A Mother's Monologue

Visiting Vegas

Posted on November 8, 2011November 8, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

The Hubs has a sister in Arizona and he was saying recently that he'd like to take the girls there to stay with their Aunt for a bit. The woman has 2 properties going on 3 with gardens and a dog or two........click to learn what next.

Treasured Moments

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

My mother is a terminal cancer patient. 5 years ago, I posted about how we treasure our time with her and 5 years on, I'm doing it again. Let's hope I can do this same post in another 5 years. Without a T3,.......click to learn what next.

New Kicks from Nike

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Although I'm nowhere close to calling myself a runner, I've actually learnt a lot about running and shoes this year, thanks to Godpa Soorya. The first thing I learnt was that my Mizunos were too tight for running! They certainly don't tell you.......click to learn what next.

Sunday Simples

Posted on November 2, 2011October 31, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I reiterate......who needs to buy toys? T2 found an old McDonald's toy from under the dresser and spent a whole 20 minutes playing with it. We observed admiringly. It was a Doraemon trapped on a whale gadget which moved if you twisted it.......click to learn what next.

DVD Duplications

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Do you know that all my life, I have never, ever duplicated a CD? Nor a DVD? Seriously, I'm that dumb. I haven't a clue how to do it and if anything needs duplicating, I will holler for help. However, for my big.......click to learn what next.

Malaysian Police Stations

Posted on October 31, 2011October 31, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

When my kids get out of hand, as they sometimes do, I threaten them that I will send them to the Police Station. We've been having this threat ever since T1 was 3 years old and yes, we have actually brought her there.......click to learn what next.

Food Server Jobs

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

My baby brother who has been back for 3 months now still has not found a job. Anybody who cannot find a job in this market is just plain lazy! That's coming from my accountant. It's not that he cannot find a job........click to learn what next.

Halloween in Kuala Lumpur

Posted on October 31, 2011October 31, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Happy Halloween!!! (whether you're into it or not!) Halloween for us is just a kid's excuse to have fun. Nothing more, nothing less. I know of someone who gets really upset with Halloween because of it's perceived negative connotations and then some who.......click to learn what next.

Paying income tax at LHDN

Posted on October 28, 2011October 28, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

One fine day when I was maid-less, I lugged my two monkeys to the income tax department at Jalan Duta to pay my company's taxes. Why didn't I just get someone to get it paid for me? Because I like to get my.......click to learn what next.

Toddler Sleep Allergies

Posted on October 25, 2011October 25, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

My baby T2 is allergic to sleep. Have you ever heard of toddler sleep allergies? Well, darling T2, she is allergic to sleep. It is a rare condition and unfortunately, we happen to be one allergic family. When you try putting her to.......click to learn what next.

Children are a reflection of their Parents

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Don't you think so? More often than not anyway. After all, who is it that the child spends the most time with? Who do they emulate, imitate and follow? Who do they learn from? When a child is born, he is born pure,.......click to learn what next.

Orchids – the longest lasting flowers

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Did you know that? If you wanted to give someone a bouquet of flowers and wanted it to last for as long as possible, then orchids, especially orchid plants at ProPlants would be it? If you gave someone roses, it would wilt within.......click to learn what next.

Adventures of a Work from Home Mom

Posted on October 20, 2011October 20, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I know you won't believe me when I say I'm busy. But truly I am. My to do list never ends and my life is a constant catch up of balancing my to do list, ensuring that the list gets shorter as more.......click to learn what next.

Brain Games for Children

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

As a child, I loved brain games but those days, they didn't have what you see below. I remember doing a lot of those word puzzles where you had to read the situations, and then eliminate through logic and facts given in order.......click to learn what next.

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