Tag Archives: The Kid

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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Making It Home

Posted on October 24, 2013 by exmi

Five months into our new house, we still haven’t unpacked all the boxes. There’s still loads to be done, home-improvement-wise – but that’s just it. It’s starting to feel like a home. It’s even starting to look like one, too. … 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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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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This Winter Has Been Game-Of-Thrones Long. Over It.

Posted on August 21, 2013 by exmi

Usually, I adore winter. I’m a fan of hot soup and thick coats and I LOVE snuggling on the couch with a blanket while watching movies. I love scarves and comfort food, frost on my windscreen in the morning. I … Continue reading →

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On Beary Puns About The Weekend

Posted on July 22, 2013 by exmi

We had a beary, beary good weekend. Ha. All puns aside, if that picture of a baby bear doesn’t make you feel even the tiniest bit broody, you’re dead inside. Thanks to Stef, who gifted me this furry onesie for … Continue reading →

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Two Boys, Twice The Guilt.

Posted on July 19, 2013 by exmi

When it comes to being a mother, I’d say the most pervasive emotion is that of guilt. Sure, love is there. But secondary to guilt. This new baby has brought with him a whole new level of guilt. I knew … Continue reading →

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Inventiveness. My Kid Gets Ten Points For It.

Posted on March 19, 2013 by exmi

We’re all familiar with the concept of Show and Tell, right? Of course we are. It’s simple. It happens at school, and there’s a theme and the kids have to talk about the theme and show something related to the … Continue reading →

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On My Kid And Malapropisms

Posted on February 13, 2013 by exmi

“Hey, mom. I can speak Vuvuzela*” my 5year old son said to me the other day. “Oh, really?” said I. “Yes.” he replied. “Sawubona Nkosazane”, he says proudly. “See, mom? I can speak Vuvuzela.” Yes, my boy. Your Vuvuzela is … Continue reading →

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On Five Months Of Non-Smoking

Posted on February 6, 2013 by exmi

It’s been 5 months and 1 day since I threw away a half-full box of cigarettes and made the decision to quit. It wasn’t “at the end of this box” or on a certain date or point in the lunar … Continue reading →

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