A Mother's Monologue

A typical day with my four year old

Posted on December 2, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Honestly? I don't know how they do it. These supermoms abroad, the ones without any help. Not only abroad, there are many in KL too, but at least here there is an option if you can afford it. I have survived four tiring.......click to learn what next.

High water bill this month

Posted on December 2, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Being a full time stay at home Mom can really drive you insane. Take it from me. I swear upon it. Today, I left the kettle to fill in the sink and came out to the living room to continue playing with Tee........click to learn what next.

Pumpkin pasta for kids

Posted on December 2, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Tried and tested, simply nutritious and absolutely delicious!!!! I made up this recipe today. Try it. You must!! ONE serving for a Tee sized little person. That's about ONE METER TALL. Boil some pumpkin in salted water (say, 3" x 6" worth of.......click to learn what next.

What say you???

Posted on December 2, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Let's just say, you are very close family friends with President Obama's wife but nobody knows that. You choose not to tell anyone because you not only fear your own safety but want to keep social climbers at bay. So you keep your.......click to learn what next.

Birthday Parties are all about Party Packs

Posted on December 2, 2008December 2, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The problem with having your kid grow up in an affluent environment, and I'm not saying mine is, is that they learn to expect things like party packs. Some of the kids I know, have the grandest of birthday parties resulting in.......click to learn what next.

This is what Tee and her Nana do at parties…

Posted on December 1, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

For logistical reasons, I drove my Mom and Tee to the party that was held at a public venue. And because it was a thunderstorm, we were instructed by phone to park right in front. But when we did with my humble Japanese.......click to learn what next.

At KLCC, in preparation for a party

Posted on December 1, 2008December 1, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

My whole family, we went to KLCC to get our hair done because we had a party to attend that night. It was a Malay College dinner and actually not a big deal, but the ladies just wanted an excuse to go for.......click to learn what next.

Yet another Kid’s PARTY!!!

Posted on December 1, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

I could easily write 30 posts on children's parties alone. Actually, make that a hundred, counting the ones we have been to since Tee was born! I can explain in detail how they were organised, what games were played, how kids were entertained,.......click to learn what next.

You are my Dancing Queen….

Posted on December 1, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Mama Mia!!! Yet another birthday party that we attended themed "Disco Dancing" for a FOUR YEAR OLD. It was a fabulous party and I'm not kidding when I say we have LOTS of parties. The kids had to go for dance lessons at.......click to learn what next.

My Little Police Woman

Posted on December 1, 2008February 19, 2022 by Mamapumpkin

Last weekend, we attended my maid of honour's son's birthday party in Klang. It was a great party because there were only 5 kids, of which 2 were babies. YAY!!! Yet it was a fancy dress party so Tee went as a police.......click to learn what next.

Very Busy….

Posted on November 29, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Tuan-tuan dan puan-puan, Rangkaian blog tergendala..... Sekian terima kasih.

Hiring a helper

Posted on November 27, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Today, I was dogged tired. So tired that I didn't take Tee for any of her classes and didn't care to help her with her toilet trips nor cook for her. I slept all day. Pretty much. I felt so bad but there.......click to learn what next.

Daddy, my lovely Daddy…..

Posted on November 25, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Tee and her father, they have this wonderful relationship which is completely separate from mine with her. I am the mother. I shower her with love and attention, abundantly. I shower her with scoldings and naggings, just as opulently. But when push comes.......click to learn what next.

Snow in Malaysia??

Posted on November 23, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

OK, two guesses what the above picture is all about. For the longest time, Tee has wanted to see real snow. She wants to feel it, touch it, be in it and keeps asking us to take her to Canada or Switzerland because.......click to learn what next.

A great way to celebrate your birthday!!!

Posted on November 23, 2008November 23, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

This is a true story. When Tee's Godpa in New York turned 40, he hired a Charter Bus Rental NYC for a whole 12 hours and invited all his friends in New York and from out of town to party ALL DAY and.......click to learn what next.