing up for any holidap programmes because the Hubs just wanted Tee to chill. As much as Tee wanted to attend these holiday programmes, for whatever reason, we kept firm. We felt that school was already so.......click to learn what next.

What is an asshole?

Posted on June 13, 2009June 13, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

This morning whilst tying her hair before Mandarin classes, Tee was playing around with her name cards (little card stickers that spelt her name to be stuck onto doors or whatever). I suggested a game and asked if she could find some little.......click to learn what next.

Procrastination is the thief of time

Posted on June 13, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

This is what my old secondary school principal used to tell me and write in my report card ALL THE TIME. Do you think she was trying to tell me something? I have SOOOOOO many emails to respond to but what do I.......click to learn what next.

Girls playing with Ultraman

Posted on June 13, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Instead of playing with Barbie dolls, my little Tee plays with Ultraman *faint* This is what I heard from her mouth when one of her Ultraman was talking, "Come here you with your silly underwear!!! I'll wipe out your crazy spiky hair!!!" *faint*

Aiyo! Aiyo! Aiyo!

Posted on June 12, 2009June 12, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Thank goodness for the professional baker, I've been notified of my blunder in giving you the banana raisin muffin recipe. Thank goodness, there haven't been any complaints yet as I had left out two major ingredients! You see!!! This is what pregnancy does.......click to learn what next.

Lusting after these……

Posted on June 12, 2009June 11, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

To be worn with this lil' white dress..... I need to save 2k - oh wait, I need to lose 30 kg first *faint*

Banana Raisin Baby Muffins

Posted on June 12, 2009June 12, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

A real would be hit with toddlers and preschoolers that is healthy yet yummy. I got this recipe from the net after Tee said she really liked those Marmalade baby muffins of which I tasted and err......I didn't think it was that hot........click to learn what next.

Marks and Spencers for Kids

Posted on June 11, 2009June 11, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Just so Mott can faint a few more times, look what Tee's Nana brought back for her today?! More shopping!!! Oh, and I did not get anything. The two T-Shirts on the right say 'Bossy Boots' (how apt!!!) and 'Mummy's Little Girl'. I.......click to learn what next.

Buying beautiful jewellery

Posted on June 11, 2009June 11, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Where do you normally go if you wanted really unique, beautiful pieces of jewellery? I've been around our local stores and honestly, none of them really impress me. There was once a jeweler at the Weld called The Jewel Mine and I liked.......click to learn what next.