Tag: parents
I open my mouth, and I sound just like my mother
When I was little – well, in my younger years, there was many things my mum used to say that were (I’m now learning) the typical parent thing to say. How have I learned this? Because now I find many of these sayings popping out of my own mouth. Yes – I sound just like... Read more »
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Meet The Blogger
Poppy Doyle
Hailing from Southern England, I came to live with my husband in Chicagoland in the spring of 2014. Our two children, Mini Man, and Mini Madam, are collectively known as The Miniatures, and provide me with much... inspiration for many a tale. Being new to the suburbs and the culture of living in America, I thought why not document our experience. Our lives right now are like one big adventure, and it's only just beginning...
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Recent posts
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Repatriation Blues »
Poppy Doyle on Repat MammaPosted June 13, 2017 at 4:34 pm -
Chicago won me over, but back to England we go! »
Poppy Doyle on Repat MammaPosted May 4, 2017 at 12:34 am -
Dear Assistant Principal: Thanks for the Unsolicited Attendance advice »
Poppy Doyle on Repat MammaPosted November 26, 2016 at 12:55 pm -
Be Someone, Not No One »
Poppy Doyle on Repat MammaPosted September 21, 2016 at 1:52 am -
I want a cheese and pickle sandwich, and it's not weird... »
Poppy Doyle on Repat MammaPosted July 27, 2016 at 10:01 pm
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