A Mother's Monologue

Training Kids Good Habits

Posted on March 25, 2012March 25, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

One of the jobs of a parent is to teach their kid(s) from complete dependence towards complete independence, and the earlier it is done the better. This does not mean that kids who are independent will no longer need nor want you as.......click to learn what next.

Parking in KL

Posted on March 24, 2012February 29, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

I hate driving in KL and I hate parking even more but when I had to park at THIS parking lot, man, I was sweating. Firstly, the cars go up and down on that metal holey elevator thingy. Secondly, the space width is.......click to learn what next.

Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma

Posted on March 23, 2012March 17, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

This is a picture of my Mother's tongue taken more than a year ago. If you looked into her tongue today, you would see that half her teeth are black, a third of them have fallen off and 1-2 have dropped off and.......click to learn what next.

The Danna at Langkawi

Posted on March 23, 2012March 22, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

LOTS of photos and this is only Part 1 - HuHu. The first misconception of The Danna is that the resort does not have a beach because their poor website that really doesn't do the resort any justice gives this impression! So allow.......click to learn what next.

Fighting for Kisses

Posted on March 22, 2012February 29, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Don't you think it quite ridiculous that a Mother has to fight for kisses from her own making? At the rate T2 shares her kisses, you'd think she was tortured mid way to Auschwitz. "T2, can I have a kiss, please? "  "No.".......click to learn what next.

Tips for Working at Home

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Working from home can give you a lot of freedom. If you're thinking you might want to take some online courses, staying at home and working can give you the flexibility to do it. Don't make the mistake of thinking working from your.......click to learn what next.

Girlie Weekend

Posted on March 20, 2012February 29, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Sometimes, a girl just has to break out of her comfort zone (or hell) and grab two great girlies to spend a crazy girlie weekend with. Oh, yes! I'll be doing lots more of this from here on...... I shall let the pics.......click to learn what next.

The Final Days of Chalet…..

Posted on March 19, 2012March 17, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Some people hate Chalet. Some people love Chalet. Some people, like me, just feel nostalgic about Chalet. Why? Because I've been going there since I was a kid. Because I love cheese fondue and there are not many places to get it in.......click to learn what next.

Buying a new truck

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

The Hubs has been hinting big time about buying a new truck ever since he blames me for giving up his own truck previously. I keep saying, if he wanted one so badly to just go get it!!! But he is a sensible.......click to learn what next.

Being Muslim

Posted on March 19, 2012March 19, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

People are always shocked when they learn that my parents are Muslim. Then when they find out that my Mother is married to a Malay, they go, "ohhhh......no wonder!" But in actual fact, my Mom became a Muslim way before she married Tok-Tok.......click to learn what next.

Friso GUT Days

Posted on March 16, 2012March 17, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

That’s Friso Growing up Together (GUT), people! It’s nice when companies take an active role in giving back. Friso organises GUT Days and I normally don’t have time for any events out of our already very busy schedule, but this one time, we.......click to learn what next.

Logos Hope Floating Library

Posted on March 16, 2012February 27, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Did any of you visit the Logos Hope Floating Library??? We went for the thrill of it really......I've been on cruises before so no big deal for me but the kids have never been up close to a big ship before so when.......click to learn what next.

The Secret Life of Nora

Posted on March 14, 2012February 26, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Last year, I brought T1 and my Mom to watch The Secret Life of Nora. It was expensive!!! Only because we went late and booked late so only the expensive tickets were left - BAH. Although T1 really enjoyed it, I thought it.......click to learn what next.

PODS Backpackers in Brickfields

Posted on March 12, 2012February 26, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

I was so privileged to be let in on a little secret that hid in Brickfields - a clean, modern backpacker's outfit that housed a bevy of foreign nationalities who travelled the world in search of whatever they might find, they are the.......click to learn what next.

Indoor fun for kids

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

A new discussion has begun on facebook - Indoor Fun and Rainy Days Living in an apartment has its disadvantages – we don’t have our own garden. Thus any outdoor activity must happen at the park or takes more effort than usual. Being.......click to learn what next.