Tag Archives: i wish life had a pause button

On Being Mother to a Boy: It Involves Trips to the ER for Strange Things

Posted on March 14, 2012 by exmi

As parents, we all dread that call from the school, during the day. That call that interrupts us and tells us to drop what we’re doing and rush down to the school, there’s been an emergency. That was my morning. … Continue reading →

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On Obsessions

Posted on March 12, 2012 by exmi

A few of my favourite things: If it’s blue and white, I’m all over it. I’m not really sure how it started, but I have a growing collection of Delft, blue willow and assorted other blue and white vintage crockery/vases … Continue reading →

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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 Christmas Concerts: He May Not Have Been The Star Of The Show (Baby Jesus) But He Made A Bloody Cute Sheep

Posted on November 7, 2011 by exmi

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It Might Not Always Be Immediately Apparent

Posted on September 12, 2010 by exmi

I was surprised the other day, when someone (actually a few someones) asked me if The Boyfriend was The Kid’s father. On account of how I always refer to him as The Boyfriend (as opposed to what, exactly, I wonder. … Continue reading →

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It’s Not Quite The Same, But Totally Is

Posted on March 31, 2010 by exmi

…and I don’t care if that doesn’t make sense. I was reading this post by Angel, and I suddenly realised, after reading this paragraph, what I’d been experiencing lately: “You know those moments when, as a parent, you look at … Continue reading →

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