A Mother's Monologue

Too many coincidences…..

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

So firstly, I am just NOT an MLM person. I am not a product peddler and really have no interest in doing such things. Never have been. But suddenly now I am an Entrepreneur. It is different. And I am bloody proud of.......click to learn what next.

My Over-Confident Daughter, T1

Posted on April 5, 2015April 1, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

A few days ago, T1 excitedly came home talking about her day at school boasting that she fooled so many people on April Fool's Day. At every corner she turned, she'd be pulling a prank on someone and she said that all the.......click to learn what next.

My sweet daughter, T2

Posted on April 4, 2015April 1, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

My sweet daughter, T2, presented a hand made notebook to me yesterday. After hearing the Hubs scolding me about how bad I am at managing my finances and not trusting me with managing my Izumio business (tsk-tsk, so little faith!), she took the.......click to learn what next.

My Personal Assistant

Posted on April 3, 2015March 30, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Guess who THAT is? Gee. I hope I don't get caught for child labour but T1 is THE best PA I could ever have. She is ever obliging and if she ever gets too tired of helping her Mama, I will bribe her.......click to learn what next.

The Power of BOWS – Jo’s Bowz

Posted on April 2, 2015March 30, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

The Power of BOWS by Jo's Bowz Do you like bows? I love bows. Ever since I was a little girl, I was a bow fan. Not just bows but ribbons too. All ribbons have pretty bows, do they not? Well, if you're.......click to learn what next.

T2 being SHY

Posted on April 1, 2015March 30, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Last week, I brought T2 for her first play date ever. Yes, I know. The poor girl is already 5 and it was the first time ever that I brought her out alone without the overbearing T1 hovering over her, to her very.......click to learn what next.

My Blessed Readers

Posted on March 31, 2015March 30, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

When I first started this blog, it was a form of release from being a lonely Stay-At-Home-Mom because there wasn't Facebook then and I didn't have any Mommy friends being one of the firsts in my group to be a Mommy. The blog.......click to learn what next.

Blog woes

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

If you are a regular reader, then you would have noticed that this blog has changed design recently into what I do not want - LOL!!! I wasn't happy with the old blog design as it was too messy but never had any time.......click to learn what next.

After School Routines

Posted on March 26, 2015March 26, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

After School Routines These are my 2 girls routines when we get home from school. They only have 3 hours to spare after which they are chased off to their bedtime routine that comprises brushing their teeth, changing into their pyjamas and whatever.......click to learn what next.

Sports Day at School

Posted on March 26, 2015March 26, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Today is T1's Sports Day Heats at school. She has been complaining over the last few weeks about being too hot, too dehydrated, muscle ache from running and tiredness from a combination of standing in the sun, running and being dehydrated. She said.......click to learn what next.

My Business Partners

Posted on March 25, 2015March 25, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

When I first started, I signed up my Husband and my Sister-in-Law as my first business partners because I wanted total control of my business staying within the family. I'm not sure it made any difference but it is nice now to earn.......click to learn what next.

The Challenge of an MLM Business

Posted on March 24, 2015March 24, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Hear the dreaded 3 letters MLM and your antennas are on high alert. We all hate MLM businesses. Why? Because it all just sounds so bloody unprofessional and unethical. It usually comprises con men with con products and well, the majority of folks.......click to learn what next.

Little Monkey at Home

Posted on March 23, 2015March 19, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Can you believe it? Last week was the first time ever that T2 had school exams. It was a her mid term exam or whatever you call it. There was a schedule for when the exam papers were sat, another schedule for what.......click to learn what next.

Wearing a Tudung

Posted on March 22, 2015March 18, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Check it out!!! Yes, as of last year, I have started to wear a head scarf whenever I visit my late mother's grave, which is every weekend. I am not an expert in tying a head scarf and have never worn the pins.......click to learn what next.

Blessings come my way…..

Posted on March 20, 2015March 18, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Do you believe in what goes around comes around? I totally do. My late Mom, bless her kind, kind soul, she has alway taught me that you do unto others what you want to be done to you. Treat others how you would.......click to learn what next.