A Mother's Monologue

Sultan Lounge at Mandarin Oriental

Posted on February 28, 2012February 14, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

One fine evening, after work some girlfriends of mine dragged me out on a night around town. I'd just finished a meeting with my Boss at 9pm and had been in the same clothes all day yet they wanted me out with them........click to learn what next.

Dettol No Touch Hand Wash System

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

Look guys! Our new bathroom toy!!! You know how anal we are at home about washing hands so regular spot checks on how T1 and T2 wash their hands are mandatory. Usually, we use the pumping soap bottle but recently, Dettol has come.......click to learn what next.

After School Play

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

I'm always feeling guilty that my kids don't get enough outdoor time. They don't even get enough time out of the house! I'm not sure if that's a good thing or not but last year, I told myself that I was going to.......click to learn what next.

The Queen of our Home

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

Who might that be then??? My smart alec daughter, T1, is a smart alec. If she had been raised in my time, she would have just gotten a big slap across her face for every single retort she makes and believe me, sometimes,.......click to learn what next.

Making KIDS Work

Posted on February 24, 2012February 23, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

What is life like when you have people doing things for you all the time? From the moment you are born, you are changed, bathed, creamed. Later, you get dressed, carried and pushed. For some, having others do work for them becomes a.......click to learn what next.

The Baby who Never Sleeps – Again!

Posted on February 24, 2012February 23, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

T2 has dropped ALL her naps. At 2.5 years old, she has stopped napping. Zilch. Nada. Zero. Not an hour of nap. Not an hour of peace. There goes my life............. The above must've been her last nap, taken last year.  

My Girls in Dresses – A Rarity!

Posted on February 24, 2012February 23, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Can you believe it? Once or twice a year, I get to see BOTH my girls in dresses. They look so pretty!!! If only they'd wear dresses more!!! *big sigh* It's like going to Church....... But then see what happens next when they.......click to learn what next.

The Baby who Never Sleeps

Posted on February 24, 2012February 23, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Before T2 dropped her naps very recently, like this week!, she used to fall asleep anywhere and everywhere but only for a short time before she'd be woken up again bouncing around full of beans. My kids, they drain so much energy out.......click to learn what next.

Restless for a Holiday

Posted on February 24, 2012October 5, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

I know I'm going for a holiday next month but I've still been very restless, especially after Japan was cancelled. Unfortunately, this is a busy year so holiday scheduling will be tough. Oh, how I wish I could just find some disney packages.......click to learn what next.

Back into my dark cave………….

Posted on February 24, 2012February 23, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

So I'm stuck here alone without any help again. Having a full time business to run, a side business and juggling kids activities, school and their persistent and 'unplanned' demands IS. NOT. EASY. I don't know why the hell I do it but.......click to learn what next.

The Gingerbread House Tradition

Posted on February 24, 2012February 23, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

One of our Christmas Traditions is to make either gingerbread cookies or to make a gingerbread house. I've not blogged about our first Gingerbread House experience but it was most memorable and now, I don't know where the photos are! Somewhere in there.......click to learn what next.

A Platform for Progressive Moms

Posted on February 21, 2012February 22, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

How often do you meet like-minded Moms who want to be a strong part of their children’s growing up years? In the past, when I was a full time Stay at Home Mom, searching for things to do with kids and other Moms.......click to learn what next.

ChiangMai Airport

Posted on February 20, 2012February 14, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

There is nothing more bitter sweet about the impending finale to a great holiday - happy to finally get to sleep on your own bed and back to normalcy yet the pain of having to go back to work and deal with that normalcy again........click to learn what next.

Publika with Kids

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

Thanks to Godpa Soorya, we were informed of this initiative by Publika every Sunday morning. Publika at Solaris Dutamas closes off their internal roads to vehicles so that families can cycle, run, scoot, roller-blade etc on safe roads from 7-10am. How awesome is.......click to learn what next.

Buying a New Bicycle

Posted on February 19, 2012April 19, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

T1 finally got her new bicycle this morning, thanks to Godpa Soorya! We went into the bicycle shop and tried on the 20 inchers but they were way too big for her even though she could reach the ground on tippy toe, she.......click to learn what next.