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One boy, three parties, 13th birthday
I have no idea what I was thinking when I asked Ron if he wants a birthday party this year. Over the years we have tried to avoid throwing birthday parties in every... Read More
My inspirational talk
I have been invited to be a guest in a Facebook live of one of the millions Facebook group I’m a member in (I think it has officially reached the point of addiction... Read More
Superstitions and Job Searching
I broke the kids. We can no longer leave the house without them searching for cars with the same three digits on the license plate (in Malta all cars have, or are supposed... Read More
Invisible disabilities – Do I tell or do I hide?
Dealing with invisible disabilities, you always have the question – do I tell, or do I hide? Ever since Yon was diagnosed we had to wrestle with this question, and every time we... Read More
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The Great British Budget Challenge
I am, as usual, a bit late to the party but this time I have a very good excuse. I have been terribly sick for about two weeks and spent my time in bed and with no internet connection. I … Read More
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The Other Breeds of Guide Dog: Assistance and Companion Dogs
Guide dogs are a subject very close to my heart, first of all because when I was young we had a beautiful labrador who didn’t quite make the cut for being a guide dog, but was the gentlest soul I … Read More
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NatWest First Saver and Growing Up Fast
A few weeks ago I got invited to participate in making a video for the new NatWest First Saver account for under 16s. When I say “I” what I really mean is Ron, since they wanted to interview children to … Read More
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Spread a little happiness (#spreadalittlehappiness)
A few weeks ago the lovely Jocelyn from The Reading Residence contacted me about taking part in a blog flash mob and spread some happiness around. Of course I said yes, because how can you possibly say no to the … Read More
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Week 3 – defeating the app
Diets make you into a liar. Have you ever noticed this or is it just me? Maybe a lier is too strong a word, but for sure they turn you into a conniving person. I mean, I like to think … Read More
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Losing the Hebrew
My boys are losing their Hebrew. I guess it was only to be expected, after all Ron has been four when we left Israel, and Yon was five months old. They have both passed the “most of their life” point … Read More
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The disability program conundrum
“Excuse me, do you perhaps have a disability discount?” Who said that? I look around, until I realise, hey, it was me. I can feel my cheeks beginning to glow bright red (yes, I know who Ron inherited his tendency … Read More
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Week 2 in hell
I’ve made it. For the first time in my whole life I haven’t had any chocolate at all for 14 days. It has been my goal so many times in the past and I’ve never made it past the 10 … Read More
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Letting go and letting grow
I don’t remember being a young mum. I blocked that first year with Ron completely because the only thing I do remember is the feeling that it will never end. The only thing I remember is how much I felt … Read More
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Siblings
There is a new linky going around the blogosphere, and it’s all about siblings. It’s all about taking a photo of your kids together at the 10th of every month. I looked around on Friday, and everyone were joining in, … Read More
