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Author: BritMumInNZ
School Holiday Mayhem
Two weeks of school holiday. It’s wet and windy. Dan’s loving it. The trip into work is quiet and effortless and he’s not at all jealous of me keeping the children entertained when it’s a howling Southerly. Fortunately Wellington is blessed with some great indoor venues for young and old children alike. However, taking preschoolers…
Teary Farewell to Aunty Claire
Aunty Claire flew home to England today and it was such a sad farewell. It will probably be another couple of years till we see each other again and the parting was made even harder after seeing the bond she has developed with her two nieces. Charlotte and Sophie have really grown close to Claire…
Sisters
It’s been three, long years since I’ve seen my sister. Our reunion this year has brought us so much closer and both of us are at a more spiritual place in our lives. That being so, darling hubbie packed us into town at 2.30pm this afternoon for a much overdue catch up. This was after…
Inspirational Living
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…
Two Becomes Three?
No, I’m not pregnant, but I am in danger of turning into a crazy cat woman! I love cats, but I never planned on caring for three of them and I’m not particularly pro-cats in New Zealand, since they are an introduced species. New Zealand’s only known native land mammal is the bat. The Maoris…
Spring in Wellington
When the wind blows there is a chill in the air, but the sunshine is smiling on Wellington and all rugged up there’s no stopping us from enjoying this magnificent city. Charlotte is showing increasing talent with the camera in these beautifully composed photographs. Not bad for a young four year old! The last photograph,…
Settled and Happy
We’ve been back home in New Zealand for nearly a fortnight and it feels good to be back to our regular routines. Charlotte settled straight back in and is so happy. She particularly enjoyed Aunty Claire’s company in our first week back. Sophie took a particular shine to Aunty Claire’s boyfriend, Mike, and keeps saying,…
Back at Kindi
Charlotte’s back at Kindi and all my positive visualisation of her happily returning obviously sent out the right message to the Universe, as she is loving it. On her first day she was greeted by several children running up to hug her and she was so happy. Today I walked in at the end of…
Happy Father’s Day!
Happy Father’s Day to Daddy Dan from his adoring fans! Little Sophie kept him up most of the night, wanting all the cuddles and love she could get, regardless of the hour! She’s spent the past two month’s holidaying in the UK and sharing a bedroom with her dear Daddy, so adjusting to her own…
Red Rocks and Seals on the Wellington South Coast
Red Rocks Coastal Walk on Wellington’s South Coast is a breathtaking stroll along a rugged path looking out on the Cook Strait. It’s popular with four-wheel drives, fisherman, mountain bikers and walkers. Yesterday we took Aunty Claire to visit the seals, which come ashore between May and October, and enjoy stunning vistas of the South…
I hate you! Go to jail Mummy!
Is it that Charlotte’s been playing too much Monopoly? How could such hurtful words come from such an angelic face? It was whilst holidaying in the UK she first uttered these words. If it hadn’t been for a dear friend, who had her first child a few years before I entered the realm of motherhood,…
Home Safe Via Sunny San Francisco
We’ve arrived home, finally! I think the girls tired their hardest to put Aunty Claire off having children for life, but their charm and smiles (in between the occasional tantrum on a ten hour day flight from London to San Francisco) won over her heart in the end. Claire and I really enjoyed our time…
Two More Sleeps Till Our Return Journey to NZ!
We fly home to New Zealand on Friday morning, after nearly two month’s in good ‘ole Blighty with the folks. We can’t wait to get back to Dan (aka Daddy) and our home. Staying on longer as helped me come full circle in the all too expected roller coaster of emotions one feels on return…