Author Archives: Tanya

It’s true….

Posted on 12/05/2009 by Tanya

*Anyone* can learn to cook in 24 hours – just not me. The other evening Jessica decided she was going to cook us dinner. I know, I too almost fell off the barstool in amazement. She did a really fantastic … Continue reading →

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<— Chuffed Mom

Posted on 11/11/2009 by Tanya

Both Jessica and Tamsyn did Trinity Guildhall music exams for the first time this year – Jessica went for the Grade 5 Recorder and Tamsyn did Grade 1 piano.  This was several weeks back and many practice sessions before that…. … Continue reading →

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Once upon a time…

Posted on 11/03/2009 by Tanya

There lived a family, a fairly typical modern day family – a mother, her two children and a Wouter. Life was plodding along at a fairly normal pace and all seemed well with the world until the mother came home … Continue reading →

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Poles, poles and more poles…

Posted on 10/29/2009 by Tanya

Isn’t that a pretty sight?  I have to say the kids were so excited when I told them we bought a new door – they thought we’d finally got around to getting a bedroom door, sorry kids…. it’s just a … Continue reading →

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<– *very* proud Mom

Posted on 10/15/2009 by Tanya

Last night was the arts and cultural awards ceremony at Fish Hoek High School for all grades. It was a fun evening, we were entertained by various short acts or musical performances by the students and the hospitality group made … Continue reading →

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Words fail me…

Posted on 10/08/2009 by Tanya

I actually don’t know where to start this story…. 2 years and 3 months ago I got married….I opted to revert back to my maiden name (not because there was anything wrong with Wouter’s surname – I hastily add – I … Continue reading →

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Daniel Powter says it so well

Posted on 09/23/2009 by Tanya

[*day = week] Where is the moment we needed the most You kick up the leaves and the magic is lost You tell me your blue skies fade to grey You tell me your passion’s gone away And I don’t … Continue reading →

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Ouch…

Posted on 09/21/2009 by Tanya

People are strange, well maybe not strange so much but so caught up in the constraints of polite society. Every single nurse, doctor, anesthetist that crossed my path this weekend started the conversation the same way…. “So, how you feeling?” … Continue reading →

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<—– Chuffed

Posted on 09/17/2009 by Tanya

As most of you are aware (well all 3 of you who read this blog are) my culinary skills are somewhat challenged – and don’t get me started on baking. I’m world famous for being able to screw up an … Continue reading →

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Permanent cure for hiccups

Posted on 08/24/2009 by Tanya

If you’ve ever wondered if there’s a permanent cure for the hiccups – wonder no more. It’s simple really – use one of the old fashioned remedies. Let me paint the scene for you…. you’re quietly sitting on the couch … Continue reading →

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