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Back to Soni

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Dubai Mum

the terrapin…..well….after, what felt like a long and tortuous road/current to death, and having lost, I can’t quite remember how many at this stage…let’s just say it was a lot (!) of terrapins, we assumed Soni was well on his … Continue reading →

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Just Call Me……

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Dubai Mum

‘Mummy Nag’, ‘Wife Nag’, amd/or ‘Co-worker Nag’….choose one….any which one you like and/or suits the moment. Speaking to a co-worker today he asked me ‘Why do you have make my life so difficult?’  He said it with a smile on … Continue reading →

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Battle of the Sexes

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Dubai Mum

So, DD went to her first pyjama party (thankfully not involving a sleepover!) yesterday.  Opting for a nightie and bringing along one of her favourite soft toy, she had a blast.  They played games, ate cake and had their nails … Continue reading →

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Who needs Google?

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Dubai Mum

Not us here in the Middle East: we have Expatwoman! Expatwoman is the first stop (and a one stop shop, at that) for anyone thinking of relocating to the Middle East, especially, Dubai. I had not yet moved to Dubai … Continue reading →

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My Week

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Dubai Mum

Since Monday (the 2nd day of our week in this part of the world), I have had the distinct feeling that the week was not going by as quickly as usual, and definitely not as quickly as I would like!  … Continue reading →

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Chats at our Dinner Table

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Dubai Mum

Usually, and I am embarrassed to say this, the topics of conversation at our dinner table are rather limited.  ‘Poop’, ‘farting’ and ‘burping’ are recurring themes.  Cringeworthy, I know.  However, recently the topic has turned to the boys’ favourite sport … Continue reading →

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The Night Before the First Day

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Dubai Mum

Tomorrow my Dubai Baby starts school.  Where has the time gone????  It was only 5 years ago that we moved to Dubai and now my Dubai Baby is starting in Reception. I think DS2 and I feel the same.  Well, … Continue reading →

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Guilt is a Trip not Worth Taking

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Dubai Mum

The wise words on a magnet I bought over the summer holidays……and suitable for my fridge door, especially as all the ‘goodies’ aren’t in the fridge!!!!

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Why, Oh Why Dubai?

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Dubai Mum

Last weekend I received an email from the gym club DD attends.  A government department issued a ban on local sports halls being hired by private clubs for use by gymnastics clubs and the like. The ban was effective immediately. … Continue reading →

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Mercury on the Rise

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Dubai Mum

It’s the 3rd week of June. It’s flippin’ hot. Yet Dubaians still react with renewed shock every time a temperature rise is confirmed by the Met office here. Summer Solstice is due to welcome the hottest day of the year … Continue reading →

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