A Mother's Monologue

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.

The Power of Interactive Play Workshop by Fisher-Price

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Hello Peeps! If you haven't yet made plans for this Saturday, 16th June 2012, I highly recommend this PLAY workshop organised by Fisher-Price if you are a new mother, are pregnant or have children up to the age of 8 (and I say.......click to learn what next.

Their First Church Wedding

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

This morning, we had a family Church wedding at SFX on Jalan Gasing and initially, the plan was for me to attend it with T1 and the Hubs would stay home with T2. Reason being, he arrived home after midnight from a delayed.......click to learn what next.

Wedding Fever

Posted on June 8, 2012June 7, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

This week will be busy as we have a family wedding! Relatives from far have arrived and we are having a ball. We get to dress up several times over and pig out for the next 2 weeks. I have a few articles.......click to learn what next.

Canon PowerShot SX260HS

Posted on June 7, 2012June 7, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

I've been meaning to get a new point and shoot for the longest time and finally after a year, I've pulled my ass into a camera shop to test drive a few cameras. Yup, literally sat on all of them and went Vroom-Vroom!!!.......click to learn what next.

Best Kick Ass Burger for Kids

Posted on June 7, 2012June 7, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

My entire family concurred that these were the best kick ass burger for kids although the Hubs said that if they weren't so small, they'd be the best kick ass burger for adults too! *SCORE!!!* I'm showing you the picture below because I.......click to learn what next.

Leading by Example

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

I always believe in leading by example. If you shout, your child will shout. If you are weak, your child will be weak. If you say fuck, your child will say fuck. If you love vegetables, your child will love vegetables. And so.......click to learn what next.

Mamapumpkin and Google Translate

Posted on June 6, 2012September 13, 2019 by Mamapumpkin

After having consulted with some blog professionals, I was advised to have an option of translation to Malay and Chinese to reach out to my Malay and Chinese readers. Google translate isn't the most reliable translator but having Mamapumpkin and google translate work.......click to learn what next.

Death Coverage by CIMB Aviva

Posted on June 6, 2012September 13, 2019 by Mamapumpkin

The Government of Malaysia has recently launched a new bancassurance product called Bijak Malaysia to all banks that covers death and permanent disability. It is a non-par insurance plan that means that they do not take your money to invest but more so,.......click to learn what next.

Outdoor Gazebo Fan

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

How I wish my Mom had an outdoor gazebo fan because it is so hot in Malaysia that it is just not worth being there at all. Can you imagine, without an outdoor gazebo fan, I could be naked and still sweat like there's.......click to learn what next.

Leaving a Helper at Home All Day

Posted on June 5, 2012June 5, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

I am such a lenient employer that I sometimes give my helper a choice to either follow me out or stay home. She always, ALWAYS chooses to stay home when given that choice (which is almost all the time unless I feel I.......click to learn what next.