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Blogging

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Dubai Mum

I am not the best Blogger in the world.  Far from it.  In fact, I struggle to blog daily, and am full of admiration of those who do.  Dedicated writers, I salute you! But when I do get my derriere … Continue reading →

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Swimming with the Fish

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Dubai Mum

Spending a weekend day at the beach has become a habit in the past few weeks.  The weather has cooled; the humidity evaporated.  Dubai life moves from inside the malls and play areas to the pools, beaches and parks.  Each … Continue reading →

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The Cat Amongst the Pigeons

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Dubai Mum

DS2 has created divisions in the household.  He is only 5 years old, but he is like a union leader…..refusing to follow/listen/acknowldege what his more experienced elders (i.e., DH and Grandad)  have known for a very, very, very longtime – … 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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Trick or Treat?

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Dubai Mum

Hallow’een has become like Christmas for the kids.  In the run up to the day, they talk about it non-stop and pour as much energy into the celebration as they do into writing their letters to Santa!  They drag me … Continue reading →

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Footballer in the Family?

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Dubai Mum

Once I collect all 3 from their classrooms we make our sweaty way to the car.  This means passing through the playground and the newly astro turfed mini football pitch before the school gates.  The kids have a tendency to … Continue reading →

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A Beautiful Thing

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Dubai Mum

happened last night.  At bedtime, DS1 insisted on reading DS2’s bedtime story.  At first DS2 looked on with suspicion. Whine, whinge, moan….until….. He heard DS1 starting to read.   Full of expression and pride, DS1 continued with the 123 book.  By … Continue reading →

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Black Tie Anyone?

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Dubai Mum

On Tuesday evening I received an email from one of my bosses asking me, well, more like telling me….to attend a gala dinner on the Thursday (yes…the Thursday that fell 2 days later, not the one 9 days later!)…..’I think … Continue reading →

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Birthday Gifts

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Dubai Mum

Since the start of school  there has been at least one birthday party a week.  Throw a few playdates on top and I think I might need to consider employing a social secretary for the kids! Any more parties, and … Continue reading →

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Houdini

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Dubai Mum

The weekend started like any other weekend, racous, loud and too early!  Nothing unusual there then for a Friday morning!  After tearing around the house (the kids, that is) for a few hours we left to run our errands, arriving … Continue reading →

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