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Tag Archives: Christmas
The Things Kids Say
At bedtime last night DS2 asked ‘how old was Jesus when he was deaded?’ I was quite taken aback at this question, moreso because I wasn’t even aware he was familiar with ‘Jesus’! Well, I have mentioned him in passing, … Continue reading
Posted in Abu Dhabi, Desert, Dubai, Middle East, Parents, working mum
Tagged 25 December, children and religion, Children's questions about Jesus and God, Children's views of Jesus, Christmas, God, Jesus, Kids and religion, Meaning Jesus, Meaning of God, Meaning of Heaven, Santa, The Holy Trinity
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Merry Christmas Dubai
Today I received the good news that some of my Christmas cards made it to their European destinations. I am sooo pleased. The cards were cute; pictures of camels with red santa hats lounging in the sand, UAE landmarks, Christmas trees … Continue reading
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Tagged 4th July, ANZAC day, Canada Thanksgiving, Christianity + Dubai, Christians, Christmas, Christmas decorations, cultural differences, Diwali, Dubai Population, Easter, Emirati population, Happy Christmas, Hindu, Hollywood Christmas trees, Independence Day, Integration, Merry Christmas, Mona Lisa Smile, Multi-culturalism, Muslims, Nationalism, Ramadan in Dubai, Relgious tolerance, religious tolerance in Dubai, schools in dubai, Sikh, South Asians, St. Patrick's Day in Dubai, Thanksgiving, UAE National Day
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DS1’s List for Santa
And in no particular order of preference…..why do I get the feeling he has yet to complete this list?????? Bouncy Castle – I fear we do not have the space. Besides, it would melt in the desert! Rugby Kit – Only … Continue reading
Posted in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Middle East, Parents, School Holidays
Tagged Basketball, Burj Khalifa, Christmas, Christmas List, Desert, DS Nintendo + Dubai, England Flag, England Kit, England Rugby Kit, Fatboy beanbags, iPad3, Ireland Rugby Kit, Michael Jackson, NASA, Power Popper, Santa, Santa and Dubai, Santa and Middle East, Santa List, Sheikh Mohammed, Skateboards, Snowman in the desert, Star Wars, Star Wars Lego, Submarine
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Deck the Halls
I love this time of year. My 3 munckins love this time of year. Number 2 on the list of ‘Eternally Repeated Questions’, coming right behind ‘are we nearly there yet?’, ‘when can we put up the Christmas tree’, finally … Continue reading
Santa is Watching
Since July, it has taken all my strength to refrain from using what I thought was the ultimate bribe; Santa is watching! And it was with the excitement and enthusiasm of a 6 year old standing in line to see … Continue reading
Posted in Abu Dhabi, Desert, Dubai, Middle East, Parents
Tagged brawling brats, Christmas, Christmas in Dubai, dubai weather, Dubai winter weather, Elves, fighting siblings, mini monsters, mini monsters in Dubai, naughty and nice list, parenting, Santa, santa's wish list, sibling rivalry, Squabbling kids, Winter in Dubai, www.portablenorthpole.com
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Spelling Bee
Yesterday I made a deal with my kids. If they do their homework without whining, then they can keep their privileges: after school activities like swimming, football, gymnastics, basically anything fun. If they wish to do anything outside of this, … Continue reading
Posted in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Parents
Tagged 4 letter words, Bikes, Bikes in Dubai, Children's Privileges, Christmas, Football, Gymnastics, Spelling, Spelling Bee, Spelling Tests, swimming
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