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Baby yoga with Alice & Sophie

May 3, 2010 BritMumInNZ 6 Comments Alice, Sarah, Sophie

With Alice being awake for longer stretches during the day I am finding time to do more exercise. Today, Sophie led me in a yoga workout. Alice joined in with a few baby stretches and thought the sight of Sophie and Mummy standing on their heads was hilarious…

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Then and Now

May 3, 2010May 3, 2010 BritMumInNZ 2 Comments Random Musings

Taking my shower on Saturday morning, enjoying ten minutes of ‘me’ time, I found myself reflecting on how at this stage of my life I am more inspired and pleased for friends when they shout from the roof-tops that they’ve done a 5 km run or joined a gym, than stories of downing shots over […]

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Four week’s on…

March 18, 2010March 18, 2010 BritMumInNZ 6 Comments Alice

… Alice has settled in beautifully. The past few day’s have seen an improvement in her ability to self-wind, which has meant a lot less walking around with her upright and propped up on our chests. She’s been feeding well and giving us big, hearty, appreciative burps in return. She’s getting stronger and more alert […]

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Exercise wins over housework

November 17, 2009 BritMumInNZ 4 Comments Random Musings

This morning was so beautiful that the thought of sorting out any cupboards and attending to house-work was very unappealing. So, after doing a little food shopping I put on my comfy shoes and headed out for a walk. It was such a treat to be out walking by myself, with only the thoughts in […]

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Hot, hot, hot!

February 8, 2009November 27, 2009 BritMumInNZ 8 Comments Charlotte, Dan, Sarah, Sophie

The past two day’s I’ve actually been thankful for the wind! It’s been hot and I’m not complaining! Friday was cooler but, with it being Waitangi Day (yah! Three day weekend!), we were determined to enjoy a good family day out. We met up with Kathy and Mark in Eastbourne for lots of ice-cream (basically!). […]

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Getting in the Exercise!

May 21, 2008November 27, 2009 BritMumInNZ 2 Comments Charlotte, Our pets, Sophie

The sun has been blissful this week and today the girls and I made the most of every opportunity to stretch our legs. Sophie and I spent the morning at Oriental Parade where we handled starfish and walked along the waterfront. I pushed her back to the car in the buggy – along the beach […]

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Inspirational Living

September 21, 2007November 27, 2009 BritMumInNZ Leave a comment Sarah

Ten years ago, when we first arrived in New Zealand, we’d take our lunch (frequently a Big Mac, I’m embarrassed to say), and watch in awe at the number of fitness fanatics along Wellington’s stunning waterfront. We’d say to each other, ‘Tomorrow,’ and make excuses. Eventually the clean-living spirit caught us in its force and […]

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