Category Archives: family things

I Think Perhaps, That I Wasn’t Clear

Posted on July 29, 2011 by ExMi

Certain things I said in my last post, seem to have been taken too literally. So I’d like to take the opportunity to try to explain myself and what I meant, more clearly. When I said that I always thought … Continue reading →

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Bigger, Better – It’s Good, Right?

Posted on July 22, 2011 by ExMi

This might be news to some (ie: those that don’t follow me on Twitter.*) that we’ve got our hearts set on a certain house. No, not this birdhouse, but another house. We’ve been living in the same house (the house … Continue reading →

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This One is Dedicated to The Roadtrip

Posted on June 1, 2011 by ExMi

The only way to explore your country, and I mean really explore your country, is to hit the road. Our parents tell tales of days gone by when it was still safe to roadtrip around South Africa, relying merely on … Continue reading →

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It’s Like I Can’t Believe My Eyes

Posted on May 1, 2011 by ExMi

- how quickly he’s growing. It’s beyond belief.

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On How “Challenging” Doesn’t Even Begin To Cover It

Posted on April 25, 2011 by ExMi

(aka Monday is still Monday and even slapping a public holiday on it won’t stop her from being a bitch.) Being a parent. Having a family. Family Day. Time together. Quality time. Yeah, Family Day -  isn’t that what day … Continue reading →

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A Bag Full Of Art & Cute (But Big) Feet

Posted on April 15, 2011 by ExMi

My Kid came home with a bag full of art the other day. One of their activities at play-school is, of course, Art Class – I remember it as one of my favourites. I remember painting houses and dogs and … Continue reading →

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My Favourite Part Of The Weekend

Posted on April 11, 2011 by ExMi

was all of it… But most especially this: We took our Kid to the beach yesterday, for a paddle in the rockpools. It wasn’t entirely low tide yet, but it was still low enough to do some exploring and we … Continue reading →

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Clearing The Headspace

Posted on March 15, 2011 by ExMi

The last few weeks have been far busier than I expected them to be and being at home all the time has (in some weird way) made the days go by faster which also has the effect of making me … Continue reading →

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A Change Of Direction: From GirlGuides and Gadgets To BodyThrills And Being A HouseWife

Posted on February 28, 2011 by ExMi

You might have been wondering why I have so much time on my hands lately. You might even have noticed I spend a bit more time these days using Twitter and blogging. I’ve even had time to join the public … Continue reading →

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On Looking Back

Posted on February 24, 2011 by ExMi

Dear Kid, It suddenly dawned on me – like actually sunk in – that this year, you’ll be turning four. You’re two years away from starting Big School. You’re two years away from a school uniform and packed lunches and … Continue reading →

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