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Latest post on 08 July 2013 - 20:17
Luckily, as ours are not up for renewal for another year and a half, we're ok for now. It's just for our maid that its becoming a problem... :( Hopefully my DHs employer can provide him with a Dubai visa as hubby works 3 days AD, 2 days Dubai :0
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Latest post on 08 July 2013 - 19:19
My DH was just informed by his employer that AD government has change the rules with immediate effect....and no-one (so not just government employees) with an AD work visa can renew their visa anymore whilst having a tenancy contract in Dubai. So every employee looking at renewing their visa whilst living in Dubai will have a problem :( His employer is trying to negotiate with government, but in meantime they are trying to process all visas up for renewal (like the one for our maid) this week. So if your work will change your visa to AD you might be looking at moving there instead of having the choice of commuting.
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Latest post on 05 July 2013 - 08:20
My DD has very flat feet (ankles rolling inside) and we went to see Laura at Dubai Podiatry centre. She explained really well what my DD's treatment would be like, what to expect and how long it might take. [url=http://www.dubaipodiatry.com/'>link[/url'>
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Latest post on 04 July 2013 - 12:23
Schiphol is quite easy to get around....everything is pretty well signposted, so she should be ok. My nieces (then 16 & 17) flew from Schiphol to Dubai on their own 2 years ago, and my eldest niece had been flying in and out of schiphol to Dubai quite a lot of times now. She's always bit nervous to go on her own, but manages really well :) I'm not sure but I think you actually get (if flying KLM to Schiphol) an overview on your tv-screen with all the transfer-gates, so you can see beforehand which transfer-gate (T) to go to.
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Latest post on 04 July 2013 - 10:58
Congratulations, how wonderful a little baby boy :)) With regards to BF... Make sure you feed your little boy on demand, meaning that as soon as he starts sucking on his fingers or making little noises like licking his lips or anything, try feeding him. Don't try to feed him on the clock as he will 'ask' you with all little signals, even before crying, for food. As he is so little, BF is hard work for him so he might fall asleep while feeding him. Try to stroke under his feet a little when he falls asleep, as he might start sucking again then. Or stroke him gently on his cheek. It doesn't matter if you feed him 10 or 12 (or 14 little feeds...) times a day....he will get into a routine after a few weeks. And remember, the more you feed him, the more he 'empties' your breasts, the higher your milk-production will be.... Try not to put him on a scale to weigh him too much (just because it might be nerve-wrecking), keeping track of how many proper, wet nappies he has is a good indicator if he is drinking enough with you. I've breast-fed 2 of my 3 children and as soon as I had to feed them by bottle, the BF just became so much harder as they got a bit 'lazy' since drinking from a free flowing bottle was so much easier for them ;) If you want to avoid that, there is always an option of finger-feeding him, which resembles BF more than drinking from a bottle. I'm not sure where to get sets for that, as my kids weren't babies anymore when we moved here :) Good luck, enjoy such a special time :)
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Latest post on 13 June 2013 - 11:15
If you like going to a museum, the Rijksmuseum just reopened after a long person of renovation. You can take a canal tour that takes you to the museum as well (saves you from waiting in line to get entry ticket to museum as well). Sorry, will come back later with more details, will try to find a link but am running out now :)
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Latest post on 02 June 2013 - 16:37
Hi KenzaB Sorry didn't see you message earlier. For Dutch lessons, both DIA and Greenfields Community school have integrated Dutch lessons in their school programme (I thinks Dutch children will follow Dutch while other children will have French). There's also the possibility of Dutch lessons after school,and that is located mostly in Raffles school. Dutch school (Language One) has a few classrooms there and all teachers are either Dutch or Belgian. The lessons focus mostly on reading, writing and speaking, but also Dutch culture. The principal of the school is Geert Simons, for further information you can always call or email him. Have a look at the website of De Nederlandse Vereniging. They have all the contact info available. [url=http://www.nldubai.nl/home/2'>link[/url'> We have the same problem here, we both speak Dutch and our son goes to the nursery and now he barely even speaks Dutch anymore. He is 2,5 years old and everything that comes out of his mouth is english or a mix between dutch and english. I am also very concerned about his english not being as good as the children of native english speakers so I do correct him when he makes english mistakes, not sure if that is the appropriate thing to do. Could you tell me more about the Dutch school please? Hi ChuckyDucky, I'm Dutch and before me moved to the Middle East my children didn't speak one word of English. My eldest two, then 7 and 10, weren't accepted at first into any school but after 3 months of English lessons at home (3x per week) they were accepted in a school in October and by Christmas they spoke pretty good English :) And now, my eldest doing his GCSE's, he actually is doing English literature for his GCSE's which, according to his teacher, not all kids with English as a second language can do. My youngest just turned 4 when we moved, went to a pre-school and struggled a bit at first. But within a few months she only spoke English and we actually had trouble getting her to speak Dutch again :0) My children now mostly speak English when they're together as that is the language they speak most of the day. It is really important that both you and your husband speak your own first language consistently to your child, as fluency in your mother tongue will help you learn another language easier. As for Dutch, when your son turns 4, he can actually attend Dutch school as well. It's not a full time school so he'll have to go to another (English-speaking) school during the day, but once a week after school, he can attend Dutch school. Dutch school is about speaking Dutch with other children, learning to read and write properly in Dutch and learning about Dutch culture (so they celebrate King's Day, Sinterklaas etc.)
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Latest post on 01 June 2013 - 09:55
Hi ChuckyDucky, I'm Dutch and before me moved to the Middle East my children didn't speak one word of English. My eldest two, then 7 and 10, weren't accepted at first into any school but after 3 months of English lessons at home (3x per week) they were accepted in a school in October and by Christmas they spoke pretty good English :) And now, my eldest doing his GCSE's, he actually is doing English literature for his GCSE's which, according to his teacher, not all kids with English as a second language can do. My youngest just turned 4 when we moved, went to a pre-school and struggled a bit at first. But within a few months she only spoke English and we actually had trouble getting her to speak Dutch again :0) My children now mostly speak English when they're together as that is the language they speak most of the day. It is really important that both you and your husband speak your own first language consistently to your child, as fluency in your mother tongue will help you learn another language easier. As for Dutch, when your son turns 4, he can actually attend Dutch school as well. It's not a full time school so he'll have to go to another (English-speaking) school during the day, but once a week after school, he can attend Dutch school. Dutch school is about speaking Dutch with other children, learning to read and write properly in Dutch and learning about Dutch culture (so they celebrate King's Day, Sinterklaas etc.)
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 21:19
I have just had my son tested via GP...and what she explained to me was that, even though his T4 levels were low (in his case), his T3 levels and TSH were within range for his age (DS is 13). Are all your levels too high, is it just either the T3, or the T4 or TSH? Further testing depends on which levels are too high, or too low and what combination (T3 and TSH, or T4 and TSH....) and where the high or low production originates from. In my sons case, because his TSH level is within range they will only monitor every 3 months to see if there has been any change, so no need for medication. I'm sorry I cannot recommend a doctor, but from what I've been told and read in some cases it might be triggered by not getting enough iodine in your system. I know in the Netherlands all bread has extra iodine added to make sure people get enough, I'm not sure that happens here in the UAE? But check if the salt you use is iodised. (The GP we went to see is specialised in thyroid issues, she was actually the one that discovered my DS thyroid gland felt bigger than normal....which is why we had him tested afterwards.) I hope someone else will be able to recommend another doctor for you.
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Latest post on 26 April 2013 - 12:19
There's also Emirates Equestrian Centre, near Bab al Shams. My eldest DS has been riding there for the last 4 years, my youngest DD started last year. Very, very pleased with them.
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Latest post on 16 April 2013 - 18:44
My DS just told me one of his friends in Dutch school showed him a text from his mum that Repton will be off tomorrow. So must be some truth to it, but why?
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Latest post on 06 April 2013 - 08:13
In the Netherlands most children do get explained about the birds and the bees at a young age. My then 8-yr old DS started asking questions about 'where do babies come from' and esp. 'How do they get out?' as my sister was pregnant with twins at that time. He had a friend over for a sleepover and while we were sitting at breakfast the questions kept coming. Friend knew something about the mechanics of *** and birth and my DS asked me if it was true....explained to him that yes, it was true. He just looked at me, then 'ugh, that is sooooo gross, I'm never going to have kids' :) But all my children understood by age 8 or 9 most of it, even though not in detail, at least the general knowledge was there. Kids will listen and hear what they want to. If your explanation gets too detailed or is simply too much for them to digest, they will 'zone' out. They will hear what they are ready to hear. Children in school will get s** education at school by the age of 10/11. It was quite interesting when I spoke to a British friend of mine who is a GP. She actually told me that there is talk in the UK about adapting the Dutch s** education model as apparently The Netherlands has the lowest teenage pregnancy rate in Europe.
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Latest post on 12 March 2013 - 19:38
You can do it :) It is just really hard to loose weight esp. since you cannot give food up completely. You have to eat daily and it is all about making the right choices. I have been keeping a food diary (My Fitness Pal - app on my Ipad) and have been very honest with myself when filling it in and so far have lost 15 kgs. I have joined a gym and go training at least 4 times a week, 2 sessions are with a personal trainer. Just keep picturing the end-result, and you do have to believe in yourself! Losing weight will help lessen the pain in your knees, ankles etc. I suffer from really bad migraines but have had less attacks recently as I'm eating much less fat, less sugar etc. The first few weeks are the hardest, but once you start loosing weight and people start to notice, it will be a real boost. Today I walked past a student in school with my DS. Hadn't seen her for a while, and she commented to my DS that I looked 'so skinny' :) Well, my being skinny is at least another 15 kgs away but it did make my day. So keep us updated on how you're doing and we'll keep you motivated :) *edited to change :( into :) <em>edited by Rotetho on 12/03/2013</em>
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Latest post on 12 March 2013 - 19:27
Wellington international this year offered BTEC courses for students in year 10. They can go on doing BTEC post-16. I'm not sure, but I think there were this year 3 choices BTEC: PE, business and ? (Sorry, can't remember 3rd option). Last year they did say during a presentation about GCSE options they might do more BTECs but as they've just started offering vocational courses, it might take a while.
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Latest post on 07 March 2013 - 14:08
I'm using an app on my iPad to track what I've eaten during a day, MyFitnessPal and it works really well for me, lost 14,3kg so far :) Today I have eaten: Breakfast: Yoghurt with raspberries and Kellogs Lunch: 4 Wasa crackers with Heinz cucumber spread (2) and liver pâté (2 crackers as well), 2 carrots Dinner: Chicken 'stew' with rice (recipe from Hairy Bikers but from their weight loss book, so Hairy Dieters) Snacks: 1 curly wurly, 5 Tuc biscuits and fresh pineapple. Not hungry at all and still less than my total daily calories allowed :D Rotetho how good is that cookbook? I love it! Made the mediterranean burgers and DH didnt even know they had corgette in them ;) It's brilliant....and my kids love, love, love the chilli salad bowls :) So now every Tuesday is chilli salad bowl-day :D The rich beef and ale stew is also really yummie, the paprika chicken I had yesterday is really good, and, and, and....:) And so nice that everything is such low-calories :D
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Latest post on 06 March 2013 - 21:04
I'm using an app on my iPad to track what I've eaten during a day, MyFitnessPal and it works really well for me, lost 14,3kg so far :) Today I have eaten: Breakfast: Yoghurt with raspberries and Kellogs Lunch: 4 Wasa crackers with Heinz cucumber spread (2) and liver pâté (2 crackers as well), 2 carrots Dinner: Chicken 'stew' with rice (recipe from Hairy Bikers but from their weight loss book, so Hairy Dieters) Snacks: 1 curly wurly, 5 Tuc biscuits and fresh pineapple. Not hungry at all and still less than my total daily calories allowed :D
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Latest post on 25 February 2013 - 14:04
Friend of mine recommended Flowers4Dubai. Haven't tried them yet, but they do have a website, I think.
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Latest post on 21 February 2013 - 22:17
You can buy Immigran over the counter, no problem. You can get the 50mg or the 100mg tablets. The pharmacies also sell the nasal spray.
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Latest post on 18 February 2013 - 12:48
My youngest child will have a bath every morning before school. That way I am sure she will be dressed in school uniform instead of slouching on the couch in her pj's ;) and me trying to get her to change into her uniform. She'll lie in the bath for abt 10 mins, still dreaming away, but then wide awake after drying and putting clothes on :D My 2 elder boys will take a shower every morning.
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Latest post on 04 February 2013 - 19:21
I think us mums worry too much sometimes ;) My now-15 yr old DS was a very fussy and bad eater when he was about 1,5 yrs old. For about a year he lived on plain boiled pasta, with the occasional banana and sandwich in between. In the morning he would eat the cold leftover pasta from the fridge, a sandwich for lunch, some fruit in between and in the evening he would eat freshly boiled pasta. He managed to keep it up for nearly a year. Have to say he was never sick, grew well and just ate when HE wanted too. Drove me nuts in the beginning when he refused his other food, but decided not to make it into a struggle as that might have put him off food even more. And now he's grown into a 6-foot tall young man who still loves, loves, looooves plain boiled pasta (although he'll eat a whole cow as well if he could ;) )
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Latest post on 28 January 2013 - 20:05
Hope my link will work ;) You will need to sign up first, and I think it takes about 3 working days to get approval from Emaar. But the site through which I always book is: [url=https://www.securedata-trans10.com/ap/emaarcommunitymanagement/index.php?page=10'>link[/url'> Hope it works :)
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Latest post on 22 January 2013 - 16:11
Same here, ran out of Maggi Beef stock cubes 3 weeks ago and haven't been able to get any. Presume they are out of stock and the container with all beef stock cubes is being held at customs ;) Managed to find some at Spinneys Green Community last week, but nothing in Carrefour, Spinneys Motor City, or Marche at the Ranches :( Hope they get back in stock soon as i have only 3 cubes left :(
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Latest post on 08 January 2013 - 21:02
I used to wash it in washing machine....just put all Lego in a pillow-case. Make sure you tie the pillow case well shut ;) (either with a knot or a rubber band) And then choose the shortest programme...and not too hot.
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Latest post on 05 January 2013 - 15:49
I had mine fixed at Minutes in Mall of the Emirates. Took them a bit longer than an hour, cost me Dhs 500 (if I remember correctly) but it's as good as new :)
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Latest post on 17 December 2012 - 14:02
We received an email today from school about these new guidelines. We have to pay AED2500 upfront by February 28th, 2013 . The deposit is fully adjustable against the first terms fees, but when you do not take up the place in September it is non-refundable.... :( Haven't had time yet to see what the guidelines actually are, so off to check KHDA's website....
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Latest post on 12 December 2012 - 20:19
Also have real trouble finding a decent pair of shoes that are also 'fashionable'...am a size 41/42 as well. Think I was in Aldo few weeks back, looking for sandals or sth like that. They gave me a pair of their size 41, which just by looking at it, I knew weren't gonna fit..... Yes, ma'am, this is 41, just try! Well, I just put their size 41 next to my size 41 (Birkenstock) and the difference was at least 2 shoe sizes!! Shop assistant actually took a picture of their shoe next to mine :\:
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Latest post on 09 December 2012 - 21:31
Rotetho Nicole has emailed you, so you can take your address down. Maybe you are living in her old house? Seen her email and replied :) Thanks.
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Latest post on 09 December 2012 - 13:12
Tnx Floss SJ. She must be wondering why her packages etc never arrive ;) Let me know when i can take my email off :)
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Latest post on 08 December 2012 - 10:16
Office depot (tnx Roysie :) ) has plastic pouches, Carrefour also. But last time C4 only had small size (A5), not A4.
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Latest post on 08 December 2012 - 08:24
I recently bought one in Mirdif City Centre. On ground floor, close to Carrefour, is a big shop with office supplies. Can't remember name, but they had quite a few laminating machines.
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Latest post on 03 December 2012 - 14:51
Hi Oopsiedaisy, I've never seen oliebollenmix in any of the shops here. I've been baking oliebollen and appelflappen with flour (or self-raising flour) for the last few years. Flour works really well with a little yeast :) But if you have the chance to bring some over....it's a lot easier ;) I don't know about sukade as I don't use that in my oliebollen... Happy baking on your first Oudjaarsdag :)
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Latest post on 27 November 2012 - 13:58
It was just the word 'dumb' that struck me....it's something I would never say....but as I said before, I'm not massively offended, hence the smilies....but I guess they were not as clear as I thought. But the word dumb-downed (which I haven't heard before) is a word I would never use in Dutch, as it feels as if you need to use a simple language because the person you're speaking to is not smart enough to understand you. As I said, didn't know the word and I stand corrected....:)
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Latest post on 27 November 2012 - 13:37
Dumbed down English :\: Not being a native speaker i do take a little offence to this... ;) Maybe you should use 'toned down version ;)' after all we're quite fluent in our own language and not dumb because our English isn't like yours... But the English is dumbed down, not the person... Jeez Which is why I used ;)
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Latest post on 27 November 2012 - 13:33
Dumbed down English :\: Not being a native speaker i do take a little offence to this... ;) Maybe you should use 'toned down version ;)' after all we're quite fluent in our own language and not dumb because our English isn't like yours... Had a discussion with friends one day because my DH used the word 'ironing' with pronouncing the -r-. They all had a big laugh at him...but when we had a laugh at them for trying to pronounce it in Dutch, they were a bit miffed :\: What about the word 'thrice' which hasnt been used in the UK for over a hundred years! I also find myself forgeting some Engish words as we tend to speak a dumbed down version of English here. The other day I could not remember the word 'pitched' when talking about a roof as its a word I havent used for 6 years
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Latest post on 09 November 2012 - 21:13
I can definitely recommend Dubai Podiatry Centre on SZR. I went there with my DS, who had a problem with ingrown toenails. They were very professional, and very knowledgeable. They do custom made insoles as well. Their website: [url=http://www.dubaipodiatry.com/'>link[/url'>
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Latest post on 06 November 2012 - 13:11
Hi Rosie, The Dutch school Rijnlands Lyceum here in Dubai has a Dutch library. We are always very happy with donated books, as the children in school range between 4-17. Children can lend the books from the library when they go to Dutch school. There is also a 'volwassenen' library of which you can become a member via the Dutch Society here in Dubai. The Dutch Library is located in Raffles school, but I am more than happy to come pick them up. You can email me on: petraprinses at hotmail dot com Thanks so much :)
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Latest post on 31 October 2012 - 14:12
Unfortunately, I don't know the school as it just flew by. Couldn't really see. I suspect it was a GWA bus as it was heading that way, but might as well be a bus from another school dropping a child home :( As for the licence plate...I am sure it starts with K79...but the last 3 digits I am not really sure about :( Couldn't keep up with this minibus...I was just able to quickly read and memorise the number to call but then I couldn't (and did not want!) to keep up :/:
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Latest post on 21 October 2012 - 20:34
Fairycakeyumm...good to hear it all went well. My DS has such nice pink and thin toes again :) So happy we went to Dubai Podiatry Centre and just sorry we didn't go there earlier. Go to Dubai podiatry centre on dh zayed rd, u will only need 1 trip there to sort it out in 1 hour. I asked last week and a lady recommended it for me on here. I have been dealing with mine for years and enough was enough. She numbed the whole toe cut out both sides of the nail then destroyed the root. So now I have a smaller nail and 99.9 % sure it will never come back. Done in 1 hour by a lovely Scottish lady :-)
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Latest post on 16 October 2012 - 19:38
Sorry, been out all day, only just saw your question. With my son the GP at Medicentre removed his entire nails as it was severely ingrown with massive infections :( But as you said it just grew back and started all over. At Dubai Podiatry she cut only the sides of his nails away, all the way down to the roots. DS didn't feel a thing as she had numbed it properly with nerve blockers. She then treated the roots with sth (can't remember the name) which prevents the nails from growing back there. So he ends up with toenails that are slightly smaller, but they can't grow into his skin anymore. The procedure was done about 4 weeks ago, and his toes are significantly less swollen and are turning pink again instead of bright red :\: The podiatrist explained it really well before she started the procedure. It depends of course on how bad your ingrown nail is, but procedure on both big toes was done within an hour, and we only had to go for a check-up 4 weeks after. But if ingrowth is not too bad sometimes they can solve it by putting some tissue (cotton wool or sth?) under the nail, so it stays clear of the skin. Honestly, it was such a relieve for my DS to have it done properly and without too much pain :)
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Latest post on 16 October 2012 - 09:47
I can recommend Dubai Podiatry Centre. They are on SZR, near Fairmont Hotel. I went there with my teenage son who had severe ingrown toenails and a really bad infection in both big toes. After 1 year :( of going up and down to either GPs or other podiatrists, I ended up at Dubai Podiatry Centre and finally I can say that both his big toes are nearly back to normal :) He was very scared of every procedure as the GP in Motorcity removed both his toenails, but app didn't sedate his toes properly, so he was in a lot of pain (real torture!) The podiatrist (I think Kirsty) was very understanding of his fear this time, but managed to calm him and he came out feeling very relieved as he hadn't felt a thing (apart from the nerve blockers she put in). Their website: [url=http://www.dubaipodiatry.com/'>link[/url'> *edited to add: I'm not sure if your insurance will cover them, but can honestly say I found it worth paying for myself ;) <em>edited by Rotetho on 16/10/2012</em>
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Latest post on 06 September 2012 - 22:57
Oww, you all made me homesick ;) I'll def. be baking some poffertjes this weekend :) But please be sure to eat them with unsalted butter and icing sugar.....no lemon juice! ;) We had one of DS's friends over while I was baking poffertjes for my kids....and to my kids' utmost surprise he wanted to put lemon juice on top of his poffertjes :cool: Hahaha, they were shocked beyond believe ;)
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Latest post on 31 August 2012 - 10:31
Must admit I've never realised that we Dutchies made a different cocoa ;) But as I'm still in the Netherlands, I think it will be readily available in the shops here...so if you still need some, I'm more than happy to take a tin or two :)
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Latest post on 08 August 2012 - 22:21
Tnx ladies. When I did a search on here I also found some ladies mentioning Lexicon reading centre. Anyone been using them recently? Any experiece with them? Will def contact different centres and/or educational psychologists, as I'm probably looking for a female lady as well (my DD doesn't really take well to strange men ;) ) I actually have a remedial reacher/psychologist within my family, so am thinking of asking her to do an initial assessment, but as it will be in Dutch I won't be able to take it any further with school if need be... But thanks for your recommendations :)
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Latest post on 08 August 2012 - 10:57
Tnx TimTam :) Will give her a call when I'm back in Dubai.
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Latest post on 08 August 2012 - 00:36
My 9yr old DD is still having great difficulty with her numeracy. Still counting onwards or using her fingers, not able to see patterns in numbers (ie 5+4=9 so 15+4=19), has trouble with her times tables (not an automated response). I can only compare her progress to that of her brothers (but they learned all this within a different curriculum, not the English one), and knew their times tables etc all by this age. I'm wondering if this is the normal buildup within the English curriculum. I've spoken to her teacher before the holidays, and according to her she is not far behind. She is currently on level 2b, and going into year 4 in September. But she is still guessing answers and feeling quite insecure about her numeracy. She's had tutoring the last few months as she asked for it herself, and I can see small improvements as she learns different strategies, but I am contemplating to have her tested for dyscalculia (and/or dyslexia). I know there are quite a few places that can test for dyslexia, but are they able to test for dyscalculia as well? I'm not trying to stick a label on her, but am worried she will not be able to cope in year 4. I want to be able to help her maybe with different strategies or approach as it is a real problem for her and is undermining her self-confidence :( TIA
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Latest post on 15 June 2012 - 08:38
We've just moved within the Ranches, went from a 6-bed (300K) to a 5-bed for 280K. Our previous landlord now tries to rent the 6-bed villa with pool for 370K! But must say he has trouble renting it out now....seems a bit over the top. The problem with rents on the rise again comes partly, in my opinion, because of real estate agents! After all, the higher the rental price they can get, the more commission they make! We've tried to negotiate, but it is very hard. I just wish the fees for the real estate agents would be dealt with differently, like a fixed amount based on type of property (villa, no of bedrooms, apartment) instead of a percentage of the rental price! But yes, we've seen the rental prices on villas, esp in the Ranches, going up although Mirador has a lot of empty villas for rent at the moment...in street 1 there were at least 5 villas empty :0 These landlords might be willing to negotiate more?
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Latest post on 04 June 2012 - 19:28
I drove an Armada while we lived in Bahrain and I absolutely loved, loved, loved my truck :) The only reason we didn't buy one here again is the fact that it needs servicing every 5000km (as apparently all Nissans do?)....and that would mean that I had to take it in to the garage every 2,5 months :\: Not sure if it still needs to have service every 5000km though, as that was a good 5 yrs ago....
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Latest post on 04 June 2012 - 19:20
Don't know about Keds, but K-Swiss def here....seen (and bought) in Shoecity branches in MoE and Mirdif CC.
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Latest post on 31 May 2012 - 21:03
Forgot another thing to add..had to do school run so didn't have much time to re-read what I'd written ;) But we didn't take up my son before I went to bed, as we had the alarm....that went off with the first drip. The reason I said to you to wake him when you go to bed is you don't have the alarm etc. See if you can find a pattern time wise...is the bed wet in the first hour after he goes to bed, or is later....if you can somehow determine when he needs to pee, how much time after he goes to sleep, then you can take him up around that time. You said you are off to the Netherlands for a wedding....I'm Dutch, had the alarm for my son when we were still in the Netherlands. I'll try googling which one I had, maybe you can get one when you're there....it makes it a little easier to train your DS, as you'll take him to the toilet when he actually needs to :)
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Latest post on 31 May 2012 - 11:20
Forgot to add...don't use the Huggies pants, as that will not help the underlying problem of him not waking up for a pee as he can pee in the Huggies without noticing it while sleeping...
 
 
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