A Mother's Monologue

Thick Face Black Heart

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Believe it or not, my Mom bought me this book to read when I was barely 12 or 13 years old!!! Yet I learnt so much from it. At the mere age of 12, I was already dealing with tons of people who.......click to learn what next.

After School Snippets

Posted on September 26, 2015October 7, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Possibly the happiest time of my days are the daily moments that I see my little one after school descend the big school bus. She is always so happy and excited and I can tell that she's had a fabulous day at school........click to learn what next.

Hyatt Regency Kuantan

Posted on September 25, 2015October 7, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Over Raya this year, we travelled to the Hyatt Regency Kuantan to have a small beach holiday to get away from the memory of losing my Mom. We were always with her during Raya and Christmas so from here on, every Raya and.......click to learn what next.

Traveling to Tokyo – how to plan

Posted on September 22, 2015September 22, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

I have spent exactly 3 days planning for Tokyo, can you believe it? Does it take that long to plan a 2 week holiday? Shish! It's a good thing I was taking a 2 week break from Izumio from Doctor's orders so I leisurely did.......click to learn what next.

The First Child

Posted on September 21, 2015September 22, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

This, ladies and gentlemen, is my first child. Can you see that invisible halo above her head? Not only does she have an invisible halo, she has the ability to grow devil's horns every now and again too when she's rubbed the wrong.......click to learn what next.

The Work of A Cobbler

Posted on September 18, 2015September 18, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

It was the girls first day back to school to start the new academic year today! They woke up moaning because they have been sleeping late for three whole weeks and suddenly waking at 6am was a challenge, like Duh?! It's not like.......click to learn what next.

Organising Japan – Arghhhh!!!!!

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

It's funny that I am off to Japan in less than 2 weeks yet need to finalise all our Christmas bookings for Japan right now. Due to my last minute handling (GOSH! AS ALWAYS!!!!), we are now stuck with more expensive accommodation and more.......click to learn what next.

Best Supplements for Children – Malaysia

Posted on September 14, 2015March 25, 2020 by Mamapumpkin

I have actually never thought of giving my children any form of supplements prior to the discovery of Young Living but since then, I have worked hard to research the best supplements for children available in Malaysia, and have concluded that I have.......click to learn what next.

Preventing Kids from Falling off their beds

Posted on September 12, 2015September 11, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Preventing kids from falling off their beds is something you really should look into if you loved your kids. Like yeah!!! My 2 girls, they share a bedroom because that is all we have in our humble home - 2 bedrooms. And even.......click to learn what next.

I hate Hospitals!

Posted on September 11, 2015September 11, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

I hate hospitals! Argh! I really do! I have hated them since I was a kid as I have spent a LOT of time in them. If I had a choice, I would eliminate hospitals from my life altogether but unfortunately I have.......click to learn what next.

We are not Machines…..

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

It's funny how I run my life as though it is a machine that never stops and that is what contributes to a big part of my success but at what expense? We are not machines and I have to keep drilling it.......click to learn what next.

Disney’s Descendants

Posted on September 6, 2015September 8, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

This morning, we headed off to our favourite breakfast place, Huckleberry at Damansara Heights and shit, it was FULL HOUSE!!! Darn it. I was so looking forward to showing the girl where Dada and Mama have breakfast every morning after dropping them off.......click to learn what next.

Muzium Istana – Old Agong’s Palace in Kuala Lumpur

Posted on September 5, 2015September 18, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

We visited the Muzium Istana this week which was the Old Agong's Palace in Kuala Lumpur, not the current one opposite my home that cost 997 billion RM. The girls have been on school holiday hence my silence. Hurry up already!!! I brought.......click to learn what next.

Open Heart Surgery in Malaysia

Posted on September 3, 2015September 3, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Ever since I was diagnosed with a double heart valve regurgitation (specifically my mitral and aorta have gone belly up), I have been preparing myself for that dreaded open heart surgery that the cardiologists say I must have. I have never been through.......click to learn what next.

Preventing Early Morning Aggression in Children

Posted on September 2, 2015September 18, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Preventing early morning aggression in children will come in handy some day because there WILL be a day when your child wakes up all moody and make you feel like throwing them out the window. Worst still when you have TWO grumpy children.......click to learn what next.