Tag Archives: realisations

This One is Dedicated to The Roadtrip

Posted on June 1, 2011 by exmi

The only way to explore your country, and I mean really explore your country, is to hit the road. Our parents tell tales of days gone by when it was still safe to roadtrip around South Africa, relying merely on … Continue reading →

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Quite Possibly The Best Mothers Day Present, Ever

Posted on May 8, 2011 by exmi

I got mine early – Friday to be exact. Kid was too excited about “mommies day” to wait until Sunday to give me my gifts. Which of course, I adore and am going to save foreverandever. The most adorable thing? … Continue reading →

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On How “Challenging” Doesn’t Even Begin To Cover It

Posted on April 25, 2011 by exmi

(aka Monday is still Monday and even slapping a public holiday on it won’t stop her from being a bitch.) Being a parent. Having a family. Family Day. Time together. Quality time. Yeah, Family Day –  isn’t that what day … Continue reading →

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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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A Change Of Direction: From GirlGuides and Gadgets To BodyThrills And Being A HouseWife

Posted on February 28, 2011 by exmi

You might have been wondering why I have so much time on my hands lately. You might even have noticed I spend a bit more time these days using Twitter and blogging. I’ve even had time to join the public … 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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The Point of No Return?

Posted on February 23, 2011 by exmi
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Things I’m Loving On

Posted on February 22, 2011 by exmi

1. Being at home, all the time. But still being able to go anywhere else, whenever I please. Peace and quiet. There’s lots of it when I’m home alone, in the mornings. The peace and quiet is so worthwhile, that … Continue reading →

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It’s The Most Important Job I’ll Ever Do

Posted on February 9, 2011 by exmi

When you were asked as a child what you wanted to be when you grew up, you no doubt answered with things like fireman, doctor, nurse, or princess. Perhaps you wanted to be an astronaut or an engineer or even … 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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