Monthly Archives: September 2012

Can We Ever Replace Paper and Pen?????

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Dubai Mum

My answer? NO…..I have a BlackBerry phone, and I sometimes carry iPads in my bag (but that’s just if I am going somewhere with the kids and I feel they might need the distraction).  Often I have a pen in … Continue reading →

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School Rules

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Dubai Mum

Going back to school is always a big adjustment after the summer holidays.  Getting the kids up, dressed, fed, watered, teeth brushed, and into the car for their school run is hard enough…..and even moreso when the temperatures are still … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday DS1 and DD

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Dubai Mum

WOW…. my first borns….(is that how one describes twins????) turned 7 today…..I am just full of  ‘WOWs’ about this.  I can’t quite believe it.  7 years they have been on this earth, 7 years DH and I have been practising … Continue reading →

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21st Century Kids

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Dubai Mum

It’s funny how you feel your children make you feel like you are morphing into your parents.  Back in the day, and I am talking about the ‘Walkman’ day……my parents were dazzled by new fangled gadgets.  Listening to Michael Jackson’s … Continue reading →

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Back to School – Week 3

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Dubai Mum

DH and I are still in a state of shock!  DS2 has settled into school so well….so much better than we anticipated and we are so happy!  DH is still on school drop off duties.  DD and DS1 dump their … Continue reading →

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Back to Soni

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Dubai Mum

the terrapin…..well….after, what felt like a long and tortuous road/current to death, and having lost, I can’t quite remember how many at this stage…let’s just say it was a lot (!) of terrapins, we assumed Soni was well on his … Continue reading →

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Just Call Me……

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Dubai Mum

‘Mummy Nag’, ‘Wife Nag’, amd/or ‘Co-worker Nag’….choose one….any which one you like and/or suits the moment. Speaking to a co-worker today he asked me ‘Why do you have make my life so difficult?’  He said it with a smile on … Continue reading →

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Battle of the Sexes

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Dubai Mum

So, DD went to her first pyjama party (thankfully not involving a sleepover!) yesterday.  Opting for a nightie and bringing along one of her favourite soft toy, she had a blast.  They played games, ate cake and had their nails … Continue reading →

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Who needs Google?

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Dubai Mum

Not us here in the Middle East: we have Expatwoman! Expatwoman is the first stop (and a one stop shop, at that) for anyone thinking of relocating to the Middle East, especially, Dubai. I had not yet moved to Dubai … Continue reading →

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Seriously????

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Dubai Mum

Since the kids have learned my and DH’s mobile numbers, the summer has been filled with regular calls from ‘Home’…..The first time I received a call from ‘Home’, I was at work.   My kids were at home with our helper.  … Continue reading →

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