Tag Archives: life

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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It’s All About The House

Posted on July 25, 2013 by exmi

It’s been just over a month that we’ve been living in the new house. A week after The Toffee was born, we chucked the remainder of our possessions in boxes and vacated the townhouse we’d been living in since a … 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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I Wish I Could Explain Perfection

Posted on February 6, 2012 by exmi

He’s beautiful. I cannot believe how much of a difference there is in his personality now that he’s four years old. No more baby. Not even a little boy. No more a toddler. He’s a fully-fledged boy’s boy. Hulk-smashing, Thundercats-loving, … Continue reading →

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It’s Like I Can’t Believe My Eyes

Posted on May 1, 2011 by exmi

– how quickly he’s growing. It’s beyond belief.

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The Reason Why

Posted on March 17, 2011 by exmi

It’s easy for me to say that my change in lifestyle was a choice I made on my own. That deciding to throw in the towel with being a working mom, was my own doing. But the truth is, is … Continue reading →

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On Looking Back

Posted on February 24, 2011 by exmi

Dear Kid, It suddenly dawned on me – like actually sunk in – that this year, you’ll be turning four. You’re two years away from starting Big School. You’re two years away from a school uniform and packed lunches and … 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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Happiness: It’s All In The Pursuit, Right?

Posted on January 16, 2011 by exmi

I’ve spent the last few weeks making some important decisions. Learning some serious life-lessons and being educated on priorities. It took a month at home with my son and The Boyfriend to remind me what actually mattered in life. I’ve … Continue reading →

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On Wanting To Do Everything, All At Once

Posted on October 13, 2010 by exmi

It’s Tuesday night, and this is the first time since Sunday morning, that I’ve had decent time to myself, alone with my computer to blog. As is usual with me right now – busy doesn’t even begin to cover it. … Continue reading →

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