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Another Baby On The Way!!!

Yes, we are having another baby!!!!!  Bring out the confetti!!!    Was It Planned? I know one of the first questions that everyone asks is: Was it planned?  And the answer is: Not by us  With our youngest now at four, we thought we were out of the “baby-season” and well on our way on the “raising” season…..but “Surprise Surprise”,…

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Well-Used Toy = Happy Parent

Nothing makes me happier than a well-used toy! 🙌🏾 We bought this scooter about a decade ago for our first born and it has been handed down, all the way to the 4th  And I couldn’t be happier to let it go, on some “You’ve really served our family, you may go rest in peace now (or is it pieces?…

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BIRTH STORY

A whole lifetime later, I know, but finally, here’s the birth story of our last born (you guys know how it can get in parent-ville 🙂 In the beginning… For as long as I can remember, I’ve always wanted to have lots of kids. My husband and I initially wanted to have “as many kids as we can”.  Then that…

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5 Tips for Travelling With Kids

It’s holiday season again, and many of us will be travelling across the country to spend some well-needed resting time, or to visit loved ones! For us, travelling has turned into a whole new game, because we have four little humans to consider.  So, I thought I should share some of the things that have been helpful for us when travelling with little ones.

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An Ode To My Boobs

I know I usually joke about my teabag boobs 😛😅 but today I actually wanna appreciate these sisters 😅. I realised the other day that when I look at my boobs, I see the teabags they are and even though I’ve accepted and love them, I was always looking at them in a negative light. But it struck me the…

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Chasing Snow

When we (& our other friends with 4 kids) saw the snow weather forecast in the Free State; and decided to pack up your 8 kids and chase the snow, this is what went down: – Lots of food– A zillion snacks– A million “Are we there yets”– A million & one pee stops– 5 hours there, 1,5 hours in…

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