Monthly Archives: January 2013

Last Day of Christmas

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Dubai Mum

Today we waved ‘adieu’ to the Christmas tree and all things Christmassy; the tinsel was tucked away for another year, and the cards stacked in the memory box.   The kids looked so sad watching their Yuletide cheer disappear; so sad … Continue reading →

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The International Language of Hair

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Dubai Mum

Finally, after too long, I plucked up the courage to go to the hair salon.  Over the summer, when I was home, I had my hair colour ‘corrected’ and a cut which I was really happy with.  Not particularly pleased … Continue reading →

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Double Trouble

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Dubai Mum

Last week the bunk beds arrived  much to the delight of my boys.  Indeed, I was just as excited, if not more: too often in the past year DS2 has been wandering into our room asking if he can sleep … Continue reading →

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Farewell

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Dubai Mum

‘I love you ‘Bedy’.  I will never forget you.  From DS1 and Others.’ The message my caring, sensitive DS1 wrote to his old bed which was recently replaced with bunk beds.  I suspect the ‘Others’ refers to the mini jungle … Continue reading →

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