A Mother's Monologue

Dance Gifts

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

It has always been my dream to dance like a ballerina alas I did ballet lessons only up to Grade 4 or 5, can't even remember now but  I did continue dancing till I was 18, performing for RTM and entering competitions with.......click to learn what next.

Buying a New Car

Posted on September 14, 2012September 17, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Recently we've been looking at buying a new car because our cars are close to expiry. We're not fancy car people. As long as it gets us from A to B and doesn't break down, we're happy. We don't believe in posh cars.......click to learn what next.

EIGHT is GREAT!!!

Posted on September 13, 2012September 13, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Today, my precious first born is 8!!! She woke up all chirpy and the night before, the Hubs and I had prepared a banner to wish her Happy Birthday to stick on the bathroom mirror so that she sees it first thing when.......click to learn what next.

Guitar Freaks

Posted on September 12, 2012April 19, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

The guitar is such a cool instrument as you can play music and carry it around wherever you go, across the oceans and onto ships and into the jungle. Try carrying a piano with you for music accompaniment and you'll immediately see the.......click to learn what next.

Reorganising the Home

Posted on September 12, 2012September 12, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Finally, I decided to take some time off work to focus on cleaning up the clutter. We intend to get rid of ALL the toys. Yes, I know we've already given away 6 large garbage bags full of toys but there is still.......click to learn what next.

Nursing Clogs

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Recently, we went to Kidzania and the first thing T1 wanted to do was enter the Hospital. However, the first Hospital that faced was the Accident and Emergency section and there was nobody there! Man, if this was a real hospital, everyone would.......click to learn what next.

Pulling the strings on the buzzing bee

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

That would be me. Last weekend, it was T1's birthday celebration. We're still celebrating, by the way. It seems to be a long, drawn out affair this time round that she's organised and planned all by herself. I think it is influence as.......click to learn what next.

I’m A Simple Girl

Posted on September 7, 2012September 7, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Ever since I met my husband, I've learnt to be a simple girl. So we're on our de-cluttering mission, which is going well - out with all the toys! There is so much more to do but due to time constraints, this exercise.......click to learn what next.

How to bake 200 mini cupcakes

Posted on September 6, 2012September 5, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

When we had first decided to bring cupcakes to the orphanage, I was just planning to buy a load of cupcakes and be done with it. But then this girl with a bright idea suggested we should BAKE it, do it together as.......click to learn what next.

Another Orphanage Visit

Posted on September 5, 2012September 5, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

My kids are privileged kids. They truly are. They're not millionaire kids but they're privileged kids. They lead a comfortable life, have nice toys and clothes and get a lot of attention. So much so that when a friend asked me to ask.......click to learn what next.

Personality T-Shirts

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

My brother likes custom design t-shirts that have cool designs or witty retorts and so do I but at my age, it is a bit harder wearing them. I remember when I was in my late teens, when I had a figure (now.......click to learn what next.

Being Victims of Society

Posted on September 5, 2012September 5, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Some people never move on crutched by the incessant ills that have befallen them. Some struggle in doing so yet some make it their single minded purpose of just being. Being happy. If you looked around you, like REALLY looked, there is always.......click to learn what next.

Metal Shelving

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

As you may or may not know, I work from home. There is good and bad to working from home. The good is that I save a lot of time not having to travel in traffic jams. I don't have to put my.......click to learn what next.

Feeding your maids

Posted on September 3, 2012August 27, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

This was written a month ago and is no longer a problem now :-) Can I please have some ideas on what you feed your helpers? Mine is eating me to the poor house. I usually don't like segregating food or portions and.......click to learn what next.

Scheduling Flights for Holidays and Work

Posted on September 2, 2012August 29, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Next year will be a very busy year for us. Apart from some planned holidays since we didn't do so much this year, I am looking to attend a conference quite a distance away and hoping that the kids can come too. But.......click to learn what next.