A Mother's Monologue

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.

Behind The Scenes of MAD Project Myanmar

Posted on May 7, 2013May 7, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

It must be said again for my incredible team, the very ones who backed me up in organising MAD Project Myanmar, that an incredible amount of hours went into it. Firstly, the fact that we all held full time jobs made it very,.......click to learn what next.

Kidzania for Young Children

Posted on May 2, 2013April 30, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

I think I've been to Kidzania close to 10 times now but always for T1 as she just loves making money and performing all those work activities. Last weekend however, T2 got o participate on her own and I was so proud of.......click to learn what next.

Walking for Water

Posted on May 1, 2013April 30, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

On a Sunday morning, T1 dragged us out at 7.45am to join her school mates for this walk for water organised by Aveda to supply clean water to the villagers in Mantanani, Sabah. Man.......this girl has so many activities, our weekends are never-ending.......click to learn what next.

T2’s First Sports Day

Posted on April 30, 2013April 30, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

I remember all those arguments that I'd had with the Hubs about sending his precious super tiny T2 to school. He always felt she was too tiny and was protective about people pushing her into the drain (LOLOL!!!) and I always felt I.......click to learn what next.

Losing like a Champ

Posted on April 30, 2013April 30, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Losing like a Champ I'm naturally a very competitive person, not in getting my kids to get ahead of the rest, but I believe that if you were to do something, then do it REALLY well. Give it your best shot. T1 has.......click to learn what next.

Conversation with Kids

Posted on April 25, 2013April 25, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Because I am such an extremely busy woman, most of my quality time with the kids is spent in the car whilst I am their driver. T1 on her observation on the election flags: T1: Mommy, the trees are PAS, the sky is.......click to learn what next.

Introduction to God

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Last night, I spent 7.5 hours from 10pm to 5.30am listening to someone preach about God. It was a journey that she shared and how God had saved her, and there are many such stories such as this. Very interesting stuff. Now if.......click to learn what next.

On the subject of Education

Posted on April 16, 2013April 16, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

90% of Moms in Malaysia and now surprisingly, I've recently learnt, even a large percentage of Moms in more developed cities such as London and New York, are so frigging kiasu. Can you believe it? Even Moms in top private London schools (whom.......click to learn what next.

Tupperware for Kiddies!

Posted on April 12, 2013April 16, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

How many of you know the Tupperware brand? Honest to God, I've always heard about it but never bought any myself. Why? I have no idea. Never been invited to any Tupperware parties, for one, and never had any opportunity! The first time.......click to learn what next.