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Old friend

October 28, 2006November 28, 2009 BritMumInNZ Leave a comment Sarah

There’s nothing like a surprise visit from an old friend to lift ones spirits.

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Creativity of a 3 year old

October 27, 2006November 28, 2009 BritMumInNZ Leave a comment Charlotte, Sarah

Creativity comes in all forms… the more traditional forms of painting and lego construction to plastering ones body in a chain of stickers before bed and covering the cat in glitter.

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Spring has Sprung!

September 18, 2006August 31, 2010 BritMumInNZ Leave a comment Sarah

With spring sunshine warming the veins it was the perfect excuse to get the beer tap flowing and enjoy some good cheer with friends.

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Jouer!

August 9, 2006May 27, 2010 BritMumInNZ Leave a comment Sarah

Learning through play, bring it on!

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Letting Go, Nearly

August 7, 2006May 27, 2010 BritMumInNZ Leave a comment Charlotte, Sarah

Charlotte started Montessori Pre-School last week. We lasted one week!

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Moving On

June 10, 2006December 7, 2009 Dan Leave a comment Sarah

We’re selling up and moving on, the Beanie Gals are hard at work. We had our first ‘Open Home’ on Sunday and myself and the girls are hard at work keeping the house ‘sparkly’ for prospective buyers.

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Four Months and I’m in Love

May 12, 2006November 27, 2009 BritMumInNZ 1 Comment Sarah

As I lay nursing Sophie to sleep tonight I thought, “I’m in love”.

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Happy Easter

April 25, 2006November 27, 2009 BritMumInNZ Leave a comment Sarah

Well, it wouldn�t have been Easter without a visit from the Easter bunny.

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My First PDT

March 28, 2006November 27, 2009 BritMumInNZ 2 Comments Sarah

Today, I had my first PDT (Public Display Tantrum). One tired toddler (slept 9 hours last night) hit the floor in central library and put on an all kicking, head-banging, arm thrashing display.

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The Wind’s Changing

March 23, 2006May 27, 2010 BritMumInNZ Leave a comment Sarah

The clocks went back and Wellington’s infamous, wild winds kicked in with full force. With the change in the wind, and the cooler temperatures, Charli decided her ‘cloud’ bed was a better place to sleep than the floor after all.

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Who Needs A Bed?

March 16, 2006May 27, 2010 BritMumInNZ Leave a comment Sarah

A regular day in the life of a SAHM…

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Poos

March 14, 2006May 27, 2010 BritMumInNZ Leave a comment Sarah

‘Place clingfilm over the toilet seat, that’ll be more hygenic than the potty.’

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Birth Story: The Arrival of Sophie Jade

December 26, 2005February 15, 2013 BritMumInNZ 2 Comments Sarah, Sophie, Special Days

The arrival of Sophie Jade…

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Birth Story

June 28, 2003October 2, 2025 BritMumInNZ 1 Comment Charlotte, Sarah, Special Days

As told by my Mummy…

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