A Mother's Monologue

The Chanel Bag story – set in Malaysia

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

In the last few months, I have been dreaming of a new Chanel bag. I know, I talk about all the frivolity of branded bag buying and you know what? I don't even go out anywhere to show off a Chanel bag.......Absolutely nowhere. Hello, I don't even go.......click to learn what next.

My family will not hesitate to sue!

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Readers of this blog will know what happened to T1 last year when she had that freak accident purely due to the negligence of THAT skating rink operator. They have been taking their own sweet time with the settlement and we have not been harsh with them either.......click to learn what next.

T1’s first Bicycle – SOLD

Posted on February 10, 2011March 24, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

My poor T1 - she's been bugging me to get her a new bicycle for almost a year now since she's fully outgrown this bicycle but I still haven't gotten down to it. I didn't realise how expensive bicycles are these days!!! Does anyone have a second hand.......click to learn what next.

The business minded stay at home Mom

Posted on February 10, 2011February 10, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

What many people fail to realise is that I am a stay-at-home-Mom without help. This means that in the course of my day, I spend about 2 hours tied down with a baby attached to my boob and to save time, I try to read my emails during.......click to learn what next.

Milking cows at Harvey

Posted on February 9, 2011February 6, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

For months, we'd anticipated going to a farmstay in Australia and finally milking cows at Harvey first hand (isn't that what farmers do?) so you can imagine our excitement when we drove out of our cottage in search of the Harvey Dairy Farm! We saw these same cows.......click to learn what next.

On hospitals and IV Access Ports

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

Last year, we were in and out of hospital quite a fair bit *knock on wood* as my girls chose to keep surprising me with accidents and illnesses *sigh* and being in hospital so often makes you naturally familiarise yourself subconsciously or consciously, with the hospital going-ons.  Did.......click to learn what next.

Mothercare Moser Basket

Posted on February 9, 2011July 4, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

Durable, heavy duty Moser basket with triple lining including a waterproof padded mat. Perfect for carrying baby all over the home and out and about. Can be used by another 5 babies.....at least.

Visiting Harvey Cheese Factory

Posted on February 9, 2011February 6, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I'm really 50-50 with cheese. Some cheeses taste so darn good (like fresh Brie and cream cheese and a few others) that I cannot get enough of them and then some just make me want to puke just by smell (like blue cheese). Maybe it's psychological...... So we.......click to learn what next.

Recommended farmstay in Perth

Posted on February 8, 2011February 6, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Continuing from our farm stories at Harvey Hills Farm Stay in Perth, here are some pics of the following day. One lesson I've learned is that when you journal your holiday 6 months later, the memory of that holiday is almost non-existent, from my perpetually frazzled brain, that.......click to learn what next.

Buying gold bullions

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

The Hubs and I are considering buying some gold to invest for the future. Recently my mother-in-law gave me a brand new gold ring for Chinese New Year that cost a thousand dollars and the Hubs was shocked that a gold ring could cost so much. Gold prices.......click to learn what next.

Sale Marathon

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

AAAHHhhhhhh........de-cluttering in progress. One percent completed. Baby steps. It feels good.

Fairy Girl Safety Helmet from ELC – SOLD

Posted on February 7, 2011February 13, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

To fit head size 50-54 cm Condition - very good Selling Price: RM30 (not inclusive of postage and delivery)

Thai Triangle Cushion Day Beds FOR SALE

Posted on February 7, 2011February 7, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I need space. Period. These are Thai triangle cushions. You can lean them against the wall and lie against them or your can open them out and sleep on them. Perfect for getting a massage in or just some leisure reading. We have 2 units in copper and.......click to learn what next.

Feeding farm animals at Harvey Hills

Posted on February 7, 2011February 5, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

A continuation from our trip to Harvey Hills Farm Stay T1 was really brave feeding the animals. I didn't dare for fear that they would accidentally chomp off my finger. Besides, I wouldn't want to risk my freshly manicured nails.......who am I kidding? I have no nails. Real.......click to learn what next.

De-cluttering the home

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Despite giving away a huge bundle of clothes, there is still soooooooooooo many bundles of clothes left to give away. But, but, but......there are some things the Hubs just refuses to let me give away and wants me to SELL. Stuff like my little red Moschino jacket. Stuff.......click to learn what next.