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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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PicknPay Real Baby Hamper – I Got Real Lucky

Posted on December 3, 2010 by exmi

My Wednesday morning was brightened by my first delivery from PicknPay. They’ve chosen me as one of their mommy bloggers – and my first assignment is to review their housebrand range of baby products – awesome! As you can see … Continue reading →

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On Multi-Tasking: Some Things Fall By The Wayside, It’s True

Posted on November 22, 2010 by exmi

It’s no excuse that I’ve been busy, I know. So instead of apologising, I’ll get right into the blogpost. Since I’ve been AWOL for quite some time, let’s break it down by category: 1. Work things: Of course, there’s Girl … Continue reading →

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Perspective: On Getting Some, Finally

Posted on September 25, 2010 by exmi

It’s what you make it. Sounds simple enough, doesn’t it? But, right along there with the Greener Grass Syndrome, perspective is what you make of it. The things that you choose to focus on (the negativity, the annoying habits, the … Continue reading →

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On Why Everything Hinges On Him

Posted on September 25, 2010 by exmi

He’s what keeps me grounded. He’s my logic, my reason and my motivation. He’s the constant smiling-laughing-talking-kissing reminder of why I do what I do. His are the blue eyes of unquestioning trust. Of love and necessity and the absolutely … Continue reading →

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I Don’t Know Where To Start, So I Guess I’ll Just Get Going

Posted on September 21, 2010 by exmi

The last month has been ridiculous. Longer, even. I’d say the last six weeks have just been one long blur. Between getting sick, having a sick Kid, having a (still) sick Boyfriend and working 0n a handful of different things … Continue reading →

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Swimmingly

Posted on September 20, 2010 by exmi

He’s a waterbaby, all of a sudden. Three swimming lessons later, and he’s loving the swimming pool. Loving going underwater, and getting his face wet. Loving jumping into the pool, and kicking about with his father. My baby is learning … Continue reading →

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I Want To Remember This Moment Forever

Posted on September 7, 2010 by exmi

“Look, mommy. The bubbles are having a dream” 06-09-2010

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Explaining The Difference

Posted on September 2, 2010 by exmi

So I may have mentioned a while back (probably on Twitter) that my Kid asked me – in the shower one day – where my willy was. You know, because we’d done the whole learn the parts of your body … Continue reading →

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Sundays Are An Interesting Mix of Bliss And Torture

Posted on August 29, 2010 by exmi

Sundays are usually the days I get to sleep in. With The Kid at The (S)in-Laws, I should be free to sleep beyond 6:30am. Technically speaking. I never do though. Sleeping in just seems like a waste when I can … Continue reading →

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