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Motherhood is defined by the small moments in a day - the moments that may seem small to us are often the biggest to our kids. Sharing my toast in the morning because my food tastes better; cuddling and rocking them standing up because they don't like when I sit down; singing their new favourite song 6 times before bed; asking them to explain a picture they have just done in detail, or staying those extra few minutes at daycare doing that puzzle so I can be sure they are feeling happy when I wave goodbye. I hear myself saying too often ‘“I’ll just finish this (insert dishes, washing, dinner, email...) and then we can my love.” I find myself sinking into the ‘doingness,’ the racing frantic feeling of getting things done, and I gloss over what is actually happening right in front of me. Often by the time I have finished the moment has gone, or it’s dinner or bath time, or they have simply given up asking and are playing quietly by themselves. Often I find myself justifying the situation: “this is great, she’s playing independently so well” (which I believe is an important skill to learn), but this particular time I felt defeated and saw it as a failing. I keep proving to my child, more times than I like to admit, that something else, (housework, my friends phone-call or that one job) is more important and more of a priority to me - and when you throw in multiple children the priorities only get trickier to juggle. All of these small moments will become their memories and perhaps the moments they reflect on. I believe that the way we habitually use our own moments is what shapes our children’s own habits and the priorities they will have as they grow older. So right now I’m going to sit down, play the incredibly repetitive and tedious game and watch her smile from ear to ear because all of me is here with her. Because I know, at the end of the day, the top 5 moments of my day will never be the laundry, dishes or email. This one will be, and this small moment will also become a big moment to me. . Gemma. TMP . 📷by @rachelburt.photography . #motherhoodunplugged #motherhoodrising #nzmum
💖 . . . . . . . . . . . #stopcensoringmotherhood #motherhood #motherhoodunplugged #motherhoodrising #nzmum #nzbusiness #mindfulness #newbornphotography #momlife #momsofinstagram #motherhoodsimplified #empowerment #parenting #parenthood #letthembelittle #nz #momblogger #pregnant #toddler #pregnancy #womenempoweringwomen #pnd #thehappynow #clickinmoms #storytellingmama #empoweringwomen #honestmotherhood #realtalk #breastfeeding #mother
“Let's talk breastfeeding. At the start everyone is quick to tell you that it's all you should be doing, the best thing your baby needs to thrive. They tell you it's hard at the start, but it gets easier. They tell you to keep trying, don't give up yet. They show you different positions, bring you cookies, creams, shields, icepacks, heat packs, whatever will help ease the pain. Although you may be struggling, you try it all. You listen. You persevere. You begin living in clothes with buttons or zippers, something with easy access. You spend many days feeling stranded. Helpless. Unproductive. Sitting half dressed, leaky, smelly and tired underneath a little baby. A little person reliant on you. You try and enjoy it. Soak it all up. Sometimes you do. Sometimes you don't. Then after a few months things change. Your baby grows. People ask how old they are. They wonder if you're "still" breastfeeding. When are you going to stop? They look at you differently when you feed in public. It seems like suddenly your baby is "too old" to be breastfed. They should be on solids. Formula. Normal food. They need other forms of nourishment now. Don't they have teeth? Suddenly your body is no longer good enough. Plus it "looks weird." . . The pressure to feed in a certain way is no pressure we should have to endure as mothers. For every mother being judged for formula feeding in those newborn days, is a mother being judged for breastfeeding their baby in their toddler years. You can never please everyone. Nor should you set out to do so. Enjoy the journey YOU have chosen. Whichever way and for however long that may be “ ✨🙌🏽 • . . Beautiful words by Steph at @mummybloggerssydney Image by the stunning @angelickpictures
YES! 🙌🏼 . . . . . . . . . #stopcensoringmotherhood #motherhood #motherhoodunplugged #motherhoodrising #nzmum #nzbusiness #blogger #newbornphotography #momlife #momsofinstagram #motherhoodsimplified #empowerment #parenting #parenthood #letthembelittle #nz #momblogger #pregnant #toddler #pregnancy #womenempoweringwomen #pnd #thehappynow #clickinmoms #storytellingmama #empoweringwomen #honestmotherhood #realtalk #mindfulness #mother
This transformation is ongoing💖 . . . . . . . . . . #stopcensoringmotherhood #motherhood #motherhoodunplugged #motherhoodrising #nzmum #nzbusiness #blogger #newbornphotography #momlife #momsofinstagram #motherhoodsimplified #empowerment #parenting #parenthood #letthembelittle #nz #momblogger #pregnant #toddler #pregnancy #womenempoweringwomen #pnd #thehappynow #clickinmoms #storytellingmama #empoweringwomen #honestmotherhood #realtalk #mindfulness #thisismotherhood
As a mother, sometimes I need to reassure myself, that right now, this is me, this is us, and accept the moment for what it is. Accepting the fact that I am exactly where I’m meant to be is often all I need to grant me the peace I need to carry through to the next phase, by not wishing it were easier or different. I am so needed, so important and so loved. Life is beautiful. Happy Easter team, just hanging in one of my favourite places. This gorgeous 16 month old only started taking a dummy at 13 months. He found one in the house and has been obsessed ever since. You knew what you needed for comfort my boy and you bring me so much comfort. . . . . . . #stopcensoringmotherhood #motherhood #motherhoodunplugged #motherhoodrising #nzmum #nzbusiness #blogger #newbornphotography #momlife #momsofinstagram #motherhoodsimplified #empowerment #parenting #parenthood #letthembelittle #nz #momblogger #pregnant #toddler #pregnancy #womenempoweringwomen #pnd #thehappynow #clickinmoms #storytellingmama #empoweringwomen #honestmotherhood #realtalk #mindfulness #ThisIsMotherhood