A Mother's Monologue

Korean restaurant in Ampang

Posted on April 6, 2009April 6, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Located beside the Sayfol International School, near Hock Choon supermarket. It is one of our favourite Korean restaurants. You have the option of sitting on the floor or on proper chairs in a separate area. If like us, you can't agree on where.......click to learn what next.

Watching what you eat

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Ever since I was forced to watch what I eat due to my gestational diabetes, I've noticed that I not only feel better and healthier, I haven't put on much weight at all. This is all owing to severely cutting rice out of.......click to learn what next.

Samseng daughter

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

My little Tee........loves to look pretty and dress up like a pretty girl BUT........she has as much grace as a gun slinging cowboy. See how she removes her shoes? And then her socks? Oh well.....like mother, like daughter.......as my Mom would say.

Spelling GRAY – GRAY or GREY?

Posted on March 31, 2009September 13, 2019 by Mamapumpkin

I am very, very lucky in that Tee loves doing her work. Today alone, she sat for 3 hours doing her work. THREE WHOLE HOURS, LADIES & GENTLEMEN!!!!  For a four year old, that is a lifetime!!! But hey, I'm not complaining....... She.......click to learn what next.

Accommodation in Dallas

Posted on March 31, 2009June 22, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Dallas reminds me of the old TV dramas I grew up with, Dallas and Dynasty. I can't believe I spent so many hours watching them instead of studying, haha.....what is the modern day equivalent? I used to dream of marrying an oil tycoon.......click to learn what next.

Large pregnant body with fashionista daughter

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

The hubs could never be a photographer. This photo not only disproportions my large pregnant body making it look worse than it actually is, but it is also blur!!! Anyway, can you see how big my boobs are? They are size E, no.......click to learn what next.

Yamaha piano ordered

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

We finally decided on a piano. A reconditioned Yamaha U3 which is probably as old as I am but sounds really good. We'll see how long it stays good. It's costing a lot of money but we figured that if both Tee and.......click to learn what next.

Tips for a great pregnancy

Posted on March 31, 2009April 28, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

As of this week, I can officially announce that I am in the pink of health and feeling very, very good. Despite the diabetes which I even have under control now *pat my own back* Since I am so generous in nature, I'd.......click to learn what next.

All in a day’s work – pregnancy woes

Posted on March 31, 2009April 6, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Actually, this happens to me whether or not I'm pregnant. It's a symptom of lack of brain activity. Yesterday, I woke up extra early to switch the crock pot on to boil some soup. 2 hours later, I went to check on it.......click to learn what next.

Dangerous Daisy Head Mayzie

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

For those of you who don't know Daisy Head Mayzie, she is a character in Tee's Dr Seuss book who literally grows a flower on the top of her head. Although Tee loves this book as she loves many others, I'll warn you.......click to learn what next.

Tee almost gave me a heart attack

Posted on March 30, 2009March 30, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

After not calling my in-laws for awhile, they finally called us today but I was busy cooking in the kitchen so I passed the phone to Tee. Of course, my MIL was thrilled to hear her grandaughter's voice and after the usual darling,.......click to learn what next.

Tee and her boyfriend of 3 years

Posted on March 29, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Last week, when I picked Tee up from school, her boyfriend's Mom had arrived earlier so he was already out on the way to his car, but when he spotted me parking, he stopped walking and walked back to school to shout, "Tee!!.......click to learn what next.

Tee at the Hairdresser

Posted on March 29, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

My Mother went to the hairdresser the other day and we went to visit her there for a few minutes but our few minutes turned into an hour because out of the blue, Tee said she wanted to do her hair too. Aiyo!!!.......click to learn what next.

Early morning argument

Posted on March 29, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

On our way out to a party this morning, we all agreed that Tee would wear her pretty red and white floral dress. Then I asked if she wanted to wear her Mary-Janes? She said yes so I told her to pick out.......click to learn what next.

Tee was meant to be a boy

Posted on March 28, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Sometimes, I really believe that. One day, Tee was closing her nose off at KLCC as below so I asked her, what's up? I couldn't smell anything so I was curious as to why she held her nose tightly shut. All I got.......click to learn what next.