Author Archives: Dubai Mum

More Dinner Chats

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Dubai Mum

At this stage, I am not sure which is more entertaining, the post school car chats or the newly energised dinner chats. DS1 was speaking about a boy named K. ‘That sounds like an Irish name’ I suggested. ‘He’s not … Continue reading →

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Torture….

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Dubai Mum

Some days I find I endure many forms of torture….Today was one of those days. With the aim of avoiding what has become insane traffic to exit the community in which we live, I left extra early for work.  First … Continue reading →

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Birthday Parties

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Dubai Mum

DS2 had his first ‘big’ birthday party over the weekend.  He has just started Big School and we promised he could invite everyone in his new class.  He was so excited.  A party at a private venue with him as … Continue reading →

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Car Chats can be Very Entertaining

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Dubai Mum

‘Mummy, what language do I speak?’ asked DS1. ‘English’ was my reply, knowing where this was going. Last week we had a letter from the school about the children’s assembly.  The class assembly will focus on the concept of ‘reduce, … Continue reading →

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10 Things I Thought I’d Never Say as a Parent….

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Dubai Mum

and these include things I swore I would never say as they were babies…. 1. Because I said so…..(in response to their eternally repeated sentences which always seem to start with ‘why?’) 2. If only I had known what it … Continue reading →

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Boosters

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Dubai Mum

Seats, shots……both have featured in our lives in the last few weeks. Finally, I let go of the car seats……up until now I have had the kids in 5 point harness seats which are suitable until the age of 12 … Continue reading →

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More Car Chats

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Dubai Mum

‘That’s an adult word’ announced DD speaking to DS2. Lost in music and trying to focus on the ridiculous line of traffic ahead of me, I missed the ‘adult’ word.  But, no need to worry, DD would repeat it continuously … Continue reading →

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Car Chats

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Dubai Mum

Driving back home from school DS1 announced he had learned ‘science’ at school.  Confused, as I was pretty sure  ‘science’ was not part of his curriculum, I asked what he had learned. ‘Well, Mummy, if you put cheerios in a … Continue reading →

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Loyalty

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Dubai Mum

‘For my next birthday, can I have a ‘Tottendam’ Spurs football kit?’ asked football crazy DS2. I giggle and look to DH who raises his eyes to heaven to reply, ‘DS2, you can’t have every kit of every team you … Continue reading →

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Brotherly Love

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Dubai Mum

Unfortunately DD has been struggling with a cold and croaky voice for the past few days.  Going to bed last night, her voice was gone.   ‘No school for you tomorrow young lady!’ I announced. She burst into tears and tried … Continue reading →

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