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Parental Accumulation

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Dubai Mum

As I opened another box of cough syrup and loosened the measuring cup to wash before use, I thought about how many of these little plastic lids I have wriggled out of  medicine bottles over the past 8 years; probably … Continue reading →

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It’s November

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Dubai Mum

It must be time for Christmas Carols on loop. We have just about finished packing up the Hallow’een cobwebs, shrieking witches, flashing pumpkins and glittery skeleton heads, and we are already looking forward to the next celebration.  The fact that … Continue reading →

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More School Projects

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Dubai Mum

3 weeks ago, DS1 and DD rushed through their classroom doors waving a white A4 page in their hands….All excited about their next project on ancient Egypt, they chattered non-stop in the car ride to gymnastics about how cool it … Continue reading →

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My Team of ‘Trick or Treat’ Ghouls

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Dubai Mum

What started out as an attempt to get DD and her buddy a playdate which was convenient for them snowballed.  Despite weeks of trying to pinpoint a convenient time for a playdate in the busy schedules of Dubai 8 year … Continue reading →

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Grocery Shopping A La Daddy

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Dubai Mum

Every once in a while I do need to be reminded why it is I who does the grocery shopping for the household every week.  Given how often I frequent Spinneys (the equivalent of Waitrose in the UK), it is … Continue reading →

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Pyramid Project – Part II, How to Make a Mummy Cry

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Dubai Mum

OMG……DS2, who is not learning about ancient Egypt, has decided his ‘show and tell’ object should be a pyramid. Thinking he was joking and hoping he was referring to when he would be in year 3, I heard him repeat, … Continue reading →

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Tutankhamun would be proud….I think…..

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Dubai Mum

As I write I am am seeking refuge behind my kitchen’s peninsula.  How did this happen?  It was a simple school project. Why does my dining area look like a cookie dough factory exploded?  Everywhere there are unidentifiable doughy pieces … Continue reading →

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My Time

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Dubai Mum

Sunday Time in car: 1 hour 40 mins Time at work: Too long (4.5 hours) Time waiting around during after school activities: Waaay too long (1.5 hours) Homework: 30 minutes Time spent ingesting food: Not enough (60 minutes) Time exercising: … Continue reading →

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Chauffeurs

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Dubai Mum

Before I moved to Dubai I thought chauffeurs were the exclusive preserve of the Queen of England, Simon Cowell, and Harry Styles.  I always wondered why anyone would want to be driven around by someone else in a shiny, top … Continue reading →

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Part Time Envy

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Dubai Mum

When the clock chimes 12, I pack up my stuff, switch off my computer and head towards my car which is parked in an outdoor furnace which, on entry, feels like entering the Devil’s sauna.  Well, it’s not always that … Continue reading →

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