Author Archives: Tanya

Cancer claims another soul…

My Grandfather on my Father’s side passed away Tuesday evening after a short fight against liver & lung cancer. My Grandfather on my Mother’s side also passed away from cancer in June of last year. The fact that they were … Continue reading

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We’re getting there, one step at a time

We had our first house warming today – well a mini house warming – lots of frantic tidying up and putting away of stuff. My folks, Wouter’s folks, Pieter, Muda and Woester came along. No he isn’t dead. We braai’d … Continue reading

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I’ve finally made it!!!

Someone typed this into google… and my page was the first one that popped up…. My life is complete……

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I am *so* not ready to be a parent

Which if you consider I have two children is a bit of a problem. Situation went something like this – we’re driving back from the Arts & Culture Evening at Kommetjie Primary School and Jessica asks if her friend, plus … Continue reading

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Winter pops back for a visit

Just when you think it is safe to pack away the winter woolies nature turns around and laughs at you. We had howling winds yesterday in Cape Town – the type that knocks a person over if you’re not careful … Continue reading

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You know it’s finally summer when…

you end up being invited to a braai every day of the weekend. Friday night – braai, Saturday night – braai, Sunday afternoon – braai… man it was nice. It did however put a bit of a limit on how … Continue reading

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We’re our own worst enemies…

Jessica asked me to take a few photographs of her (yea I was also stunned) for some school project. At least I think it’s a school project – it could also just be something she and her friends have decided … Continue reading

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There *is* light at the end of the tunnel…

Phew, what a week and weekend – exhausting, stressful, emotional and exciting all at the same time. As you know we’ve been in the house since Friday 24 October and for the first time Wouter cooked last night. I know … Continue reading

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Mom has been helping the kids sort their bedrooms out, and a damn fine job she’s been doing too. Jessica’s room looks fantastic and as soon as it is fully finished (she still needs her computer desk and curtain rods) … Continue reading

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Does this happen to you?

I sure hope it does, otherwise I’m getting myself tested for altzheimers…. I’m in the cafe yesterday because I suddenly had the attack of the munchies and needed reinforcing before I tackled the ‘no matter how much I pack there still … Continue reading

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