Tag Archives: mommy things

I Can’t Believe We Made This

Posted on February 26, 2014 by exmi

Every now and again it hits me that I have a six year old. That he’s only six. I’m so busy treating him like a mini-adult and regiment every aspect of his life, that I often forget he’s only a … Continue reading →

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So Proud Of This Guy

Posted on January 6, 2014 by exmi

The training wheels came off. In the same day he learned how to ride his electric scooter and his bicycle*. It took him another day or so before he could take off by himself without a boost and get his … 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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On A Boy And Six Birthdays

Posted on November 21, 2013 by exmi

It’s hard to express the mixed emotions that come, as a parent, when your child has another birthday. There’s nothing quite like that lump you get in your throat as everyone is gathered around the cake with its flaming candles, … Continue reading →

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About A Kid.

Posted on October 28, 2013 by exmi

Dear Kid, We’re just two weeks shy of your 6th birthday. It’s super-hard to comprehend that you’re going to be SIX. You’ll be starting Big School properly next year, and you’re well on your way to being 18 and an … 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 Wow Moments. These Are Mine.

Posted on October 18, 2013 by exmi

Like our family doctor says: you can see these two are the same recipe.

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A Ranty Post. Dear @Clicks_SA. You Made Me Sad.

Posted on October 15, 2013 by exmi

Let me preface this post by saying: I love the Clicks clinics. I’ve come to expect great service at the Edenmeadows branch for baby wellness and immunisations. Unfortunately this time around, Edenmeadows didn’t have stock of the government-subsidised vaccinations, so … Continue reading →

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On Second Child Syndrome

Posted on August 25, 2013 by exmi

I had an interesting conversation yesterday with some moms I know about Second Child Syndrome. Something that I’ve experienced recently owing to the fact that I’ve recently had a second child. Duh. Turns out Second Child Syndrome is a lot … Continue reading →

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