Tag Archives: Christmas

My ‘Love Actually’

Posted on December 31, 2024 by Dubai Mum

Christmas is one of my favourite times of the year, especially here in Dubai. Despite the Hallmark movie association of the festive season being more special, more romantic, more magical when pictured against a snowy backdrop, there is something quite … 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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Merry Christmas Dubai

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Dubai Mum

Today I received the good news that some of my Christmas cards made it to their European destinations.  I am sooo pleased.   The cards were cute; pictures of camels with red santa hats lounging in the sand, UAE landmarks, Christmas trees … Continue reading →

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DS1’s List for Santa

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Dubai Mum

And in no particular order of preference…..why do I get the feeling he has yet to complete this list?????? Bouncy Castle – I fear we do not have the space.  Besides, it would melt in the desert! Rugby Kit – Only … 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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Santa is Watching

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Dubai Mum

Since July, it has taken all my strength to refrain from using what I thought was the ultimate bribe; Santa is watching!  And it was with the excitement and enthusiasm of a 6 year old standing in line to see … Continue reading →

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Spelling Bee

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Dubai Mum

Yesterday I made a deal with my kids.  If they do their homework without whining, then they can keep their privileges: after school activities like swimming, football, gymnastics, basically anything fun.  If they wish to do anything outside of this, … Continue reading →

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