A Mother's Monologue

Happy Birthday to my Little T2!!!

Posted on August 1, 2014August 1, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

My girl turns 5 today and the first thing she asked when she woke up was, "Is it really my birthday today? Am I 5 years old now? How come my feet aren't really big yet?" Damn, I think she's eyeing them Chanel.......click to learn what next.

Sagging Tits

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

I just got home from a meeting and was shocked to find the kids still awake at 10pm. Asked the Hubs what was going on and he said he didn't want to have a battle that'd only end in tears to sleep. I.......click to learn what next.

The night before her Birthday

Posted on August 1, 2014August 1, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

The night before her birthday, n bed with T2....... Mommy, is it really my birthday tomorrow? Are you sure? Are you really, really sure???? And I'm really going to be five years old?? I can't WAIT to be five years old. Mommy, are.......click to learn what next.

Loyalty – NOT!!

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

The Hubs was moaning that he felt like the maid these last 4 days as he had to do EVERYTHING for his 3 girls. Even to hydrate us, he had to go get us water or none of us will drink anything. We.......click to learn what next.

Barbie in Malaysia

Posted on July 26, 2014July 25, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

OMG!!!!!!!!!!! For 10 years I have had 2 girls and have always resisted Barbie but now that T2 is turning 5 in a week, she is asking for everything BARBIE!!!! I kid you not. The heave in my heart is heavy, my eyeballs.......click to learn what next.

Homeschooling Malaysian Style

Posted on July 25, 2014July 25, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

This year I got very brave upon the blessings of a dear friend and ventured towards Homeschooling my girls Malaysian Style. What does that mean really? Honestly, in the past 7 months, our homeschooling journey has evolved so much that this year, 2014,.......click to learn what next.

The Girl who is SO Loved

Posted on July 20, 2014July 18, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

Many people who see our little family now always assume that Daddy has a favourite and that his favourite girl is T2. Little do they know though that as much as everyone thinks that T2 is the spoilt darling daughter, T1 has had.......click to learn what next.

Eiffel Tower, Paris

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

Of course, a trip to Paris would not be complete without getting to the top of the Eiffel Tower, Paris! Actually, since I've already been several times, there really wasn't a need for me to pay money to go up again and seriously,.......click to learn what next.

Malaysians at The Louvre

Posted on July 12, 2014July 10, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

The Louvre is one of the largest art museums in the world and of course, us Malaysians had to go there despite going with 2 kids. Actually, it was T1 who wanted to go, Good Lord. I've already been and was not looking.......click to learn what next.

Our Unschooling Programme (or lack of….)

Posted on July 10, 2014July 10, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

Our unschooling programme doesn't sound very impressive, does it? But man, the girls are having fun!!!!! I have all faith that once they go back to school, they would just pick up where they left off without a hitch. They are bright enough.......click to learn what next.

Europe with a 4 year old and a 9 year old

Posted on July 6, 2014July 6, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

We just got back. Yes! After an entire month, 34 days to be exact. My GOD. I cannot believe we were away for a whole 34 days. The house is all dusty now and there's loads of laundry to be done but heck,.......click to learn what next.

Homeschooling and Traveling

Posted on June 7, 2014June 7, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

Homeschooling and traveling - OK, every time I tell people that my kids don't go to school, they go into temporary paralysis, then get zapped by one of those electricity guns (whaddya call them again?), and I have to spend the next 15.......click to learn what next.

Gratitude

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

How often are we thankful for everything that we have? I am one who is thankful every single day. I cannot ask for a better life and I owe it all to my Mother. Her sacrifices to keep me, to raise me, to.......click to learn what next.

Learning to Negotiate

Posted on May 17, 2014May 15, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

This little minx of mine, T2, has always been known as a little chilli padi but in the last month, I've noticed her increasing ability to negotiate. Darn! Before she's even five, I am convinced she has enough negotiation skills to laugh her.......click to learn what next.

Lessons from My Mother

Posted on May 15, 2014May 15, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

If any of you think you know more than your mother, you are wrong. No matter what age you are, your mother always knows something you don't. Logically, all mothers are older and have lived a longer life, so naturally they have garnered.......click to learn what next.