A Mother's Monologue

My Weakness – Being Disciplined

Posted on July 22, 2012June 27, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

I have many weaknesses but one of them which I am determined to conquer is discipline. I am totally hopeless when it comes to discipline. I'm not sure why either. Perhaps it stems from my childhood in that my parents never forced me.......click to learn what next.

Young Explorer’s Kids Gym at 1 Mont Kiara

Posted on July 21, 2012June 27, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Recently we discovered a great place for toddlers to spend an afternoon running around and burning up lots of energy for a few hours and that was at the Young Explorer's Kid's Gym at 1 Mont Kirar Mall in Mont Kiara. I've been.......click to learn what next.

Being shoe crazy……..

Posted on July 20, 2012June 27, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Have you heard of Beth Shak? If you google, you will read the ludicrous story of her being in a divorce lawsuit with her ex-husband over her 1200 pairs of shoes worth over one million pound sterling. Obviously, she has more money than.......click to learn what next.

Water Carnival

Posted on July 19, 2012June 27, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Some time this year, we attended a water carnival organised by the local club. Can you spot my T1? They were divided into 4 teams of varying heights and builds to make it fair game. *snigger* Then they competed with fishing, completing an.......click to learn what next.

Baby in Stockings

Posted on July 19, 2012June 27, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Well, one side anyway......OMG, T2......what have you done to my mirrors with those dirty fingers!!!!????? And where have those fingers beennnnnnnnn?????????????? OMG!!! This girl, she's such a girly girl. She loves dressing up and posing.......It's definitely not from me. *turns to look at.......click to learn what next.

My Self Fulfilling Prophecy

Posted on July 18, 2012June 27, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Got this from the net and it's great. I dedicate this to all the women I love. "I don't have an amazing figure or a flat stomach. I'm far from being considered a model, but I'm ME. I eat food. I have curves........click to learn what next.

T2’s Play

Posted on July 17, 2012June 27, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

When I came home one day, this was what I found. 2 designer seats in front, 3 plastic seats at the back with 3 passengers all cramped up in the middle seat. Supermarket trolley behind and bags on the floor. Quick everyone. Guess.......click to learn what next.

Time Management Plan for Busy Moms

Posted on July 16, 2012June 27, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

In the last year, I have been living this crazy mad life where I slept only 3-4 hours every day and then caught up with perhaps 7-8 hours on 1-2 nights every week. There was a domino effect from that, of course. First.......click to learn what next.

Souled Out in Ampang

Posted on July 15, 2012June 27, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Did you know there is a Souled Out in Ampang? It's been there for over a year! Souled Out in Ampang is located on the Ground Floor of a residential cum medical building called Menara HSC that is directly beside the British High.......click to learn what next.

Personalised Bags

Posted on July 14, 2012June 27, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

What do you think of personalised bags??? Do you want every Tom, Dick and Harry to know what your name is? Not me. In fact, if let's say I was a Datin (which I am not and will never be), the more I.......click to learn what next.

Working Girl

Posted on July 13, 2012June 26, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Whilst driving on Jalan Pudu one day, the route I normally take to get to Jalan Raja Chulan (city centre), in a traffic jam (when I suddenly have time on my hands!), I caught this working girl carrying a big cloud of some.......click to learn what next.

Anmum Essentials for great things to happen

Posted on July 12, 2012September 29, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Do you remember how I’ve been advocating a growing up milk with no added sugars? If you decide to feed your child a growing up milk formula, then certainly choose one without any added sugars. I have recently learnt that not only does.......click to learn what next.

Trebimbi Dining Set in KL

Posted on July 12, 2012July 12, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Do you remember the surprise that the kids got at the end of last month??? It was a Trebimbi Dining Set in KL, yes, right in KL! It has arrived! What IS a Trebimbi Dining Set? Sorry, it is actually the Trebimbi Collection. My.......click to learn what next.

The Story of the IKEA Billy Book Case

Posted on July 12, 2012June 25, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Once upon a time, when T1 was a baby and her baby books were starting to fill up our minimalist home, we bought her an IKEA Billy Book Case as it was white, cheap and did the job. We figured we wouldn't be.......click to learn what next.

Talkers, not Doers…..

Posted on July 11, 2012June 26, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Have you met those? Those people who do a lot of talking but not a lot of doing??? It's kind of like the nemesis of Nike's Just Do It, you know what I mean? But the reality of it is just that. Some.......click to learn what next.