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On Expectations vs Reality

Posted on April 26, 2016 by exmi

On Sunday night, I thought a hot bubble bath would be a great way to end off a good weekend. Toffee was watching his favourite movie (Planet 51, for the hundredth time), Kid was playing his iPad and dad was … Continue reading →

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Of Toffees And Potties

Posted on April 25, 2016 by exmi

This Toffee is a tough cookie. Stubborn, almost to a fault. Does things entirely in his own time, and cannot be pushed into doing anything he does not want to. This will serve him well as an adult, but like … Continue reading →

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On The Things That Come Out Of My Kids’ Mouths

Posted on April 21, 2016 by exmi

Most moms say this, and I guess that would be because it’s true. My kids are funny. The things they say and do? Hilarious. Worth writing down. Worth remembering, so I can retell them one day, when they’re all grown … Continue reading →

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On Being Your Mom. I Love It.

Posted on April 19, 2016 by exmi

Two boys? They’re hard work. I never expected to have children; it simply wasn’t in my life plan. Luckily that decision was made for me (both boys were accidental surprises) and I’m glad I got these two boys. My firstborn: … Continue reading →

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On Having Boys: It’s An Adventure, For Sure

Posted on June 24, 2015 by exmi

A few days ago, I spent a morning working at my favourite coffee shop/waffle house in the Vale. Despite being absorbed in my writing, I couldn’t help but eavesdrop on a conversation going on next to me. Two moms were … 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 @AfricologySpa & Making Me-Time

Posted on June 15, 2015 by exmi

The last time I went to a spa was probably over 6 years ago. It’s not something I choose to do, or generally have time for. With 2 kids, 1 husband and a full-time job, who has time for spas? … Continue reading →

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The Toffee’s First Easter

Posted on April 14, 2014 by exmi

This is a post inspired by Woolworths. Last week I received a gorgeous delivery, to draw attention to Woolies’ Easter amazingness. When it comes to special holidays, Woolies always does them extremely well – never failing to put on a … Continue reading →

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Teething. Man, It’s Hard Work

Posted on January 7, 2014 by exmi

The Toffee is getting his bugs bunny teeth – his two front, top ones – and is having an extremely hard time of it. It was only after an entire day of misery and squawking that I finally discovered what … Continue reading →

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On The Toffee. All Seven Months of Him

Posted on January 4, 2014 by exmi

I remember a life before our Toffee. It involved uninterrupted nights of sleep. It was free from nappies and spit cloths and I didn’t have to break my arms lugging around a car seat with a chubby baby in it. … Continue reading →

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