Category Archives: Dubai

Operation Exterminate

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Dubai Mum

This time of year in the desert is wonderful.  The weather is cooler, the sun still shines brightly, and there is an ‘eternal summer holiday’ feel about the place; it is just perfect……apart from the ants that have started to … Continue reading →

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Monopoly Monsters

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Dubai Mum

Santa brought the kids a couple of boardgames for Christmas.  Monopoly Junior has definitely gone down a treat…..I myself was a little disappointed to see the game theme is parties as opposed to properties, but I guess for 5+, that … Continue reading →

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More Things Kids Say (Well, What My Kids Say!)

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Dubai Mum

On our way home from the Madinat Christmas Market yesterday evening, where the kids saw Santa, they were in high spirits.  We arrived at the market 10 minutes early.  Santa was not in his sleigh but…his gift filled sacks were!  … Continue reading →

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I Wish it were Tomorrow Today

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Dubai Mum

The past few days have been a blur of bristling excitement, last minute pushes to ensure pole position on Santa’s good list, squeals of delight, and unstoppable chatter about what Santa brought. The Munchkins’ Christmas Eve plans were executed with … Continue reading →

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Fairytale of New York

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Dubai Mum

always tugs at my homesick heart strings at this time of year.  I love listening to it in the car on full blast, but can’t manage to get past the first few lines before I have to start fighting back … Continue reading →

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The Wisdom of Kids

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Dubai Mum

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 →

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Writers

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Dubai Mum

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……

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The 2nd Day of Christmas Holidays

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Dubai Mum

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 →

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The Things Kids Say

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Dubai Mum

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 →

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DS2’s Santa List

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Dubai Mum

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 →

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