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The Wisdom of Kids
Recently, a friend asked if I could collect her DD from school and drop her off on my way home. My munchkins were super excited; anything to mix up the norm, and push the boundaries of car etiquette (not that … Continue reading
Writers
As Jules Renard (who?) once said ‘Writing is the only profession where no one considers you ridiculous if you earn no money.’ Not sure DH will go for that……
Posted in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Middle East, Parents
Tagged Bloggers in Dubai, Bloggers in the UAE, Jules Renard, Writers, Writers in Dubai
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The 2nd Day of Christmas Holidays
for our Housekeeper, and I am wondering why I ever agreed to her taking her leave at Christmas (as opposed to the contractually stipulated summer)! DH and I work. The 3 munchkins are still at school. Day 1 – a … Continue reading
Posted in Abu Dhabi, Desert, Dubai, Middle East, Parents
Tagged Domestic Staff and Middle East, Dubai, Househelp, Housemaids
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The Things Kids Say
At bedtime last night DS2 asked ‘how old was Jesus when he was deaded?’ I was quite taken aback at this question, moreso because I wasn’t even aware he was familiar with ‘Jesus’! Well, I have mentioned him in passing, … Continue reading
Posted in Abu Dhabi, Desert, Dubai, Middle East, Parents, working mum
Tagged 25 December, children and religion, Children's questions about Jesus and God, Children's views of Jesus, Christmas, God, Jesus, Kids and religion, Meaning Jesus, Meaning of God, Meaning of Heaven, Santa, The Holy Trinity
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Merry Christmas Dubai
Today I received the good news that some of my Christmas cards made it to their European destinations. I am sooo pleased. The cards were cute; pictures of camels with red santa hats lounging in the sand, UAE landmarks, Christmas trees … Continue reading
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Tagged 4th July, ANZAC day, Canada Thanksgiving, Christianity + Dubai, Christians, Christmas, Christmas decorations, cultural differences, Diwali, Dubai Population, Easter, Emirati population, Happy Christmas, Hindu, Hollywood Christmas trees, Independence Day, Integration, Merry Christmas, Mona Lisa Smile, Multi-culturalism, Muslims, Nationalism, Ramadan in Dubai, Relgious tolerance, religious tolerance in Dubai, schools in dubai, Sikh, South Asians, St. Patrick's Day in Dubai, Thanksgiving, UAE National Day
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DS2’s Santa List
When I asked DS2 what he would like from Santa, he replied ‘Arsenal Kit’. Then I found the real list….. iPhone – errrmmm….no! iPad – eerrrmmmm – no! Car – clarification received confirmed this as a ‘real’ car. On explaining … Continue reading
Posted in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Middle East, Parents
Tagged Arsenal, Arsenal kit, Christmas List, iPad, iphone, Santa, Santa List, Santa Wish List
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DS1’s List for Santa
And in no particular order of preference…..why do I get the feeling he has yet to complete this list?????? Bouncy Castle – I fear we do not have the space. Besides, it would melt in the desert! Rugby Kit – Only … Continue reading
Posted in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Middle East, Parents, School Holidays
Tagged Basketball, Burj Khalifa, Christmas, Christmas List, Desert, DS Nintendo + Dubai, England Flag, England Kit, England Rugby Kit, Fatboy beanbags, iPad3, Ireland Rugby Kit, Michael Jackson, NASA, Power Popper, Santa, Santa and Dubai, Santa and Middle East, Santa List, Sheikh Mohammed, Skateboards, Snowman in the desert, Star Wars, Star Wars Lego, Submarine
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The World’s Local Bank
When my ATM card was declined by ATMs of 3 different banks yesterday, I hoped it was a glitch with my bank or a faulty magnetic strip. I even wouldn’t have been too bothered if it were DH sending me … Continue reading
Posted in Abu Dhabi, Middle East, work, working mum
Tagged ADCB, ATM card declined, ATM card rejected, Banking in Dubai, Banks cusomter service, banks in Dubai, Customer service, Dubai Banks, Emirates NBD, ENBAD, Head lice, joint bank accounts, Local Banks Dubai, nits, Non Local Banks Dubai, passwords, PIN numbers, security codes, The world's local bank, working mum
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Rugby Lesson
I swore I would not let my sons play rugby until they were in Uni, and when they followed their interest in football, I have to say, I was their number 1 supporter. Don’t get me wrong; I enjoy watching … Continue reading
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Tagged Arabian Knights rugby club, Bacon Butties, Bacon Butties in Dubai, cauliflower ears, Christina Noble, Costa, Costa coffee, Dubai Exiles rugby club, Dubai Hurricanes Rugby club, Dubai Rugby 7s, Jebel Ali Dragons, junior rugby, Rugby in Dubai, Rugby World Cup Final, tag rugby, The Sevens, The Sevens' rugby grounds
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