A Mother's Monologue

Training as a HairStylist

Posted on May 4, 2012April 19, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

One of the things T2 loves doing is playing Hairstylist. She did it first with our British Nanny and now she's doing it with our local Nanny. Bless them. I will still not be victim to THIS hairdresser. It's a good thing both Nannies have long hair! Here.......click to learn what next.

Saving MONEY

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Saving money for me is almost as hard as not putting chocolate into my mouth. *gulp* Money is made to be spent, isn't it? *bats eyelids* Well, only if you want to be in big trouble one day. We should always save money because you never know when.......click to learn what next.

Preventing Child Abduction in Malaysia

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

In light of the latest child abduction case in Malaysia and those child abduction ATTEMPT cases, also in Malaysia; actually, right here in Kuala Lumpur, I have done some research on the subject because I love my kids, ALL kids, and hope that we can protect them always........click to learn what next.

Nayati is FOUND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted on May 3, 2012September 13, 2019 by Mamapumpkin

NAYATI IS FOUND and HOME, SAFE and SOUND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I don't care how, what, when, who, but all week I have been praying that he is safe and makes it home. There IS a GOD!!! Alhamdullilah! Praise the Lord! I received the BEST news this morning when I woke.......click to learn what next.

Making and Keeping Friends

Posted on May 3, 2012April 19, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

I've always been a dreamer and an idealist when it came to friendship. I keep all the letters from my childhood and I keep in touch with as many friends as possible from my childhood. They all form a part of my life and I can't help feeling.......click to learn what next.

Customer Service in KL

Posted on May 2, 2012April 19, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Last month was my birthday month and as such, I treated myself to some toiletries. I first went into Kiehl's and spent an hour in there with T1 selecting all the shampoo and face stuff we needed, sunblock, lip balm and what have you. Our bill had approached.......click to learn what next.

Success in weight loss

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Success in weight loss first and foremost comes with the mind. If you're not ready, all the diets and exercise and worse, drugs in the world won't work. Trust me, I've tried them all. It starts with the mind. If you really want to do it, you will.......click to learn what next.

I wish I was more vain

Posted on May 1, 2012May 2, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Honestly, I wish I was more vain. I know of friends who eat very little just so they can stay in shape as it is so important to them to look good. Then there are friends who MUST put make up on whenever they leave the house. My.......click to learn what next.

Bar Code Scanners

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Don't you just hate it when you're rushing to pay at the supermarket counters and they're using an old, really outdated bar code scanner that belong to the museums? Now if they were to get the Symbol LS2208 scanner, it would be a different ballgame altogether. Sometimes, you.......click to learn what next.

Playing with Blocks

Posted on May 1, 2012April 19, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

I cannot stress how important it is for kids to play with generic toys. If it was one toy that you had to get your kid, get them a set of building blocks, or Lego. All those Barbie and Ben10 toys are rubbish and add very little value.......click to learn what next.

Yes, Your Majesty……

Posted on April 30, 2012April 19, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

It is no secret that in this household, I am the Queen. I only need to command and the deed is done. Even the Hubs knows this. The kids have a way of mocking me though. Every time I ask them for a favour, they will run off.......click to learn what next.

Quirky Kid Habits

Posted on April 29, 2012April 19, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

My T1 has the weirdest habits. She will experiment and eat the strangest food combinations and does it with such pride. For example, she eats fresh apples with peanut butter, Cookies with Marmite, Marshmallows in Soup.....I don't know, you name it, she does it. If you tell her.......click to learn what next.

T1’s Holiday Essentials

Posted on April 28, 2012April 19, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Whenever we travel, I will pack the kids clothes and then T1 will pack her own holiday essentials within her own knapsack that she has to carry herself. So if she wants to bring lots of stuff, she has to bear the weight after being warned already that.......click to learn what next.

Mont Kiara Kidnap Case

Posted on April 27, 2012May 27, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

This morning at 7.40am, this boy was kidnapped by 3 dark skinned men just outside Mont Kiara International School. Please pray for his safe delivery home to his family and that he is still in the country. Please offer your prayers to his parents. If you could help.......click to learn what next.

Child Abduction in Kuala Lumpur TODAY at Mont Kiara

Posted on April 27, 2012May 27, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

HAVE YOU SEEN THIS BOY? PLEASE START LOOKING OUT FOR THIS BOY WHEREVER YOU ARE. He was abducted this morning just outside Mont Kiara International School in Mont Kiara. Two dark skinned men snatched him into a black Proton Gen 2 with number plate WNH 1356 (the police.......click to learn what next.