A Mother's Monologue

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!.......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,.......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)........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.......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.......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.......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?.......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.......click to learn what next.

When you’re really in trouble, who do you call?

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

Today during breakfast, baby T2 and I watched a movie together. It was about a single mom with a young daughter struggling to make ends meet when suddenly, she is kidnapped and forced to rob a bank with her daughter as hostage. After.......click to learn what next.

Quality time with your children

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

How often do you spend quality time with your children? For me, not nearly as often enough but today, was one such day when I spent 7 whole hours with T1 at the Curve. Just the two of us. It was awesome! We.......click to learn what next.

Harvey Hills Farm Stay

Posted on February 6, 2011February 5, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

For the benefit of those of you who are interested in having the experience of staying at a farm in Western Australia, here's one we recommend. We survived 2 whole nights!!! We arrived in the late evening as we left Perth late, with.......click to learn what next.

San Churro in Perth

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

My cousins knowing what die hard chocolate fans we were, brought us to the chocolate Heaven of Perth (according to them). . I suppose you could forget human love and start loving chocolate.....for awhile . Forget love, I'd rather fall in chocolate -.......click to learn what next.