A Mother's Monologue

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.

Comfortable Bicycle Seats

Posted on June 29, 2012October 8, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Have you ever sat on a bike and then not walk for days because your groin and butt was just too sore? I have and it isn't a pleasant experience because if you were out in public, people would automatically assume that you've.......click to learn what next.

Fearless Kids

Posted on June 28, 2012June 29, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Fearless kids are kids with guts and balls of steel. I have a fearless kid. Her name is T2. She jumps from heights that she isn't supposed to. She walks on bars that are high and she does foolish stunts that she isn't.......click to learn what next.

Science Experiments for Kids

Posted on June 28, 2012June 20, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

My T1 is crazy about science experiments. She has a whole book about them - Science Experiments for Kids. She always says that her 3 favourite things apart from family all start with S - Swimming, Science and School. Phew. Thank goodness, it.......click to learn what next.

Opening a Surprise!!!

Posted on June 28, 2012June 26, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

One day, I returned home with a big surprise for the kids. It got them so excited that they wanted to eat immediately although it wasn't yet meal time. Clock back to find out what the big surprise was???!!!

Banana Fritters at the Istana Hotel

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

Despite it not being a very good choice of food, sometimes we have to live a little. I am a big fan of banana fritters and the one I usually eat is from the Club (although there must be better places to eat.......click to learn what next.

Vegetable Pasta for Kids

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

In the past, I have always cooked pasta with either fish, chicken, meat or anchovies. Most of the people I know stick to the pasta basics such as bolognese and carbonara and perhaps one or two other staples such as chicken mushroom, lasagna.......click to learn what next.

A Daily Dose of Vegetables

Posted on June 26, 2012June 20, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Many Malaysians do not get their five a day and certainly do not eat near enough fruit and vegetables daily. I was one such person but you would be amazed how good you will feel if you did indeed add the required minimum.......click to learn what next.

Sisters, Sister and Sisters………..

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

Last night at the dinner table, the three of us (T1, T2 and me; the Hubs never gets home early enough to have dinner with us!), had our usual dinner and I was ever so pleased that T2 was eating her vegetables. If.......click to learn what next.

Swimming at School

Posted on June 25, 2012June 20, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

My little fish, T1, swims at school 3 times per week out of choice. She has one compulsory lesson of swimming during school hours because swimming is an essential skill the school feels every child must have. But T1 loves swimming so much.......click to learn what next.

Year 3 International School Essay

Posted on June 24, 2012June 20, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

What is the standard of a Year 3 International School essay of an almost 8 year old? I have no idea. But this is what T1 was producing at the start of the year this year. Her writing is atrocious and her work.......click to learn what next.

Sashimi for Babies

Posted on June 23, 2012June 20, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

How many of you have babies who love sashimi? Sashimi for babies 101 coming up. If you do not want to spend oodles of money investing in top grade sashimi (several portions at that per time because my baby loves sashimi so much.......click to learn what next.

Small business liability insurance

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

If you had a small business, would you invest in a small business liability insurance? I certainly would. You never know when you will need it! Small businesses tend to suffer the fate of poor cash flow and get bullied by the big.......click to learn what next.

How to Make Me Angry

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

Yesterday, I called Pantai Hospital to speak to a radiologist. I couldn't get a radiologist onto the phone. I tried getting another radiologist at the same hospital but couldn't get through the gate keepers. So I asked if I could make an appointment.......click to learn what next.

Doing Background Checks