Category Archives: Children

Dank Je Voor De Liedjes

Today was a real treat, as I had front row, centre seat tickets to see Mamma Mia in Carré. And not just two of them, either, but also a third, so that Eloïse could enjoy it, too. It was another … Continue reading

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In The Twinkling Of An Eye

It seems as if it were only yesterday that I was registering my daughter’s birth in a stuffy office somewhere in Sunnyvale, California (if I remember correctly). How can it be, then, that I’ve already had to renew her passport? … Continue reading

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Praatdansen

Eloïse has completed her first full week at primary school and enjoyed every minute of it. She has greeted the start of each new day with enthusiasm and excitement, which has proved quite contagious. We’re all slowly getting used to … Continue reading

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Third Day

Eloïse’s tertiary day at school saw an altogether more confident girl say her goodbyes at 08:30. She held our hand as we stood behind her chair and children continued to file into the classroom, but when we said we had … Continue reading

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Another Fun Day

Eloïse had another successful day at school on Thursday. She said that she spoke to one of the other children, so she’s starting to come out of her shell now. Friday should be quite easy now, I think, although I … Continue reading

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