As my journey through Europe draws to and end and as a follow on from my last post I thought I would write about the lessons I have learnt whilst travelling with a baby and why the imperfect experiences I have had have made it perfect.
Motherhood
5 tips for travelling overseas with a baby
Travelling overseas with a baby is both an experience and an extreme test of your patience. People say that travelling with kids is like ripping off a band aid, you’ve just got to get it done and deal with the pain. Here are 5 tips that I thought I’d share with you based on my … Read more5 tips for travelling overseas with a baby
New Year’s Resolution
Have you ever been thinking about something and then seen a sign that made you think “maybe the universe heard me?”
I was recently out and about thinking about what my new years resolution would be, (albeit it’s a week overdue it still counts!) It got me thinking about what I wanted for the year ahead and the one thing (amongst many others) was being present – living in the moment and enjoying the small things.
Just as I thought this a cool light installation popped out at me that said “be here now” I took this to be a sign that my resolution for 2017 was made up. I realised these words really resonated with me.
The gift that keeps on giving
As we draw closer to the end of the year and Christmas is almost upon us I have been thinking about the gift of giving. We’re always told that we should give thanks for what we have and I totally agree. I am 100% grateful for my child and my life but it hasn’t stopped me from thinking about all the extra gifts babies give which I am maybe less grateful for.
Ambition v Motherhood
Lately I have been thinking a lot about the phrase “do what you love” and it got me thinking about the bigger picture of what do I want for my life?
When I first started this blog it was a chance for me to conquer my fears and do something for myself aside from being a mum. I’ve always had the ambition to write but never quite had the courage to express myself in such a public forum. I’ve realised that I love the freedom writing gives me, it’s not only an outlet but people seem to enjoy it which makes me so happy. But then there’s the voice in my head that says “but you love being a mum as well?”
A moment of gratitude
By far being a mother is one of the hardest things I have ever done. Today as I write this my head is heavy and I feel like the bags under my eyes are half way down my face. I know I’m exhausted and I feel like I haven’t slept in years. There are times when I think that I can’t do this. I often wonder how single mothers cope alone and I admit I have a huge amount of respect for them, they deserve a medal!
Why are people such peanuts?
I seem to have a penchant for attracting crazy people. I don’t know what it is about me but I must have an invisible sign on me that says if you are mentally ill, opinionated and narrow-minded or generally bat shit crazy please come and talk to me. This has gotten worse since having a … Read moreWhy are people such peanuts?
New beginnings
For such a long time I’ve wanted to write but I’ve always put it off because I didn’t feel I had anything interesting or important to say. I realize that all my life I’ve been afraid to put myself out there encase I fail, i worry that I’m not experienced enough or funny enough or … Read moreNew beginnings
