Category Archives: working mum

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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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 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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The World’s Local Bank

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Dubai Mum

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 →

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Bad Luck Comes in Threes…..

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Dubai Mum

Our weekend had gotten off to such a good start.  DS1 had his first rugby training session – all injury free (Mummy happy!).  Birthday party attendance went off a treat.  Saturday dawned, and off we went in search of the … Continue reading →

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Deck the Halls

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Dubai Mum

I love this time of year.   My 3 munckins love this time of year.   Number 2 on the list of ‘Eternally Repeated Questions’, coming right behind ‘are we nearly there yet?’, ‘when can we put up the Christmas tree’, finally … Continue reading →

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The True Test of a Superhero

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Dubai Mum

As I was in the throes of cooking the family’s favourite dinner, a roast, DS1 entered the kitchen backwards, speaking to his siblings in what sounded like a very serious tone.  Busying myself  with turning the roast potatoes and preparing … Continue reading →

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Justin Bieber is a Girl/Boy

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Dubai Mum

according to DS2! Tonight, as MTV entertained my front room occupants, DS1 squealed with delight when JB’s music video started. ‘I love this song’ he announced as he jumped up to mimic JB’s moves and sing along to his latest … Continue reading →

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So Loved and Now Lost

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Dubai Mum

I know it sounds overly dramatic to speak of a lost, inanimate, threadbare, much-in-need-of-a-wash, favourite comfy toy in that way, but that’s how I feel.  I can’t even begin to imagine how DD feels. Today she went to the mall … Continue reading →

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