Monthly Archives: October 2008

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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Some days are better than others…

I remember watching a movie as a child called Pollyanna (turns out it was a book first) it was at a birthday party for some girl from my class when I still lived in Fish Hoek (the first time round) – so … Continue reading

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Stop the world, I want to get off…

Despite the crushing sense of impending doom that is pervading my life at the moment (you’ll understand when you look at the pictures on Wouter’s blog) I still managed to buy the girls bean bags which I’ve been promising them … Continue reading

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A little sad…

I was thinking about the park home and not living there anymore, and while there are many things I won’t miss (like the 9 sleeping policeman I have to drive over to get from the park gate to my house) … Continue reading

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I’m going slightly mad…

As a kid growing up I was the happy go lucky child, nothing phased me – some might even say I was too lazy to get wound up about anything – I think I must be getting old because this … Continue reading

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Mixed emotions…

Yesterday I stayed at home with Jessica – she has flu, poor kid. This meant I could get on with some more packing and I managed to do something which I’ve been meaning to do for some time now – … Continue reading

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And finally….

Sunday we had a braai with the folks and my brother plus his family.  They’re emigrating to Australia soon so we had a get together.  I didn’t get to take many photos – which is unusual for me, but I … Continue reading

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House update…

Wouter spent much of the weekend routing the kitchen counter. Whilst he was doing that I decided to cover some of the shelves in my bedroom wardrobe with a very nice contact paper we found at the local hardware store.  … Continue reading

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Weekend antics, part 2

As previously mentioned we had Jessica’s party on Saturday evening – I’d bought everything for an oil and chocolate fondue, had the party packs ready – the three close friends had arrived and all was set for a nice sedate(ish) … Continue reading

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