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Charlotte

Happy travels to our nine year old – first independent flight!

September 29, 2012September 30, 2012 BritMumInNZ 5 Comments Charlotte, Holidays

Charlotte approached the international departure gate and was approached by someone waiting for her. She turned to smile and wave us a good-bye. I was aware of her Daddy saying, ‘Can I have a hug?’, whilst I grappled with young two-year old Alice in my arms – who was determined to make a run through […]

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The Photo Gallery: Hands – on a jar of Kiwi Marmite!

June 28, 2012June 28, 2012 BritMumInNZ 4 Comments Charlotte, photography, Sarah, Special Days

Like her mother, she loves it with passion – only I grew up in England, eating Marmite of a different nation. This is Kiwi Marmite, home grown in this land – The real monty for a Kiwi born girl. Sad truth is, the New Zealand factory – was destroyed in the Christchurch earthquake. News of […]

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Things I’m Loving: To my beautiful 8 year old x

March 31, 2012April 2, 2012 BritMumInNZ 2 Comments Charlotte, Loving & Not Loving

“When the dog bites, When the bee stings, When I’m feeling sad, I simply remember my favourite things, And then I don’t feel so bad.” –  ‘My Favourite Things‘ from The Sound of Music LOVE listening to YOU – My beautiful 8 year old, singing this classic song. And LOVE so many other wonderful things, as […]

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Happy 8th Birthday Charlotte!

June 28, 2011June 28, 2011 BritMumInNZ 6 Comments Charlotte, Special Days

Dear Charlotte, ‘Eight’ seems such a ‘milestone’ year. We’ve seen you blossom into such an independent, kind, caring, sensitive, creative character over the past eight years. Your love of art, music and dance touches every corner of our home. We are so proud of how far you’ve progressed in all that you do and the […]

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Solstice – New life after the longest night: Lyrical Sunday

June 26, 2011June 26, 2011 BritMumInNZ 8 Comments Charlotte, Lyrical Sunday, Writing

The longest night, many moons ago, Was bitter cold, with snow on distant ranges. I wrapped my arms around my swollen middle, Overly expectant. I gazed up at the blanket sky, Dazzled with star light, Wondering when my new life would begin. Stirring deep within my womb, Full of life against the winter gloom. As […]

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