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A M B A S S A D O R 💪 What does that even mean? There are plenty versions of such. For me if I have been contacted by a brand I find intriguing, good quality and diverse it is something I will consider. I know not everyone agrees, but wether I receive a free product, discounted items or promotion code then I see no problems. I share things I love, things I might not have necessarily purchased otherwise (usually down to not treating myself often) but things I have tried. If I don't like it, I simply wouldn't share. Anyway enough Instagram rambling and look forward to seeing my posts promoting the @juststrong merchandise, beyond that it is a fantastic community of women empowering women. Strength in every shape and form. Do you even lift tho? If toddlers count, yes. It's not just for gym buffs, strength can come from within. A small workout at home. A brisk walk. Wherever you start, dressing for the occasion helps motivation (and is also as comfy as lounge wear, except you can leave the house with pride 😅). So if you're in the market for motivational active wear, use discount code TANRHO10 for 10% off! 😘

C H E E K 😜 No matter how tired, upset or angry you are, that cheeky little smile always breaks through. I cannot resist your beautiful face. You make me happy. You make my day. You make my life complete ♥️

🐛 a little bit of love and self care goes a long way 🦋

F U N 🤹 Not as much has been happening these past 2 weeks. We've had exhaustion and uncertainty from nursery, upset, wobbles and changes. I made it my job today to encourage happiness and fun. It worked! Little man is starting to settle in, making the Saturday's something to look forward to really helps. We've been swimming, McDonald's for lunch and back home for much needed family time. We attempted cinema and pub lunch last week followed by visiting my dad which he loves as they have 3 young boys however after his first full week he was just completed over tired and emotional! Safe to say I wish they wouldn't start so early but I'm confident he will be okay now 🤞 So here's a fun bum from Christmas reminding you all to cherish the good days and laugh a little more 😁

S M I L E S 😁 Nervous ones at that - I have so much to plan and organise over the next few weeks! The other half turns 30 so I have to sort presents, a family meal then babysitting and an afternoon of drinking. I'm trying to juggle the rota at work which is always a nightmare, taking on more there. I have my mum coming to spend the day with us tomorrow and come to an important appointment with me as I am still a child (basically she will kick ass where as I won't say a peep). Then we need to organise a spa day but as we're so far away from each other it's difficult trying to find a day where both our schedules are empty! Okay I have been drinking way too much coffee recently! Heightens my anxiety which has been under control the best it has my whole life. May have to cut back to 1 a day and drink my wide selection of green teas I have been neglecting 🙄 No real point to this post, I'm waffling now. How's your January going? ☕

S W E E T N E S S 🍬 Butter wouldn't melt hey?! But it does. More often than not at the moment! I get it though, it's a difficult age, 3. They are growing, learning, developing, changing and becoming so much at this age. I find being calm, understanding, patient and supportive is the best way to deal. Not to paint him in a bad light but often my partner struggles with the softer approach, too easily going to discipline before reasoning. I know he needs a little of both, maybe that's why as men and women we often (not always) think differently. So that we have that good cop, bad cop routine going on. Either way young children have every right to express their emotions, though it may not be in the most favoured way. Show them the way. Talk. Comfort. Agree with them that life isn't always fair but explain that sometimes that's just the way it is. You are doing your best, mothers, father's, grandparents, carer's. We all have that special little person in mind so stop disagreement, find a middle ground and give that little person all the compassion and affection you have! ♥️

B O D I E S 👙 I've always been a bikini girl, I am fortunate enough to be happy in my own skin - not because I'm 'lucky' or 'slim' - we all have our battles but I'm grateful for my body and really wouldn't be comfortable in anything other than my own skin. On that note though It's such a shame that there are so many people caught up in trying to be 'perfect' or 'normal'. No such thing exists, no two bodies are the same. Some people are larger because they eat more, some people are just built that way - there is a difference. We need to learn to love ourselves first, growing up doesn't have to mean becoming self-conscious and worrying if you're pretty or skinny or tall enough. Where I was going with this is that recently I've been feeling a little embarrassed to bare so much when I take the little one swimming. It's one thing lying by the pool in a bikini but another taking them to the local baths. It's not that I'm ashamed, I just feel weirdly inappropriate now that I'm older and going as a mum with so much skin on show! I have bought a couple of costumes but recently came across this gorgeous bikini from @bloomingjelly honestly it is soooo flattering as well as helping me feel a little more modest and mumsy (also harder for the little grabby toddler hands to expose a boob or two 🤣). Learn to love what you can't change, and learn to dress for both comfort and flattery 😘 #mumstylesaturday join in @mamas_little_squares

C H A N G E S 🌪️ How long can I blame bad behaviour on growing? Asking for a friend 🤔. Seriously it has been a whirlwind these past couple of months! This little storm of a boy has pushed my every button over and over again, but I don't blame him. I have had so much going on I really haven't had as much time to focus on him at all. Both me and Daddy have been working all the overtime or trying to keep up with housework, Christmas shopping, wrapping, organising to see family and friends, appointments and childcare so we have both been more exhausted and snappy than normal. Don't even mention the word sleep 🥱 I've had extra pressure both at work and at home and I totally blame myself for neglect to the little one, housework and my partner! I forgive myself though and will work on giving this little man extra one on one time which hopefully in turn should help sort his behaviour out. I honestly wonder sometimes what I am doing wrong, he is always grumpy, still screams and cries if we try to make him walk and is just a total stinker (read - shitbag) most of the time. I know all children are different and develop different skills/behaviours at different stages but please tell me I'm not the only one with a cranky ass 3 year old? To be fair he is very emotional too, often I understand his tantrums but I just feel at a loss at the moment! 🦖

H A P P Y N E W Y E A R 🥂 The best way to take it. One day at a time - here's to all the things that will come this year, new challenges, changes, adventures and more! 😘

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