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Silent Sunday

Posted on July 21, 2013 by BritMumInNZ

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Mid-winter? You have to be kidding!

Posted on July 16, 2010 by BritMumInNZ

Dear Weather Gods, THANK YOU for listening and blessing the second week of the school holidays with such AMAZING weather! It has been so easy to enjoy this week with such fine weather days. I have been ridiculously sleep deprived, but the Vitamin D dose has kept me going. Thursday was heaven sent and after…

Perfect Friday Out and About

Posted on April 9, 2010April 9, 2010 by BritMumInNZ

Today was a perfect Friday – for those of us not having to work that is. Whilst Dan was extremely busy meeting deadlines, his girls were lapping up the Autumn sunshine. He’s been cycling to and from work most days, but this morning we drove him in and enjoyed a cuppa. We’re so loving the…

Winter sunshine makes for lots of fun

Posted on August 7, 2009November 27, 2009 by BritMumInNZ

When the sun is out, there is so much fun to be had in the great outdoors of New Zealand. Even though we live in a city (well in a suburb a 10-minute drive from the city) we have plenty of nature within our grasp. Whilst Charli was working hard at school and earning certificates…

Days like these remind me why I heart Wellington

Posted on October 31, 2008September 11, 2010 by BritMumInNZ

There are always ups and downs and I have them aplenty. It wouldn’t matter where I lived, I’d still have them. Sometimes, it’s easier to blame where I am for the downs and not ‘where I’m at’ personally. Often, it’s ‘me’ that’s the problem and not the surrounds. Though when a cold southerly batters our…

Free

Posted on October 18, 2008October 18, 2008 by BritMumInNZ

I wanted to be free today, to wander aimlessly and have random conversations. To sit in a bar on my own and talk to strangers. To be a tourist in my own city – Wellington – I can do that. So, after a lovely morning of ballet and family fun at Waitangi Park, Dan headed…

Sophie the Chatterbox!

Posted on August 28, 2008August 28, 2008 by BritMumInNZ

SJ is approaching two and three quarters and is such a little chatterbox. She’s an absolute delight to spend the day with and puts a smile on everyone’s face. This week has followed our usual pattern of visits to the library for story-time, swim lesson, play-dates and time enjoying the outdoors. Today, was a day…

A Blogging Break: Tons to Report!

Posted on January 16, 2008November 27, 2009 by BritMumInNZ

Chez Lee has enjoyed a blogging break due to good weather, no Kindi, the arrival of our beloved pianos (resulting in lots of late night jamming sessions!) and making the most of the light evenings. It’s so brilliant not having to be out the door by a predetermined time and family harmony is so much…

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