Category Archives: Dubai

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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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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Battle of Wills

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Dubai Mum

So, having had a, how should I best describe it?  Oh yes, a challenging year with DS1’s homework last year, I thought I would pre-empt all future resistance by planning my strategy in advance of the new academic year.  I … Continue reading →

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Week 2 of Big School

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Dubai Mum

Sunday – tears…. Monday – no tears but reluctant to be parted from Daddy Tuesday – see Monday Wednesday – hardly looked round and had to be asked by Daddy for a goodbye hug and kiss!!!! Now we are not … Continue reading →

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School Run Envy

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Dubai Mum

On the odd occasion that I do the morning drop off at school or nursery, I would often find myself staring dreamily at those Mums dressed in their gym gear, ready to hit the gym once the bell tolled for … Continue reading →

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Chatterboxes

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Dubai Mum

Three days into the new school year and we are slowly getting into the swing of things….DS1 and DD have had no problems settling back into school….though that may change when focus and homework will be required from next week!  … Continue reading →

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First Day at Big School

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Dubai Mum

At 5am, I woke with a jolt; feeling like I was late for an exam or an important appointment.  But what appointment?  My mind was so sleepy blur, I couldn’t quite recall what was so important…..Just as I rolled over … Continue reading →

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Expat Post-Holiday Blues

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Dubai Mum

I can’t believe it’s been 2 weeks since we have been back in Dubai and one more sleep till school starts…..the summer holidays in the Emerald Isle seem soooooo long ago.  I miss my homeland.  Don’t get me wrong, I … Continue reading →

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Moving up to Big School

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Dubai Mum

Two weeks ago, DS2 had his first ‘Moving up’ day at ‘big school’.  ‘Moving up’ day means each class in the school moves to the class which they have  been allocated for the September school start.  This gives the children … Continue reading →

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