A Mother's Monologue

Learning to play the drums

Posted on January 17, 2012August 29, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

It's what I've always wanted to do but it's so hard!!! I just cannot get my hands and legs coordinated!!! But if there is a will, there is a way. The girls have a mini drum set from ToysRus that they love and I've been wanting to get.......click to learn what next.

My Girl turned 7 – Oh. My. God.

Posted on January 15, 2012January 16, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Out of all my pre-written posts, I thought I'd better put this one up before T1's birthday again in September this year. Because you know, that is very possible once things get busy and crazy around here. Last year, because I'd just started working, I told T1 -.......click to learn what next.

T1’s School Assembly

Posted on January 14, 2012January 14, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

T1's school is really about good values, playing hard and working hard. Every week, they have an assembly whereby I assume some brainwashing happens. Last week, it was about this video that they played but in it's edited form since they train their students to be movie-makers too..............click to learn what next.

Merdeka-Hari Raya Updates

Posted on January 13, 2012January 10, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Hey, I'm only 4 months behind now. Not bad, OK??? So what did we get up to last year during the Hari Raya week? We had to buy shoes for Raya, of course. Actually, we don't. T2 just casually walked into this shoe shop and decided she wanted.......click to learn what next.

The Smell of Chinese New Year

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Today, I was reminded that CNY was just a blink away and I started panicking! I haven't even thought that far ahead yet we were catching a plane already next week! *hyperventilates* New clothes! Ang Pow packets! Cash to Withdraw! Packing! Shopping for in-laws! Clearing the fridge before.......click to learn what next.

Young Explorer Gym at 1 Mont Kiara Mall

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Those of you who live in Mont Kiara have probably already visited 1MK Shopping Mall and then noticed that there is a new kid gym upstairs, but if you haven't, here's another option for you to bring your kids to release ENERGY!!! The adventure gym is built from.......click to learn what next.

Entering the world of photography

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

I have always wanted to be able to have enough time to indulge in my passion for photography but alas, I not only have kids but a string of responsibilities that has disabled this right now. One day, that day will come. And I have also always wanted.......click to learn what next.

Kids with a sense of Entitlement

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

A good proportion of the kids that I see today are very lucky kids. Lucky that they have all the food that they like eating, lucky that they have a lot of toys and gadgets, lucky that they have nice clothes, lucky that they get to go to.......click to learn what next.

Fishes as Door Gifts or Party Gifts

Posted on January 6, 2012January 4, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

This must be the 3rd or 4th time that we've received real live fishes as party packs or door gifts at parties and whilst the first time was all thrills for T1, now she's beginning to discover that having a pet (or pets) is hard work. Of course,.......click to learn what next.

Entertaining Kids at eateries

Posted on January 4, 2012January 4, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

How many of you have kids who will sit still for at least 30 minutes whilst waiting for food to arrive whenever you eat out? If you do, what is your secret??!!! For us, it's either we talk to them (which we already do a whole damn lot!.......click to learn what next.

Happy New Year!

Posted on December 31, 2011September 13, 2019 by Mamapumpkin

Oh My God! It's really here - the end of the year!!! Has this been a good year? It has been a more than GREAT year. No hospital stays, yo! We did it! Next year, we strive for no Doctor's visits even. Bring out the health manual and.......click to learn what next.

Opening Christmas Presents

Posted on December 27, 2011December 26, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Well, of course they had Christmas presents..........lots of them. In fact, there were two tables with a mountain load of presents! The point is, they could have done without them just as perfectly. Yes, really. In fact, in line with Project De-Clutter, we are going to give away.......click to learn what next.

Merry Christmas!!!

Posted on December 26, 2011December 26, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Hello everybody, how was your Christmas? Our Christmas was a close family affair in a cool garden where we barbeque-ed under the stars. This year, there was no turkey for us, not even our traditional Portuguese fare but instead barbequed crabs, prawns, steak, chicken, sausages, you name it,.......click to learn what next.

Pusat Maritime Putrajaya – Maritime Centre

Posted on December 26, 2011December 26, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Did you even know such a thing existed??? We have a Maritime Centre, yo! Err.....what's that exactly? This is it! But what is this building for??? . To get a great view from a shaded area? Sorry, I know my photography skills (or rather my lousy camera) makes.......click to learn what next.

Copenhagen Delights in Malaysia!

Posted on December 26, 2011December 26, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

One weekend, T2 and I went shopping at Dish Deli where Copenhagen Delights were having a show of their fashion and we picked up more than we planned *gulp* - Everything was so nice! My little T2 strutting her own style..... .   Part of our loot......after we.......click to learn what next.