A Mother's Monologue

Mammograms in Malaysia

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

Mammograms in Malaysia are not something I am familiar with until today. I spent 3 hours waiting in a hospital to get a mammogram done. 4 months ago, I'd noticed a lump on my right underarm. I pressed it, pressed it harder and.......click to learn what next.

A Happy Family

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

Fashion Credits: On Daddy: Shirt - YSL, Shorts - Timberland, Sunglasses - Oakleys, Watch -Tag; On Mommy: Top - LC, Shorts - M&S, Hair Band - S&S, On T1: T-Shirt - Parkson Sale, Shorts - Jusco Sale, On T2: T-Shirt - Parkson Sale, Shorts -.......click to learn what next.

Science Experiments for Children

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

My T1 is in love with Science. How things work and development of inventions fascinate her. To this point she is torn between wanting to become a Children's Doctor and a Mad Scientist in the Crazy Laboratory of T1. I got her a.......click to learn what next.

Appreciate your Children

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

What are these two looking at? The small one's eyes can barely reach the window.....and hrmph. Look at whose slippers she's wearing??? Look at my girls - 5 years apart. It really was just yesterday that T1 was my little toddler of 2.......click to learn what next.

How to get an ATTITUDE

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

Just what exactly are you telling me about my sister, MISTER???

Delicious Home Made Burgers

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

I'm sorry if I'm arrogant but these were the absolute best burgers I'd ever tasted! Learnt from gourmet chef Godpa Soorya, the above burger is actually HALF vegetables!!! I kid you not. Choose any vegetable you want to add into your burger -.......click to learn what next.

Using TGROW in our lives

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

What the heck is TGROW??? It is a tool that life coaches use in order to assess one's status and help them move towards the right direction. Everyone wants a better life, right? Is there anything you would like to improve in your.......click to learn what next.

Science Project by T1

Posted on May 30, 2012May 30, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

As it is the school holidays, my girls are very busy driving me up the wall! However, I am having so much fun because their company is really great and they put me in stitches of hysterics every single day!!! They are psychotic.......click to learn what next.

Sedition Act in Malaysia

Posted on May 30, 2012May 30, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Today, I read that the former Menteri Besar of Perak, Datuk Seri Nizar Mohammad Jamaluddin, is being investigated for what he said about the Johor Royalty for purchasing a number plate, the number plate WWW 1 for half a million Ringgit plus minus........click to learn what next.

Eat Well Class at Fit For 2

Posted on May 30, 2012May 30, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

This year I have a mission, and that is to lose some weight. I have to lose at LEAST 5 kilos but if possible, more. However, I also realise how busy I am with work and the lack of exercise so I am.......click to learn what next.

Standard of English in Malaysia

Posted on May 30, 2012May 30, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

The standard of English in Malaysia is apalling. Some people say that T1's English is very good but I beg to differ. Yes, she speaks and writes correctly but it is the least that is expected of her because after all, we speak.......click to learn what next.

Essay standards of an almost 8 year old

Posted on May 29, 2012May 30, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Recently, T1 had her Mid Year Examination at school and her French teacher who happens to teach her English, commended her on her essay. When I'd gone to the school for report card day, the teacher was appalled that I hadn't yet read.......click to learn what next.

Inspiring your child to love the piano

Posted on May 29, 2012May 29, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

I started playing the piano when I was 6 - pretty late now if you compared it with the ages kids are now beginning their musical journeys! I hated it at 6 and by 7, I was begging my mom to stop my.......click to learn what next.

Danger at Duta Roundabout

Posted on May 29, 2012September 13, 2019 by Mamapumpkin

Hear ye! Hear ye! KL is no longer safe these days what with kidnappings and dozens of kidnap attempts, snatch thieves, car break-ins, robberies......you name it And now danger at the Duta roundabout. That's just a stones throw from where I live and.......click to learn what next.

Nestle Fat Free Yoghurt

Posted on May 29, 2012May 29, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Nestle Fat Free Yoghurt. Although I really don't agree with T2 eating Nestle Fat Free Yoghurt (because she needs all the fat she can get!), the little minx just loves it and insists on eating it every time she sets eyes on it.......click to learn what next.