A Mother's Monologue

Helping insomniacs

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

This morning, despite a 2 hour massage over the weekend and lots of caught up sleep as well, I felt REALLY sluggish. Was it because I didn't have enough sleep? No.....Was it because I was coming down with a flu? No.....Was it because.......click to learn what next.

I’m on a Blog Marathon

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

As T2 gets older, I find that she is demanding more and more of my time. She asks me every day to read to her, to play with her, to get things for her.......and really, I owe her this time. As with T1,.......click to learn what next.

Eating too many Chinese New Year cookies

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Guilty as charged. My whole body is now a bean bag of flab. Have you ever played with those jelly like toys where you squeeze and they just flop out of your hand? Yes, I'm feeling a bit like that right now. I'm.......click to learn what next.

Making your own muesli

Posted on February 21, 2011February 21, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Last year, I spent a lot of money frequenting my favourite breakfast place because they had an awesome muesli mix that I just couldn't get enough of. You know how it is, the ones at the supermarket are just never the same no.......click to learn what next.

The best supplements for babies

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Last weekend, T2 had to see the Doctor for her routine vaccinations. The poor lass had TWO jabs one on each thigh! You'd think Doctors could be more empathetic! My heart was crushed! What more, the nurse pasted the plaster on the wrong.......click to learn what next.

Bumbo Baby Chair – SOLD

Posted on February 21, 2011September 21, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

The Bumbo Baby Chair is one of the most versatile baby products for babies once they start having some head and neck strength. It allows babies to sit when they can't yet sit on their own without being supported. There are several variations.......click to learn what next.

Loving hair salon days

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

But I don't go nearly quite as often as I deserve........

Costa Rica Vacations

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

One of my ambitions is to travel the world extensively to give my kids an amazing education. None of this local school banalities but breaking out of the comfort zone is not easy, is it? Who knows? Maybe one day..... I do know.......click to learn what next.

Baby Rapper

Posted on February 20, 2011February 19, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I'm not liking Taio Cruz, Che-Che......C'mon, it's my turn. Let's do my baby rap, Incy Wincy Spider......

Damansara Village Steamboat in Jalan Imbi

Posted on February 19, 2011February 19, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

A great place for kids because:- 1. There is LOTS of kiddy entertainment 2. The food is fresh and MSG free Need I say more? And if you want to rub shoulders with some local celebrities, you just might get lucky...... There is.......click to learn what next.

Prego’s at Westin Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Last year, we were invited by one of T1's friends to eat at Prego. We'd eaten there before several times previously but were never impressed. However, this time round, we actually thought the food was GOOD! Thus my favourite Italian restaurants in KL.......click to learn what next.

Equine horse insurance

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Well, I never! Equine horse insurance??? Yesterday, I received a random facebook message from stranger asking if I was THE *fill in name* from *fill in city*? My immediate reaction was why is a stranger emailing me and how does he know my.......click to learn what next.

Looking for talented architects and interior designers

Posted on February 17, 2011February 17, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Hello everybody!! Happy Chap Goh Meh!! Are any of you watching any lion dances today? We certainly are tonight even when T1 has to wake at 630am the next day and has to stay in school till 5pm tomorrow because she has swimming.......click to learn what next.

Working without focus

Posted on February 16, 2011February 16, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

The Hubs has long complained since the day he met me that I couldn't focus. At work, I'd have several windows on my PC open and I'd flit from window to window. When I read, I read all 5 books at once and.......click to learn what next.

Renewing passport in Malaysia

Posted on February 16, 2011February 16, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

The Hubs suddenly highlighted to me last night that my Malaysian passport expires in July 2011. As far as we know, one cannot travel 6 months towards the passport expiry date. Why this is so, I am not sure. Shouldn't you be able.......click to learn what next.