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A Weight Off My Mind (and my hips!)

September 11, 2009 By: Mamma Kerr Category: Beautiful Mamma, Healthy Mamma, Mamma's Diary

weightJust a short post to update you on my first weigh-in at my slimming club. 

I gingerly mounted the scales last night and held my breath…

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Tonight Will Be The Moment of Truth

September 10, 2009 By: Mamma Kerr Category: Beautiful Mamma, Healthy Mamma, Mamma's Diary

scalesWell, it’s been a week now, since I joined my local slimming club, and I’ve been following the diet meticulously. I think I’ve done okay, and it hasn’t been too difficult.

When I told Hubby I was joining a slimming club, his response was:
“You just need to cut down a bit and exercise more!”

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We All Come in Different Shapes and Sizes

September 04, 2009 By: Mamma Kerr Category: Beautiful Mamma, Healthy Mamma, Mamma's Diary

Last night I finally did something I’d been meaning to do for some considerable time. I joined a Slimming Class!!
I’d never been to one before, and I was more than a little nervous of going in. However, my fears were unfounded. Every one was really nice and welcoming,, You get weighed privately, and the Consultant doesn’t announce your weight to everyone, merely your loss or gain.

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Happy Birthday Girl Guides!

September 04, 2009 By: Mamma Kerr Category: Mamma's Diary, Mamma's Kids, Miscellaneous Mamma

I was filled with nostalgia today when I realised that the Girl Guide Movement is celebrating its 100th Anniversary.  It made me feel quite old to recall that I was a member of the movement when they celebrated their 75th Anniversary!  I spent many happy years in the Girlguiding movement, from a Brownie at age seven to an Adult Guider aged 25.  

I can still recite my Promise:

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Using Diversion Tactics to Cut Tantrums in Their Tracks

August 30, 2009 By: Mamma Kerr Category: Mamma's Diary, Mamma's Kids

dreamstime_686312My five-year-old girls usually have a leisurely bath on weekend mornings. This morning, after breakfast, the girls started playing with their Barbie dolls, while I hung out the washing.

When I came back in from the garden, I announced that it was Bath time, only to be met with a resounding, “Uuugghh!!” The girls were quite happy to be playing with their dolls and were not amused at having to leave them behind to go up for their bath.

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Parrot Tico Tango

February 12, 2009 By: Annette Category: Mamma's Diary, Miscellaneous Mamma

Hi everyone!

 

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Hello world!

February 05, 2009 By: Annette Category: Mamma's Diary, Miscellaneous Mamma

thumbnail2Hello!

Welcome to my brand new blog – Mamma Kerr – where I intend to write about the following:

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