Tag Archives: Dubai

School Run Envy

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Dubai Mum

On the odd occasion that I do the morning drop off at school or nursery, I would often find myself staring dreamily at those Mums dressed in their gym gear, ready to hit the gym once the bell tolled for … Continue reading →

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Chatterboxes

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Dubai Mum

Three days into the new school year and we are slowly getting into the swing of things….DS1 and DD have had no problems settling back into school….though that may change when focus and homework will be required from next week!  … Continue reading →

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Expat Post-Holiday Blues

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Dubai Mum

I can’t believe it’s been 2 weeks since we have been back in Dubai and one more sleep till school starts…..the summer holidays in the Emerald Isle seem soooooo long ago.  I miss my homeland.  Don’t get me wrong, I … Continue reading →

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Where’s my Cut, Tooth Fairy?

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Dubai Mum

There have been a number of milestones in my children’s lives which I have been quite happy to not be the first one to witness, and wobbly teeth is one of them!  These days it seems every which way I … Continue reading →

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An alternative bedtime routine

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Dubai Mum

Putting the kids up to bed and each took their turn to do a ‘wee’.  DD, who was already balancing precariously on the toilet seat, shouted out in her most shrill of voices, ‘theres’s a gecko’, and nearly fell down … Continue reading →

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