Tag Archives: bad mommy

On Things I Never Ever Want To Forget About You

Posted on February 7, 2012 by exmi

It goes so quickly. I can barely remember you being a small teeny-tiny baby. All I remember is that the sole of your foot fit perfectly in the palm of my hand. But right now. So many little things happen … Continue reading →

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On The Lizard: So Over It And Can’t Do It Anymore

Posted on November 4, 2011 by exmi

It’s official, I am the world’s worst person. I am one of those people that buys an exotic pet, and then a few months down the line, gives that exotic pet away. I fail. I throw my hands up in … Continue reading →

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On My Son, The Artist – He’s Quite An Impressionist, I Tell You

Posted on October 27, 2011 by exmi

This is a picture my almost-four-year-old son drew the other day. “This is mommy,” he says. “Mommy when she’s cross*.” * In my defense: it was probably because I’d just discovered this, behind the couch. In permanent marker.

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It Breaks My Heart That It’s True

Posted on August 3, 2011 by exmi

It’s not easy being a parent. It doesn’t get easier. In fact, it gets more complicated, the bigger he gets and the older he gets. He’s willful, stubborn, impatient and has ears that are purely for decorational purposes – they … Continue reading →

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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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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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It’s The Most Important Job I’ll Ever Do

Posted on February 9, 2011 by exmi

When you were asked as a child what you wanted to be when you grew up, you no doubt answered with things like fireman, doctor, nurse, or princess. Perhaps you wanted to be an astronaut or an engineer or even … Continue reading →

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Review: @PicknPay Real Baby Products

Posted on January 20, 2011 by exmi

You might recall a while back I mentioned that I’d received a Pick n Pay Real Baby Hamper stuffed with babycare products to review. I’ve finally pulled myself together enough to write that review, now that we’ve had a chance … Continue reading →

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Growing Up: He’s Doing It Really Quickly

Posted on January 17, 2011 by exmi

When we went to pick up our Kid from his grandparents last night, I took a look at him running down the stairs to meet us and I swear he’d grown overnight. His legs seemed longer, and his face seemed … Continue reading →

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