A Mother's Monologue

Holidays at home in Kuala Lumpur

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

This last school holiday saw us staying at home and chilling out. We had no plans to go away on any holidays as the Hubs was just too busy at work. Guess who got to have the kids 24/7 at home for 2.......click to learn what next.

Family Wedding

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

I love weddings. Have I told you how much I love weddings? Some weddings are boring (when you know nobody and nobody makes any effort to talk to you) but most weddings are an opportunity to catch up with relatives and old friends.......click to learn what next.

Happy Father’s Day to ALL Dads out there!

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Every single day, the girls and I, we give thanks to the Hubs as we know we have a Daddy and a Hubby of one in ten thousand million (that is 10 billion, by the way). Really! But today, we want to acknowledge.......click to learn what next.

Buying Baby Shower Gifts

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Last month, I contemplated organising a baby shower for a friend who so deserved a grand baby shower but due to my own crazy schedule, I had to grit my teeth and gave it a miss. I consoled myself by saying I will.......click to learn what next.

Eating BAD food

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

We are working towards a healthier lifestyle because health to us is everything as without health, what is the point of life and money? Agree? However, majority of Malaysians are uneducated when it comes to eating healthy!!! I have really taken a serious.......click to learn what next.

Home brewing kit

Posted on June 15, 2012June 10, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Coffee is a big part of our lives and although we are on this towards a healthier lifestyle journey, I do wonder if the Hubs and I would ever kick the coffee. Heck, the both of us have been dreaming of owning our.......click to learn what next.

Dancing Kids

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

One of T2's favourite pastimes is to dance. She's got good rhythm and can even sing in tune. Apart from playing with her toys, reading her books, watching Harry Potter and playing with her sister, she also makes requests to blast the music.......click to learn what next.

New Dining Table

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

We need a new dining table because the one we currently have isn't even ours! My goodness, it was given to me by my ex-boss! Bless him. I've been thinking, should I get a modern contemporary dining table or one of those rustic.......click to learn what next.

Teaching children simple manners

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Teaching children simple manners is a neverending job. They forget and you remind and seriously, you just keep reminding. But there is light at the end of the tunnel because at some point, they WILL get it. Thus all efforts are worth it........click to learn what next.

Plasma TV Stand

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

We've been contemplating a new iMac for T1 of late but we just don't have the space for it yet. The Hubs said that if we can sell our current HP desktop, then we'd be able to get the iMac. Anyone interested in.......click to learn what next.

The Hidden Facades between people

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

Over the last 2 weeks, I've had a full on time entertaining guests from Australia and having a family wedding (what more the super HUGE family that I have) meant being with many people A LOT. This should generally spell celebration with a.......click to learn what next.

Interests of a 21 year old

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

So pray tell, does anyone know what the interests of a 21 year old University student are??? I ask because I have a nephew from Australia coming to stay with us in 10 days for a week and although we welcome him wholeheartedly,.......click to learn what next.

Constipated Toddler – what to do?

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

This is T2's poo pattern. She will suffer one whole day trying to keep her poo in because she's had several bad experiences with poo (she suffers from piles and her bum insides actually fall out when she poos!) and during that day,.......click to learn what next.

Poo in Poetry

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

I'm not sure if my girl is just full of shit or if she was constipated at school when she wrote some poetry for her English Grammar but whilst going through her books one day by the pool (as she wanted me to.......click to learn what next.

New foam pad for couch

Posted on June 15, 2012November 28, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Our living room couch is 10 years old. OLD!!! It's still in very good condition because of the amazing non-spill waterproof fabric (thanks, Aunnie Teh) but I've been thinking if I should replace the foam pad or buy a new couch altogether. A.......click to learn what next.