A Mother's Monologue

I’m as sick as a dog…

Posted on May 26, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

After 3 weeks of having Tee's school flu, I woke up this morning coughing out *shock, horror!* blood! Oh dear, I thought to myself. Can't avoid the Doctor anymore. I had a fever that I didn't even feel but the Doctor told me.......click to learn what next.

Barbie wears Christian Dior now?

Posted on May 24, 2007August 5, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

The Hubs and his fucking card!

Posted on May 24, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

After a hurried last minute grocery stop because my little princess just CANNOT live without pears and Farley's Rusk biscuits with milk, we loaded the car boot and strapped our pet monkey in. Whilst reaching for the Lemonade, feeding Tee her pretzel at the same time.......click to learn what next.

One way! One way!

Posted on May 24, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

"Mummy, Daddy's dwiving on a one way!" "One way?" Yes, it's a one way!" "Yah, Okay....whatever." "One way! One way! It's a one way!" "One way street? It's not a one way street?" NO! One way....like the aewopwane one way!" (aeroplane runway) *roll.......click to learn what next.

Enforcement and Corruption in Malaysia

Posted on May 24, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

I'm not sure to what degree this happens in other cities around the world because I have lived only in London and KL for a long enough period to justify knowing the ins and outs of a city's soul, but in KL, two things that stick.......click to learn what next.

Poking little orifices

Posted on May 23, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

If you didn't already know, Tee and I and the Hubs have been taking turns getting sick. It first started when Tee brought home a bug from school 2-3 weeks ago. Then we got better, then she went back to school, and we.......click to learn what next.

Terry Fox Run, Kuala Lumpur

Posted on May 23, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

This is Tee at the TFR last year. We woke up bright and early at 6am and headed to Lake Gardens for the run together with friends and family. This year's TFR is being held at Bukit Jalil because it is expected to.......click to learn what next.

Our love transaction

Posted on May 23, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

This morning, after allowing me a lie-in because after having 3 days of straight 8 hour sleeps, I still felt like a bus had smashed into me. Tee played beside me in bed all morning till 10am, all by herself. Alone! For a.......click to learn what next.

A harsh reminder that my toddler is only two plus

Posted on May 23, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Today, a friend of mine reminded me that Tee is only two and a half. Only? Yes, only. I was verbalising my frustrations about Tee; how she has this innate talent in augmenting MY voice (I don't even know how to augment my own voice!),.......click to learn what next.

Ahhh….the look of love….

Posted on May 23, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Breastfeeding in the 22nd century - I can't begin to tell you how funny it is when Tee searches for her hidden nipples to feed her baby milk. I mean, at this age...their tummies are so big and round that their lack of tits.......click to learn what next.

New writing contract

Posted on May 22, 2007October 20, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

I just got my 2nd writing contract yesterday to write children book reviews and a few parenting articles. What do you as parents want to learn about? Tell me, tell me, tell me...... For me:- The effects of long term yelling at your children.......click to learn what next.

Fitness First – the first flim flam of fitness in Malaysia

Posted on May 22, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

I joined Fitness First KLCC a couple of years ago only to be the bearer of unfortunate circumstances that prevented me from going further. I changed my membership status to an absent member and paid RM35 monthly. After paying my absent membership fees.......click to learn what next.

Three ants sleeping

Posted on May 21, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

There were three ants that lived in the bathroom. It was time for bed, so they each chose where they were going to sleep. One slept in the sink, one slept in the bathtub, and the last one slept in the toilet. The.......click to learn what next.

“Don’t yell at your children.”

Posted on May 21, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Says our Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, today. "...let us correct them with love and care and not by yelling at them,” he advised parents. That's it. Tee is doomed. I might as well start a fund for her future therapy sessions........

TM Net and their Debt Collectors

Posted on May 21, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

TM is the country's leading integrated telecommunications company in Malaysia. Or so they claim. Many years ago, before I moved out from my Mother's hotel, I subscribed to a TM Net line so I could practise patience with slow internet access. My monthly bill never showed.......click to learn what next.