A Mother's Monologue

The Biting Baby

Posted on October 1, 2011September 28, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

When I was a kid, I used to bite my brother. I used to follow him around whenever my parents weren't looking and attacked in a flash. Needless to say, my brother is terrorised for life. I guess it's genetic because T2 has.......click to learn what next.

Losing Your Data on the Hard Drive

Posted on September 30, 2011September 28, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

This is a true story. All my life, I've never done backups. I've never needed to. Whenever I worked for an office, the office had an IT person who was in charge of that. On the home front, the Hubs is in charge.......click to learn what next.

The lucrative beauty industry

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

At T1's school, secondary students were given an exercise to interview their Moms about what beauty products they used. For girls, this would come naturally but for the boys, they really couldn't care less nor would they ever pay attention to beauty products.......click to learn what next.

Dangerous Drugs

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

A few years ago, I was prescribed some drugs by a Doctor but after taking them for a few days, I couldn't sleep and my metabolic rate had gone into overdrive. Thus I stopped at my own gut instinct. A few years later,.......click to learn what next.

The rearing of technology kids

Posted on September 28, 2011September 26, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Our world has changed. Oh, how our world has changed. Kids are smarter, brighter and a heck of a lot more advanced than we ever were. And how we miss those good old days! But changing with the times ain't a bad thing........click to learn what next.

Government Service in Singapore

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

Today, after not stepping onto my birth soil for more than 10 years, I made a phone call to the Singapore Government. The ICA to be exact. That is the Singaporean Immigration and Checkpoint Authority, an all in one organisation so to speak.......click to learn what next.

A visit to Zoo Negara

Posted on September 26, 2011September 26, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

We were graciously invited to go to the zoo last November and although I am no big fan of zoos, T1 really wanted to go see some animals and play with her friends. The sacrifices we make for our kids, geez! Here are.......click to learn what next.

Dyson Hand Dryers

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Have you tried one of these? They are awesome!!! They now have these at the Bangsar Village washrooms. The first time I ever tried one of these was in Disneyland in Florida and it completely freaked T1 and me out. That was a.......click to learn what next.

It’s September Already???

Posted on September 24, 2011September 24, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

WOW!!! So much has happened. So much more to happen. So much happening!!! I'm running all the time and I hardly sleep but now, that I've been given a wake up call, I'm forcing myself to get at least 6 hours sleep at.......click to learn what next.

What parent are you?

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

OK, filler post time. Can't remember who I stole this from but it was silly fun! Describe your parenting style in one word: My own Style. Favourite TV family of all time (real or fictional)? The Cosby Show What's always in your refrigerator?.......click to learn what next.

LCD Screens

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

After having our large LCD screen sitting inside its box for the last 8 months, the Hubs finally unpacked it one fine day and installed it against our living room wall. That's just insane. Can you imagine buying yourself a gorgeous pair of.......click to learn what next.

Ideas For Play – the restaurant owner

Posted on September 13, 2011September 13, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

More often than not, my kids are pretty independent. Not more than 5 times in my entire life have I heard T1 say she was bored, and when she did, I told her that only boring people get bored. If she had the.......click to learn what next.

New brand of children’s clothes in KL!

Posted on September 9, 2011September 9, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Hear ye! Hear ye! If you're a manic shopper like myself and just love fashion, even for kids, then make a date for the launch of a new brand of kiddy garb in KL. Just remember, always better to have a few quality.......click to learn what next.

White Porridge in KL

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

For as long as I can remember, our family (Muslim parents included) have been frequenting this coffee shop restaurant in Imbi called OK Restaurant. It is directly opposite Imbi Palace. We were such regulars and they knew us well. After all, Tok-Tok is.......click to learn what next.

Malaysian Landmarks

Posted on September 8, 2011September 8, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Have you guys seen this??? It's a GIANT tap......very amusing. Malaysia Boleh!