A Mother's Monologue

Achieving work life balance for Moms

Posted on June 17, 2013June 17, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Heck, is there such a thing? I'm certainly not getting it at the moment! Let's see, I work an average of 18 hours per day and it's driving me a bit nuts. I could do it back in the day when I was.......click to learn what next.

What cancer does to you

Posted on June 11, 2013June 11, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

On the left below, are T2's legs. She is 3+ years old and tiny still but tiny with a damn loud voice that could scare a lion and turn elephants deaf. Her balls are pretty big too. On the right, are my Mama's.......click to learn what next.

Mom and Cancer illness

Posted on June 11, 2013February 20, 2022 by Mamapumpkin

Unfortunately, my Mother has cancer and although many cancers are curable (as in they go into remission or get removed once and for all), hers isn't. She has been suffering since the day I got married. Wow, that sure seems like a long.......click to learn what next.

Holiday Fun

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

A superhero arrived at my home today..........

Child Labour for a Good Cause

Posted on June 5, 2013June 5, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Working for what you want My girls are incredibly spoilt. They're not bad girls and in fact they're very good girls by far, but they're highly pampered and get things very easily. They can adapt to unfavourable situations yet if they can milk.......click to learn what next.

The Children of Tomorrow

Posted on June 5, 2013July 3, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Every time I return to Yangon, my heart gets light. I am reminded of my purpose and I am grateful for everything that the Children of Myanmar continue to teach me. You should try it.

School Holidays!!!!!!

Posted on June 4, 2013June 3, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

We LOVE school holidays!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Because when there is no school, we can stay at home all day without Mama having to drive and be in a car for more than 2 facking hours. Because we do not have to plan the lunch menu.......click to learn what next.

Making them The Children of Tomorrow

Posted on June 3, 2013June 3, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

My name is Ngu Wah Aung, I'm 15 years   old  and am in Grade 10. My native place is   Phoa Gyi, Mawbee Township. My father   passed  away when I was 3 years old but   my Mom is alive.    After my.......click to learn what next.

Around the world in 80 days

Posted on June 2, 2013June 2, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

No, I think that would be a bit unrealistic with the Hubs' working hard and the girls' school. We do randomly 'ponteng' school quite a bit (as I do not believe that school is the be all and end all as I probably.......click to learn what next.

The magic of Arnotts Teddy Bear cookies

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

After our Sun Yoga kids workshop today, T1 came home crying in rage. Why? Before we headed out today, she had hurried into the kitchen to pack an after yoga snack. I had no idea what she had packed but later learnt it.......click to learn what next.

The stresses and busyness of life as a working Mom

Posted on May 27, 2013May 27, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

I must admit, although life is good, I'm not sure why I'm crazy edgy these last two days. It could be that the school holidays are fast approaching (Eeeegads!!!! *biting jittery fingers*) or it could be that I am PMS-ing, or just stressed.......click to learn what next.

Working from Home in KL

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Some people think I have a dream job and in many ways it is as I get to work from home where my kids are. Although they go to school now, they still have Mama at home when they come home. They still.......click to learn what next.

Homeschooling T1 next year

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Yeah, baby. That's what we're doing with T1 next year. She's going to be our little Guinea Pig. The Higher Being does throw us some lemons sometimes so we can make lemonade. I have been thinking so hard about this homeschooling thing, a.......click to learn what next.

Gaining Momentum

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

3 days in a row I did 3km in 30 minutes. I am mighty proud of myself because after spending more than RM10k in the last 2 years to help me do just that, I did this without any help. The lesson learnt.......click to learn what next.

Crime in Malaysia is getting worse and I no longer feel safe

Posted on May 14, 2013May 14, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Last weekend, I had a meeting in Damansara Uptown and I swear I was dreading it. 10 years ago, my car got broken into right there and all my belongings were stolen. DU is not an area I frequent of late because I.......click to learn what next.