Tag Archives: mommy things

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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It Wasn’t Really Real Before

Posted on February 5, 2013 by ExMi

We still haven’t bought anything baby-related. I think this was because we were both secretly hoping that the gynae was wrong at our last appointment, and that suddenly, the boy-bits would turn into girl-bits. Unfortunately that didn’t happen. It was … Continue reading →

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On How Fast It’s All Changing

Posted on January 22, 2013 by ExMi

Dear Kid, Last Thursday it was your first day at your new school. Just thinking about it, five days later, makes me teary all over again. It feels like such a big fat cliche to say that it feels like … Continue reading →

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On Boys. The One I Have, That’s Going To Be A Brother

Posted on January 12, 2013 by ExMi

The Kid is 5. Before we knew we were having another boy, he desperately wanted a big brother. While he doesn’t understand exactly how it all works, he definitely has said some really adorable things about being a brother, lately. … Continue reading →

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Pregnancy. Version 2.0

Posted on January 8, 2013 by ExMi

It’s been at least 5 years since my last pregnancy – enough time to forget just about everything, except the heinous morning sickness. It has its ups and downs. I’m about half-way now and it’s bound to get even more … 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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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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I’m Looking Forward To The Best Ultimate Spider-Monkey/Noah’s Ark Mash-Up, Ever

Posted on October 17, 2012 by ExMi

Every year The Kid’s school puts on a performance. Last year it was Christmas-themed and it was the story of Baby Cheeses. My Kid was a sheep. And the cutest, most adorable sheep EVER, I might add. The Kid goes … Continue reading →

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Yup. That’s My Kid.

Posted on September 20, 2012 by ExMi

Taken last night at karate. After he’d spent 30minutes wowing me by paying attention, being the first to answer the sensei’s questions and actually producing moves that looked vaguely karate-ish. Yup, that’s my Kid. It can only be. So proud.

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