A Mother's Monologue

Join Dove to raise self esteem

Posted on December 5, 2007December 5, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

When I first saw posters of beautiful women at the back of some public washroom doors several months back, I was relieved that someone was finally doing something about it. 'It' being the start of putting an end to commercial messages using toothpick bodies as talents.......click to learn what next.

The really scary prayer

Posted on December 4, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Dear God, Thank you for my Mommy to have a nose so she can dig her nose. Thank you for my Mommy's mouth so she can eat her booger *bursts into hysterical laughter until I remind her that she is supposed to be.......click to learn what next.

The fabulously rich city of Dubai

Posted on December 3, 2007December 3, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

That applies to the people of Dubai, the culture and all the things to see and do!!! From camel rides to sunset cruises, breathtaking views from high places to ornately designed interiors; you can be assured that Dubai will never leave you bored. Then.......click to learn what next.

I made an enemy today

Posted on December 3, 2007December 3, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Of all my years on planet Earth, I've been pretty easy going and usually find good in situations or people. The only two people I ever came remotely close to disliking with an intensity were two boys in high school. One guy (I.......click to learn what next.

Foolish young employee strapped for cash

Posted on December 3, 2007December 3, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

When I first came back from the UK, I was earning a meagre salary of RM1,600. Within 6 months, I'd fought my way up to RM2,500. After a year, I switched jobs and earned RM3,500. Being a young, foolish girl of the world.......click to learn what next.

Toddlers making lifetime friends

Posted on December 2, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Tee attended a birthday party today and met these two little friends (shown below) for the very first time. They hit it off well and played together without a care in the world. Such innocence. I have always regretted my losing touch with all the friends I.......click to learn what next.

I’m standing still; naked

Posted on December 1, 2007December 2, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

For the longest time, I've been wanting to know how to install those little reader faces on my site just so I can justify to myself that nobody really reads the crap that comes out of my head. So I can ramble on.......click to learn what next.

Flight MH 1397 KB-KL with a three year old

Posted on December 1, 2007December 1, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Is the plane here yet, Mama? What's the name of the plane? Is that the car wunway (runway)? How come we have to wun (run) to the door? Can I hold my ticket? How come they have a ramp here? Can I go.......click to learn what next.

How to make extra cash during the festive season

Posted on December 1, 2007February 18, 2022 by Mamapumpkin

Many yonks ago, my mother had a florist and during Raya and Chinese New Year, orders were in abundance so much that the entire family clan had to be involved in delivering fruit baskets, flowers, gifts and hampers to lucky people all over.......click to learn what next.

And another toddler prayer to God

Posted on November 30, 2007December 1, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Dear God, Thank you for my Mommy's computer so she can do her work. Thank you for Mommy to have fingers so she can type. Mmmm......thank you for the paddling pool in the cupboard so I can go swimming tomorrow. And thank you.......click to learn what next.

Manipulating the grandparents

Posted on November 30, 2007December 17, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx After this incident, Tee has realised just how far she can get with her Kong-Kong and Amah as and when she likes. The very next morning, she woke extra early, even before the cockerels crowed and flew downstairs to ask her Kong-Kong a question........click to learn what next.

Catching Puss in Boots

Posted on November 29, 2007November 29, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

More adventures from Kong-Kong's garden: Have you all heard the story of Puss in Boots? One early morning, Amah trudges into the kitchen grumbling about some pesky cat and the moment Tee hears the letters C.A.T., she drops breakfast and is out in a.......click to learn what next.

The case of the missing camera cable

Posted on November 29, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

It is now almost 2am and I am searching high and low for my camera cable so I can download the days photos. I CAN'T FIND IT!!! I spent a good 10 minutes searching this entire bedroom but still can't find it!!! I wonder.......click to learn what next.

The Hubs and his set ways

Posted on November 29, 2007January 25, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

He's an old man, really, my husband. Very set in his ways. He would never buy anything second hand apart from property of which it better be just second hand. Everything he owns must be nice and new. I wonder if it has anything.......click to learn what next.

Amah’s secret to hair dye

Posted on November 29, 2007January 25, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Tee's Amah is hitting seventy but has the most natural looking healthy hair. Today I learnt her secret........instead of having a head full of white hair, she buys this hair dye from the beauty salon called Kadus and mixes two colours. Then she.......click to learn what next.