A Mother's Monologue

Mommy and Baby Day

Posted on July 4, 2012June 25, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

With T1, I had LOADS of Mommy and Baby Days but with T2, hardly any. Poor T2......... Nevertheless, she is still luckier than many, many other kids so she has nothing to complain about. Last week, I brought her out to One Utama.......click to learn what next.

Chicken Chops with Lemon Drops!

Posted on July 3, 2012July 3, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

The following is T1's English writing at school - Year 3 British/International Syllabus. She has written it entirely herself. Set - Living Room Daniel: What's for dinner? Mum: Chicken Chops and Lemon Drops! Daniel: Lemon drops, what's that? Where are we going to.......click to learn what next.

Toddler Writing Alphabets

Posted on July 2, 2012June 20, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Thanks to my Nanny, T2 can now write her alphabets, not that it matters because she would have learnt it one fine day anyway. But it's still a nice thing to WOW her with as she gets ever so excited every time she.......click to learn what next.

Ferragamo at Pavilion

Posted on July 1, 2012June 20, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Do you know how when you enter some branded stores in KL and if you're not dressed to the nines with your 3 carat diamond ring on, and if the store employees don't know who you are, you might just get snubbed or.......click to learn what next.

English Standard at T1’s School

Posted on June 30, 2012June 20, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

I do think that the standard of English at T1's school is sufficient (to my standard) although I have nothing to compare with. I'm assuming they do the same stuff at the other British schools??? Anyone??? This was a piece that the kids.......click to learn what next.

Leather Dyeing Branded Bags

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

I have a few designer bags that are very functional but I no longer use them because they all don't have a closed zip and with crime these days, I no longer feel safe carrying them. I told the Hubs that I wanted.......click to learn what next.

Should I get a Driver???

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Due to the increasing crime rate in KL and shopping malls, I'm wondering if I should get a driver. However, I would only need a driver when I'm out with the kids really as when I'm alone, I'm quite S.T.R.O.N.G. (haha). OK, perhaps.......click to learn what next.

Giving great presentations

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Many years ago, I was in charge of designing presentations and then presenting them. This involved a lot of research and then designing powerpoint presentations with appropriate imagery and music and accompanying text to make an impact. One thing I learnt in giving.......click to learn what next.

Moving from the Blackberry to the iPhone

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

OMG. I don't know why I didn't do this YEARS ago!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Several years ago, I got the Blackberry because I thought it was the serious phone for work and the iPhone was the entertainment phone, and being the serious Country Director that I.......click to learn what next.

Blackberry Playbook

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

How many of you have a Blackberry Playbook? I know a few bloggers who got a free Blackberry Playbook and damn, I'm not one of them! Blek. If you do have a Blackberry Playbook, do you know of their latest blackberry playbook accessories?.......click to learn what next.

Moving at Lightning Speed

Posted on June 29, 2012June 29, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Sometimes I amaze myself. I've already mentioned how lazy I am and how I could sleep for a week any time but on the other end of the spectrum, I can also whiz around at lightning speed. This usually happens when I have.......click to learn what next.

Buying Supplements Online

Posted on June 29, 2012June 29, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

In this day and age, more and more people are resorting to online shopping so why not for their supplements as well? In America, online shopping began many years ago but here in Asia, still people are cautious but really, there are ways.......click to learn what next.

The Great Big Rush

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

I'm always rushing. ALWAYS!!! I usually plan my weeks and that is just to keep me in control and sane but I fool myself for every single day, there is something that will throw my plans out of whack. But that's OK! As.......click to learn what next.

Buying a Doof Bean Bag

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

I've promised T1 and T2 that I'd get them a Doof bean bag because they want to play in/with one and since they are bright and colourful and fun, I said OK. I'm not sure where we'd put it though for the lack.......click to learn what next.

Creating a Beautiful Pin Board

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

It has always been on my To Do List to create a beautiful pin board for myself but time has always pushed it back down the list and realistically, I thought it'd happen when I become a Grandma. Seriously, just like all the.......click to learn what next.