A Mother's Monologue

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.......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.......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.......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.......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.......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.......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.......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.......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.......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.......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.......click to learn what next.

Laser Cutting

Posted on January 28, 2014October 25, 2018 by Mamapumpkin

What would you do if you had a laser cutter? T1 said she would like to cut me up for a biology lesson. Eeek!! I'd be sure to keep her away from any shops that have laser cutter for sale! That girl is.......click to learn what next.

A Real Musician

Posted on January 28, 2014October 25, 2018 by Mamapumpkin

There is this one guy from New Zealand who's knocking the socks off everyone in the entire advertising industry and I'd say he's really made it big. I am so proud of them and hope that they will continue to take good care.......click to learn what next.

On Showing Off

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

What an incredibly subjective subject. What is your definition of showing off? Sometimes, people drop names and sometimes, mothers toot their horns about their kids, sometimes, people tell the world their great and varied accomplishments, and sometimes, people just keep expressing how perfect.......click to learn what next.

Learning Musical Instruments

Posted on January 28, 2014October 25, 2018 by Mamapumpkin

It has been proven that kids who study music and are exposed to  lots of music are generally smarter and more switched on their counterparts. I do not have the details but it has been in fact proven statistically. This does not mean.......click to learn what next.