A Mother's Monologue

School holidays at Ikano

Posted on June 4, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

The other day, I spent an hour at a friend's place collecting a mountain of baby stuff which included baby clothes (both new and used), baby toys (all in excellent condition), baby equipment and breastfeeding equipment. My entire car was filled to the.......click to learn what next.

No mood to get online with slow Streamyx

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

But hey, even my husband's entire office in KL which happens to be in the heart of KLCC (just a stones throw from Menara Maxis) can be down with broadband lines for an entire day with Maxis, ok? And this is a fully.......click to learn what next.

Difficulties in being a Mom

Posted on June 1, 2009June 2, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

One night last week before bed, Tee held my hands and looked into my eyes sincerely, "Mom? I am extremely glad that God chose you to be my Mom...." .....then she hugged me and kissed me good night. Tears of utter joy welled.......click to learn what next.

A place where you feel at home

Posted on May 30, 2009May 30, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I have many gay friends and let me tell you, they are the nicest people on this planet. Seriously. Unfortunately, society have their reservations and it isn't easy for gay men and women to live their day to day lives as easy as.......click to learn what next.

Royce Chocolates

Posted on May 30, 2009May 30, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

My absolute favourite. My dearest japanese friend introduced Royce to me and I have fallen head over heels in love with it. If you go to Isetan in KLCC, there is a Royce chocolate shop and you can ask to try some. Try.......click to learn what next.

Vacation in Vegas?

Posted on May 30, 2009May 30, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Hmm...after all the CSI I've watched on TV in Las Vegas, I'm not sure if I'd jump at the first sign of free Vegas vacations but hey, I loved New York! So even if there is a lot of crime in New York.......click to learn what next.

Toddlers fascination with new baby

Posted on May 30, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Of late, Tee has been thinking a lot about this new baby despite me not talking about it. She has asked that I wash all her old clothes and her old toys very clean so that when the baby comes out, she will.......click to learn what next.

My masseuses’ predicament

Posted on May 30, 2009April 19, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

I have had my masseuse for 3 months now on a weekly basis and truly believe that regular massage is a great way of having a great pregnancy. This (apart from the first four months of violent puking) has been a much easier.......click to learn what next.

Mother in Laws and Stress

Posted on May 30, 2009May 30, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Remember the electrocuted whale? 12.15pm Whilst I was in the midst of my lovely massage yesterday, the phone jolted me out of fantasies with Brad Pitt on a bed of roses that lined a rocking boat in the Straits of Malacca. Oh for.......click to learn what next.

Rotting door at backyard

Posted on May 30, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Last week, a contractor came to my apartment to remove the rotting door, which was the maid's toilet door. I really wonder why architects would specify a timber door when they know that the open shower would wet the door. Anyway, the Hubs.......click to learn what next.

Cambodian Maids

Posted on May 30, 2009May 30, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I've heard some really good things about Cambodian maids but I've also heard some not so good things about them. At the end of the day, no matter what race you are or where you're from, there is always, ALWAYS good and bad........click to learn what next.

Disadvantages of living in an apartment

Posted on May 30, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

One of the biggest advantages of living in an apartment is the fact that you don't have your own garden hence you cannot go on a shopping spree to select the myriad choices of outdoor lighting available on the market. I love lighting,.......click to learn what next.

Mother in Law bringing home made Rice Dumplings

Posted on May 29, 2009May 29, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

At exactly 1pm. *doing a happy dance*

Bakuteh results

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Bakuteh Soup - my photography skills not so changgeh with the point and shoot but I promise you, it was good! . Chilli Padi Kampung - my staple. If I have this, I can eat bad cooking at anyone's home :-) . Iceberg.......click to learn what next.

Blog Housekeeping

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

After pondering things for awhile, I've decided that I will clean up this blog from weight. This means, I will remove all the unnecessary sidebar stuff like how many visitors visit me, from where, who,  when, etc etc etc. I don't need to.......click to learn what next.