Category Archives: work things

On Things That Have Changed, Since I Last Blogged

Posted on April 18, 2016 by exmi

I love blogging. But lately, it’s been hard to find the words to blog, since I use up so many of my words on a daily basis to pay the bills. Doing what you love, for yourself, is hard when … Continue reading →

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On Adulting With ADD

Posted on June 19, 2015 by exmi

I wrote a while back, about our firstborn’s ADD and the decision to medicate. In this article, I made reference to the fact that I’d been diagnosed with ADD myself, but didn’t venture into what this meant for me. So … Continue reading →

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On Lessons I’ve Learned Since The Big Three Oh

Posted on June 17, 2015 by exmi

I didn’t pay much attention to the fact that I turned 30 last December. I was too busy chasing deadlines and trying not to be a shitty mom to notice that I was no longer in my 20s. Since life … Continue reading →

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On My #AeroLetGo Moment

Posted on June 9, 2015 by exmi

What’s the best part about blogging? Most people would assume that it’s the free stuff, right? The press drops and blogger packs that show up at your office. It’s a topic that’s been on my mind recently, this influencer campaign … Continue reading →

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Hello, 2014

Posted on January 1, 2014 by exmi

Two weeks of holiday have passed. It’s been a blissful blur of family, noise, cooking, food, kids, sunshine, laziness, garden, rain, movies, games, boys, love, laughter, happiness, swimming and togetherness. Two and a half weeks of holiday remain. Before it’s … Continue reading →

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A Weekend, It Was

Posted on December 2, 2013 by exmi

This weekend involved: A zombie disco with Jackson and Rebecca. The Kid had an absolute blast. Hard to believe that those two have been friends for nearly five years already (since before The Kid could walk!). I went into a … Continue reading →

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It’s A Post About A Toffee

Posted on October 25, 2013 by exmi

This blue cardigan was worn by his father 30-ish years ago. It was worn by his brother, 5 years ago. It’s not a hand-me-down, it’s an heirloom. The Toffee is getting cuter by the day. Five months and a day … Continue reading →

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On @HappyMeSA and #TeamMotorBubble

Posted on October 24, 2013 by exmi

There’s something new in Greenside, Jozi. Happy.me’s Bubble Tea. What’s bubble tea? Tea with little bubbles of goodness in it. There’s the fruity kind. Then there’s the Oreos and Cream indulgent kind. Seriously. How good do those look? I also … Continue reading →

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Making It Home

Posted on October 24, 2013 by exmi

Five months into our new house, we still haven’t unpacked all the boxes. There’s still loads to be done, home-improvement-wise – but that’s just it. It’s starting to feel like a home. It’s even starting to look like one, too. … Continue reading →

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Two Boys, Twice The Guilt.

Posted on July 19, 2013 by exmi

When it comes to being a mother, I’d say the most pervasive emotion is that of guilt. Sure, love is there. But secondary to guilt. This new baby has brought with him a whole new level of guilt. I knew … Continue reading →

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