A Mother's Monologue

Things To Do in Fremantle, Perth

Posted on April 23, 2011April 19, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

The day we visited Fremantle was Father's Day in Perth so with Nana's help, T1 got her Daddy a cheesy plaque *cheesy grin*. There are many things to do in Fremantle but really, all you need to do is just be there and.......click to learn what next.

Chanel Boutique in Bangkok Airport

Posted on April 22, 2011April 22, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I have readers reminding me that I haven't yet completed my 12 point post on my Bangkok trip, in particular one who wanted to hear about the Chanel post. Oops! Here you go then.... Don't expect lots of photos of beautiful Chanel bags.......click to learn what next.

Selling the car

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

The Hubs wants to buy a truck. If you have been a loyal reader following this blog for years, you will know what a truck fanatic he is. No fast cars for him. He isn't the least bit interested. You certainly have a.......click to learn what next.

Feeding a Toddler

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I must admit that I am Malaysia's Number One LAZY MOM. Lately, I have been so busy that my baby doesn't get to eat proper meals every day. Well, part of it is her fault because she is so darn fussy that gone.......click to learn what next.

Bathroom furniture

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

In our quest to reorganize the home, I have been looking at bathroom etageres, in particular one etagere that is made of cast iron supports and porcelain shelves. I'm just a sucker for beautiful things, what can I say? Bathroom etageres are great.......click to learn what next.

Visiting Ama in hospital

Posted on April 22, 2011April 22, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

It is hard to believe that within barely a year of celebrating Ama's 95th birthday, she is now unable to walk. At all. Her legs and hands keep bloating up due to water retention because her kidneys have failed. Her bladder and bowels.......click to learn what next.

Buying new curtains

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

If I had been any smarter, I would have just done away with curtains. Anything fabric for me is just sinus no-no. But too late now. I have curtains. And I hate washing them and having to care for them. Can't I just.......click to learn what next.

The biggest challenge of a woman

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I think I am about to face it. Working successfully (until I get equity) and having kids (making sure they end up as quality kids - what is that? I'll define that another day), running some online portals (of which I have a.......click to learn what next.

Coin Collection

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

T1 used to have a coin collection that she was very excited about but she seems to have forgotten about it now. School has been keeping her very busy on top of her various extra-curriculur activities. I should remind her about it actually,.......click to learn what next.

Nanny options in Kuala Lumpur

Posted on April 22, 2011April 22, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Recently, I have been looking at Nanny options in Kuala Lumpur because I might possibly go back to employment. DREAM!!!! I know we have sworn never to have another helper in this house after our bad experience with maids in the past, but.......click to learn what next.

Gifts for Mother’s Day

Posted on April 22, 2011June 7, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

Yo! Mother's Day is coming, yo! What are you all doing for Mother's Day??? Hey, I'm a Mother too! I think I need to make a wish list after this for my kids (to subtly inform the Hubs) what I would like to.......click to learn what next.

Choosing who to invite for a kid’s party

Posted on April 22, 2011April 18, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

T1 is a popular girl. More often than not, she gets invited to many parties. However, I've noted more than once that not everyone else is. In fact, one student hardly ever gets invited to any parties! Which brings me to this -.......click to learn what next.

Justin Bieber in Malaysia

Posted on April 21, 2011September 13, 2019 by Mamapumpkin

Follow my tweets right now on live updates of the AMAZING concert!!

The best Illy Coffee in KL

Posted on April 21, 2011April 11, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Has got to be at Fukuhara, Ampang. Justin, the owner, was from New York and understands first class service and quality coffee. He gave us Papa Illy, Mama Illy and Baby Illy (which was actually a Babycino that T1 loved). T2? She shared.......click to learn what next.

Best Friends Forever

Posted on April 20, 2011April 11, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Let's hope! I really don't believe in the concept of best friends although in the past, when I was growing up, I had a best friend. Or several best friends. But as a kid, what do you know? People grow at different rates,.......click to learn what next.