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Tag: Mothers

Thank you, my daughters, for a perfect Mothers Day x

Posted on May 15, 2013May 16, 2013 by BritMumInNZ

It was Mothers Day here in New Zealand on Sunday. My daughters, without knowing it, gave me one of the best Mothers Day I’ve had. More than anything, a mother wishes for happy, content children and no major scuffles to break up! Miraculously, the whole day was one of peace, sunshine, blue sky and even…

Something that Makes You Happy & Mums!

Posted on May 13, 2012May 13, 2012 by BritMumInNZ

Hubbie came home from his travels yesterday and the smiles were BEAMING on all our faces. The sunshine returned to Wellington too, a perfect welcome home. HAPPY! HAPPY! HAPPY! Today in New Zealand is ‘Mothers Day’ (and in many other countries around the world). So LOVE to all my lovely Mummy friends and my own…

A mother knows; back to school blues.

Posted on May 3, 2011May 3, 2011 by BritMumInNZ

On the surface, her child is smiling, but a mother knows, there’s something hiding. A child may be sat – Straight backed, on the mat. But those focused eyes, aren’t alive, like a cats. She sees the tension, the torment within. The waning of a flame, as her child is tamed. Her child glazes over,…

‘Mothers’ is the theme for Lyrical Sunday (Week 18)

Posted on May 2, 2011 by BritMumInNZ

Mothers Day in New Zealand falls on the second Sunday of May. Many countries, the world over, have a special day to pay tribute to mothers, for all their love and support, and to make them feel special. The way in which Mother’s Day is celebrated varies from country to country, just as the date…

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