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Tropical Mum

A Canadian-born naturalised Australian, I live in paradise with my husband and two small boys. I work part-time as a virtual assistant and have...
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Friday Funny: Toilet Sketch

Friday Funny: Toilet Sketch

Tropical Mum ― It's Friday, a day for winding down, for looking forward to the weekend. It's a great time to share a laugh and a giggle, so on Fridays I like to share something funny with you, and I hope you'll join in the fun. So, the idea is to share anything... (more)
 Tropical Mum ― Posted 2 days ago
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Puppy Talk

Puppy Talk

Tropical Mum ― I've become her again. I cringe as I remember when I first became a mother, and all I ever talked about was the baby. My every thought was of the baby, of his bodily functions, of his feeding, of his sleeping, of my sleeping (or lack thereof). My non... (more)
 Tropical Mum ― Posted 5 days ago
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Friday Funny: Belated Mothers' Day Humour

Friday Funny: Belated Mothers' Day Humour

Tropical Mum ― It's Friday, a day for winding down, for looking forward to the weekend. It's a great time to share a laugh and a giggle, so on Fridays I like to share something funny with you, and I hope you'll join in the fun. So, the idea is to share anything... (more)
 Tropical Mum ― Posted 9 days ago
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The Pitter-Patter of Little Feet

The Pitter-Patter of Little Feet

Tropical Mum ― Got a call yesterday afternoon. It was Will, wrong number, he didn't intend to call me. I said sweetly, "I must have been on your mind". He said in a jokingly sarcastic way, "Yeah, that must have been it." We hung up. Not one minute later, the phone... (more)
 Tropical Mum ― Made popular 11 days ago
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A Musical Hug

Tropical Mum ― Sinuses are doing leaky gross things, head is aching and self-pity abounds. I'm getting a cold, and when all I want to do is climb back into bed and pull the doona over my head, I am forced to soldier on. The kids have to get to school and there is... (more)
 Tropical Mum ― Posted 12 days ago
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The Gift of Letting Go

The Gift of Letting Go

Tropical Mum ― Today is Mother's Day. My children seem to have missed the memo about mums getting to sleep in on their day. On the dot of 6 a.m. they were at my bedside willing me to get out of bed to embark on the treasure hunt they had prepared. After treasures... (more)
 Tropical Mum ― Posted 14 days ago
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Friday Funny: Mitchell and Webb

Friday Funny: Mitchell and Webb

Tropical Mum ― It's Friday, a day for winding down, for looking forward to the weekend. It's a great time to share a laugh and a giggle, so on Fridays I like to share something funny with you, and I hope you'll join in the fun. So, the idea is to share anything... (more)
 Tropical Mum ― Posted 16 days ago
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Aspiring to Be Artsy Fartsy

Aspiring to Be Artsy Fartsy

Tropical Mum ― Recently, I shared a vision I had as a young person, a vision of what my future would hold as a grown-up. What I didn't mention is that my vision had two versions. The second version involved my pursuing an artistic career and becoming a graphic... (more)
 Tropical Mum ― Made popular 19 days ago
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Friday Funny: Men in Coats

Friday Funny: Men in Coats

Tropical Mum ― It's Friday, a day for winding down, for looking forward to the weekend. It's a great time to share a laugh and a giggle, so on Fridays I like to share something funny with you, and I hope you'll join in the fun. So, the idea is to share anything... (more)
 Tropical Mum ― Posted 23 days ago
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How Do I Get That Can't-Sit-Down Gene?

How Do I Get That Can't-Sit-Down Gene?

Tropical Mum ― Will's mum is visiting.It seems as if whenever we've spent time with Mum, there have been things going on that caused her life to be super busy. Last year she was in the throes of organising a family reunion for more than 150 relatives. A few months... (more)
 Tropical Mum ― Posted 25 days ago
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Friday Funny: Children's Show Parodies and Humour

Friday Funny: Children's Show Parodies and Humour

Tropical Mum ― It's Friday, a day for winding down, for looking forward to the weekend. It's a great time to share a laugh and a giggle, so on Fridays I like to share something funny with you, and I hope you'll join in the fun. So, the idea is to share anything... (more)
 Tropical Mum ― Posted on Apr 26th, 2012
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Yesterday I Was on Fire. Today Not So Much.

Yesterday I Was on Fire. Today Not So Much.

Tropical Mum ― Dusting Off the IronYesterday, I was awesome. I did something that resembled 50 loads of washing, drying, folding and putting away. I ironed. Let me say that again...I ironed. To illustrate the significance of this, recently, a friend drew (very... (more)
 Tropical Mum ― Posted on Apr 24th, 2012
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Friday Funny: Rowan Atkinson

Friday Funny: Rowan Atkinson

Tropical Mum ― It's Friday, a day for winding down, for looking forward to the weekend. It's a great time to share a laugh and a giggle, so on Fridays I like to share something funny with you, and I hope you'll join in the fun. So, the idea is to share anything... (more)
 Tropical Mum ― Posted on Apr 19th, 2012
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The Road Not Taken

The Road Not Taken

Tropical Mum ― As a teenager, I had a clear vision of my future.There was this old grey building with an ornate exterior and flower boxes at the windows. It was located in Downtown Vancouver, and to me it looked like it was the oldest building in the city. I liked... (more)
 Tropical Mum ― Made popular on Apr 19th, 2012
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Foisting My Childhood Memories on My Offspring

Foisting My Childhood Memories on My Offspring

Tropical Mum ― The Sound of Music was aired every year of my childhood, and I sat with my eyes glued to the television screen each and every time it aired. So when I was at the library recently browsing the DVD selection for something to watch with the kids, this... (more)
 Tropical Mum ― Made popular on Apr 17th, 2012