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Inventiveness. My Kid Gets Ten Points For It.

Posted on March 19, 2013 by ExMi

We’re all familiar with the concept of Show and Tell, right? Of course we are. It’s simple. It happens at school, and there’s a theme and the kids have to talk about the theme and show something related to the … Continue reading →

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On My Kid And Malapropisms

Posted on February 13, 2013 by ExMi

“Hey, mom. I can speak Vuvuzela*” my 5year old son said to me the other day. “Oh, really?” said I. “Yes.” he replied. “Sawubona Nkosazane”, he says proudly. “See, mom? I can speak Vuvuzela.” Yes, my boy. Your Vuvuzela is … Continue reading →

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And So. We Know. Pink Or Blue?

Posted on January 4, 2013 by ExMi

The Fiancé was right. It’s another boy. I am going to be completely out-numbered by boys and boys things. I was a teeny bit disappointed, I won’t lie. But only for a second. I’m not ungrateful. He’s healthy, I’m healthy … Continue reading →

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On New Kitchens And @RussellHobbsSA Swag

Posted on December 21, 2012 by ExMi

A couple Saturdays ago, I came home and my kitchen was missing. Living without a kitchen is painful. It was two weeks of sheer torture (and my poor fiance eating take out) but we finally have this, now. Loads of … Continue reading →

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Always Be Yourself

Posted on December 6, 2012 by ExMi

Unless you can be Batman. Always be Batman.

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In All Seriousness

Posted on October 18, 2012 by ExMi

Me: What do you want to be when you grow up? Him: A Power Ranger.

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Spring In Jozi. And Something Else, I Say.

Posted on September 19, 2012 by ExMi

It’s finally warm enough to do comfortable day outings around water. We went fishing a few weeks back – The Fiance, The Kid and Rebecca, Dave and Jackson. We went to Brookwood Trout Farm. No one caught anything, as far … Continue reading →

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On Monday: The Weekend Is Over

Posted on August 6, 2012 by ExMi

Every Monday morning’s lament: The weekend was too short. Over too quickly. But weekends are good times, which is why they fly. Spending time with my fiance and our son? Always awesome. The weekend in pictures: 1. Every time we … Continue reading →

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On My Kid, And How I Never Stop Learning From Him

Posted on May 25, 2012 by ExMi

He woke up the other morning and declared “today is going to be the best day ever!” There was no particular reason for such enthusiasm so early in the morning. No explanation other than the fact that he’s still young … Continue reading →

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On Parenting Little Boys

Posted on May 24, 2012 by ExMi

There’s never a dull moment with a spirited four-year-old in the house. He’s full of fart-jokes, unbridled laughter and has a serious amount of imagination. He’s growing into such a gorgeous, warm-hearted loving child – I almost can’t believe he’ll … Continue reading →

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