A Mother's Monologue

Orientating New Employees

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

Next week, I will have to orientate a new girl starting with us and I have not done my homework. Well, it should really be the HR's job but as it is, I am the HR for Malaysia. I am everything for Malaysia although it is conveyed that.......click to learn what next.

Musical Instrument Gadgets

Posted on February 15, 2014October 25, 2018 by Mamapumpkin

You know how if you learn the violin, there is an option to buy a shoulder rest to enable violin holding easier and less tiring. However, when T1 first learnt the violin, her teacher said she shouldn't use it because it would cause her to be dependent on.......click to learn what next.

T2 in her Dutch Milk Maid Costume

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

Last year, T2 actually went to school and enjoyed it till the last month when she suddenly decided that she no longer wanted to go to school. The poor girl, she couldn't even participate in her own school concert because we had to go to Australia for holiday.......click to learn what next.

Guitar Sound Boosters

Posted on February 15, 2014October 25, 2018 by Mamapumpkin

When we organised the Children of Myanmar event last year, we needed an amplifier and at that time, I did not even know what the heck an amplifier was. That's why folks, if you have the chance to do something, anything, even if you thought it was a.......click to learn what next.

Women Achieving Continuous Growth

Posted on February 15, 2014February 15, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

When mothers first become mothers, it is difficult for women achieving continuous growth within themselves because they are just too damn busy with caring for the kids but eventually, it is important for women to strive to achieve continuous growth in whatever direction they wish to grow in........click to learn what next.

Vocal Lessons

Posted on February 15, 2014October 25, 2018 by Mamapumpkin

T1 used to take vocal lessons, would you believe it? Yes, she loves singing and has a loud voice and has always been put right in front at all her school's concerts, even the mini ones, oh, they have SO MANY concerts within the year. Sometimes, we parents.......click to learn what next.

Supporting your kids school Sports Day

Posted on February 15, 2014February 15, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

Ever since T1 was born, we have attended every single Sports Day that she has ever had. No matter what. We just drop everything. Supporting your kids school sports day is extremely important especially if your kid has a role, even if it is the flag carrier or.......click to learn what next.

Electric Violins

Posted on February 15, 2014October 25, 2018 by Mamapumpkin

The electric violins first became famous when Vanessa Mae hit it with her magic. Right now, my 2 girls are stagnant with their violin but it is only a matter of time that I can predict that T2 will ask me for a new electric violin to emulate.......click to learn what next.

Why blog?

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

Why blog? Despite how busy I am although admittedly, work stress will lessen soon once another new employee comes on board since I have been doing everything myself for the last 2+ years, it is really a blessing to be able to finally breathe; I still make an.......click to learn what next.

Practising the Guitar

Posted on February 14, 2014October 25, 2018 by Mamapumpkin

Some people are really musically talented. They can play 1-2 instruments really well but have you ever heard of someone who can play 3 or 4 instruments? Yea! What more if the person was a kid? There are some kids who play the piano, the violin, the guitar.......click to learn what next.

Homeschooling in KL city

Posted on February 6, 2014September 16, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

As you may already know, we are experimenting this year on Homeschooling in KL City. It seems so new and exciting yet stepping into the unknown is never a walk in the park. There are lots of new things to learn, new behaviors and habits to adapt to,.......click to learn what next.

Chinese New Year Traditions

Posted on January 30, 2014January 29, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

I asked my girls what Chinese New Year traditions they perform and what Chinese New Year meant to them and these were the things they came up with:- 1. Kota Bharu! - we go home to Kota Bharu every Chinese New Year for about a week to spend.......click to learn what next.

4 years old – what does that mean?

Posted on January 29, 2014January 29, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

My dear God. I began this post on T2's birthday last year in August and till now have not posted it. Haha. My darling princess turned 4 on the 1st of August 2013. What does that mean? Wait. Firstly, can I just point out how hideous this outfit.......click to learn what next.

Mamapumpkin Girls all in support of Kerry Loh!

Posted on January 28, 2014January 28, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

Last year, one of our Mamapumpkin girls was due to go into hospital for heart surgery and one of the lovely ladies from here (Kiki Quah, to be exact) organised a surprise party for her just before she went in. It was to give her hope, support, joy,.......click to learn what next.

Leaving Kids to be BORED

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

My kids play the iPad almost every day. Their iPad time is determined by my mood. From a very young age, I had instilled a minimal technology rule and made sure that they never came to me with the dreaded phrase that I can not stand - Mama,.......click to learn what next.