Category Archives: The Domestic Life

How to Spend a Rainy Day

Posted on January 24, 2012 by amanda

After a couple of days of sudden winter weather, we had a return to spring today. But although the temperature was great (I think it went up to 9 degrees Celsius!), it poured rain ALL.DAY.LONG. It basically looked like this … Continue reading →

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Using Time Change To My Benefit

Posted on November 8, 2011 by amanda

When we first had Claire, we pretty much just put her to bed right before we were heading off ourselves. It was fine because she slept a lot, and would usually be sleeping in her chair or swing right before … Continue reading →

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Cleaning Fiend

Posted on November 7, 2011 by amanda

One thing I’ve noticed since having a child is that it is much harder to get things done when you have a little one to look after, particularly a little one who depends on you for entertainment and mobility. That’s … Continue reading →

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Blocked

Posted on November 5, 2011 by amanda

Well, this isn’t good. It’s only November 5th, and I’m already having trouble of thinking about something to blog about for NaBloPoMo. The prompt is about writing when you’re pressed for time, which I am these days, but I just … Continue reading →

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Something of a Plan

Posted on April 7, 2011 by amanda

I’m the type of person who likes to plan. I know – for those of you who know me, that’s hardly a surprise. That’s not to say that I mind when some impromptu plans of a social nature come up, … Continue reading →

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The Dutiful Housewife

Posted on March 21, 2011 by amanda

So today is the first day in my new role as the dutiful housewife! Soon (one can always hope!) I will be adding stay-at-home-mom to that my self-description. I was very thankful that Friday went by as quickly as it … Continue reading →

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