A Mother's Monologue

Harvey River Bridge Estate Winery

Posted on June 16, 2011June 9, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Makers of the famous Sanghria..... Thought it was interesting how a winery had history built in. How people used to live in the dinosaur ages..... Koala bears having tea.... Actually, I was still in the car with T2 because she slept ALL morning,.......click to learn what next.

Holding a Pencil Correctly

Posted on June 15, 2011June 9, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

One of T1's preschool teachers once told me that it was of utmost importance for a child to learn holding a pencil correctly, simply because if she didn't, then a lifelong bad habit ensued...... If holding a pencil correctly is mastered, the child.......click to learn what next.

Harvey Orange Farm

Posted on June 14, 2011June 9, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Yeah, we visited an ORANGE farm!!! See below, an orange TOWER!!! . Your citrus host of the day...... Orange juice just doesn't get any fresher! "Errr....I'm scared going up the tower....." The view from above.....tons of orange trees. T'was a rainy morning.... Victory!.......click to learn what next.

Growing up with Dettol

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

As a child, whenever the name Dettol was heard, we could smell it. We knew it was that brown liquid that was used to sanitise. That's what hospitals smelt like and that's what toilets smelt like. Today, Dettol is very different! It still.......click to learn what next.

Drunk children

Posted on June 13, 2011June 9, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

When I was in my teens, I was a capable drinker. I must have started drinking at 16? Those were the days when I'd sneak out of the house to go clubbing at Faces, Phase 2, Scandals, Brannigans, Modestos......hands up those of you.......click to learn what next.

Born to Perform!

Posted on June 12, 2011June 9, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

In her first year at big school, T1 proved to be quite the entertainer and drama queen participating at front row of her school stage, not once but several times throughout the year. I really wouldn't be surprised if she continues this till.......click to learn what next.

Professional Collector

Posted on June 11, 2011June 9, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Do you collect anything? In my ancient past, I used to collect chocolate, stamps, lingerie, boyfriends, books...........but more recently, junk. Oh, and fat. Yes, in my belly, where else?! And from then to now, I have really resolved to DE-CLUTTER. So you can.......click to learn what next.

Pusey’s Puffs from Perth

Posted on June 10, 2011June 9, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

When we were in Perth, thanks to Colin (the Associate Woman), I got to try some GORGEOUS melt in your mouth puffs......I swear, I could just put my hand into robotic motion to pick them up and pop them into my mouth ALL.......click to learn what next.

Kota Bharu, Kelantan in June (2011)

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

As my in-laws aren't getting any younger, they have summoned us to fly back home to visit them every school holiday from here on so they can spend time with their beloved rascals. We have no choice but to oblige and besides, it.......click to learn what next.

Picking Fresh Eggs

Posted on June 8, 2011June 4, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

We have, of course, never had the chance to do this in Malaysia, but in the farm that we stayed in in Australia, T1 got to pick some fresh out of the hens' bottoms eggs last September. Ack! I was so disappointed that.......click to learn what next.

Kids Shopping from Perth

Posted on June 7, 2011June 4, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Because we were quite skint last year when we went to Perth, we hardly did any shopping. Thanks to our cousins and Nana, we still managed to come home with some shopping loot! This is what T1 got amongst many other things that.......click to learn what next.

Raju’s Banana Leaf Rice

Posted on June 6, 2011June 4, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Never fails to satisfy my tummy no matter what anyone else says, and lately, even T2 has been known to love it. My baby can eat Raju's banana leaf curry rice, yo! Even gravy with chilli padi simmered within it. We are currently.......click to learn what next.

Hello from Kelantan!

Posted on June 5, 2011June 5, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Last night, my baby T2 slept through a whole 12 hours......she's been averaging 10-12 hours straight. PINCH ME, PLEASE SOMEBODY!!!! In just these few days that I've been here in Kelantan, I feel blessed. I've done nothing but eaaaaaaaatttttttt, sleeeeeeeeeeeeeeppppp and eaaaaaaaaaaaattttttt some.......click to learn what next.

2nd generation blog friends

Posted on June 4, 2011May 29, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Ever since I started blogging, I've gotten to know some amazing people from the tough single Mom who's been through a lifetime of hardship to the royal princess who blogs, and although I have very little time to socialise, I have met face-to-face.......click to learn what next.

T1 – love of my life

Posted on June 3, 2011May 29, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

T1 - my spunky little girl will turn seven in a few months. Wow! She has grown!!! 115cm and 23kg!! My girl, she is so attached to me, her Mama, because I raised her single-handedly since birth and ever since I got pregnant.......click to learn what next.