A Mother's Monologue

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.

Thinking of Friends

Posted on March 11, 2012March 11, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Today, whilst I brought T2 to the hospital (because the sick child has not eaten more than 3 teaspoons of porridge and 3 teaspoons of pasta in all of 5 days nor drank very much at all AND she still is running a.......click to learn what next.

After School Walk

Posted on March 11, 2012February 19, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Last year, I used to park the car quite a distance away from T1's school to pick her up after school and we'd have this mostly hot but eventful and enjoyable walk to the car. This year, I swing by the front to.......click to learn what next.

Taking off your shoes where it matters

Posted on March 11, 2012September 13, 2019 by Mamapumpkin

Another active discussion happening on Facebook: Have you ever been to play areas where shoes are to be removed from your baby or toddler but then you see that THAT other kid does not have his shoes removed? Once his dirty shoes have.......click to learn what next.

Child Labour in KL

Posted on March 9, 2012February 19, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

I am just so destined not to have a maid. Ever since I started work, I have had a turnover of so many maids and lost money that I've lost counting. But the truth is, every time a maid leaves, we are all.......click to learn what next.

Pre-holiday sickness……

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

As always, we are all sick again before the holidays. It is always me and the girls. Remember Christmas in Chiangmai? For an entire week, the girls and I were so sick that we didn't even bat an eyelash for chocolate, didn't jump.......click to learn what next.

Hola! Mexico is Calling!

Posted on March 7, 2012March 7, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Strangely, Mexico has been coming up in my life a lot lately. I know how much i love Mexican food due to it's spicyness but T1 was recently on stage to receive her Mexican Art Competition certificate, then just last week, she submitted.......click to learn what next.

Superheroes Save the Day!

Posted on March 7, 2012February 19, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

T1 and T2 play together FABULOUSLY. Yes, of course they fight. But they also get along really, really well despite the big age gap. I think it's T1's incredible love for her sister and her natural love for younger children and empathy for.......click to learn what next.