A Mother's Monologue

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.......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.......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.......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.......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).......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.......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.......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.......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,.......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.......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..... .  .......click to learn what next.

Single and Eligible Boys

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I don't say men because let's face it, men will always be boys as far as I'm concerned.......but where do you find single and eligible boys these days? All the good ones are taken and the balance of the good ones are all.......click to learn what next.

Pullman Hotel at Putrajaya – Cuti-Cuti Malaysia

Posted on December 26, 2011December 22, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

As you may already know, I spend a lot of time in Putrajaya. One fine day, whilst running another errand over the weekend, the Hubs and I decided to check out The Pullman, supposedly a 7 star hotel that chased all other ranks.......click to learn what next.

Riding the Carousel at Pavilion Mall

Posted on December 25, 2011December 22, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

A couple of weeks ago, we had our first Carousel ride at The Pavilion. And ever since then, we have been avoiding the Pavilion because the kids loved the ride so much that they want to go again and again. I keep reminding.......click to learn what next.

Lim Tayar in Taman Tun DR Ismail

Posted on December 24, 2011December 22, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Our regular tyre shop happens to be Lim Tayar in Taman Tun. We like it because it is clean with a comfortable area for waiting, equipped with reading material and coffee. With people like us without maids, we practically need to lug our.......click to learn what next.