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J O I N T - at the hip 🖇️ Ahhh is there anything better (and also worse) than watching your baby grow up. I'm oh so proud of my little man. He is learning and developing at such a rate - terrible twos, threenager - I think we need to step away from these terms. Toddlers do not throw tantrums for fun, in fact they enjoy it less than we do. They are not capable of being malicious, simply becoming aware of their emotions. They can be tired, cranky, unruly but hell wouldn't you be if you learnt THAT much stuff in one day. Speak about the sweetness, the amazement, the fact they are all yours to love and console at this stage. We all flip our shit and shout, but make it only once in a while. Step back, just like you would give your toddler a time out, and think of YOUR behaviour too. Are you responding as you should? Or are you shooting them down due to stress, chores, being overwhelmed, time limits? Are they really being naughty/unreasonable or are they simply upset? We don't always have the time or patience but instead of losing it, explain it to them. They understand a lot more than you think. #mumstylesaturday @mamas_little_squares 💞

B R U G E S 🏠 Ahh take me back to a childfree weekend in Bruges drinking all the beer without a wittering child sat on me. I mean. Seriously. Testing. Week. I know we're only on Tuesday 😅 On the other hand his nursery phoned today to organise 2 settling in sessions and a start date. I mean what the actual *#@!* If you've read any of my recent posts you'll know neither me or the little man are ready to let go at all yet. I mean, I know it needs to happen but it's just such a huge milestone! So an emotional rollercoaster of a day really. Early night and dreams of these city streets 🌃

F O C U S 🌟 It's important to remember what really matters at this time of year. It's not the biggest pile of presents or the most money spent - I mean seriously, you do not need to prove to ANYONE how much you love your own kids. Don't let stress overwhelm you, relax, put on your sparkliest outfit and enjoy Christmas! It's about gathering, coming together as a community, appreciating your family and friends, celebrating!

C H R I S T M A S ! 🎄 So honestly I wrote THE most heartfelt, poetic caption about Christmas and family blablabla. Then my post and stories decided to get 'stuck' uploading but wouldn't upload. I've had to uninstall and reinstall after I gave up after 4 days. I could write something similar but I know it won't be as good. The words just rolled. So I am pissed at Instagram for stealing my best words 😠 Here's the picture anyway and basically I love Christmas, it's all about family and giving and spreading joy. The end. Cue the tears.

S P A R K L E ✨ Ohh I'm officially starting to feel festive! It's December TOMORROW! Time to pull out all the glittery glamorous outfits, woolly jumpers, sparkling lights and anything that can remotely be described as Christmassy. I'm no humbug over here, I love this time of the year! The giving of gifts, receiving them, eating all the food, drinking all the fizz but most of all spending time being merry & jolly with friends and family! 🎄☃️🎅 #mumstylesaturday @mamas_little_squares

B E M Y B A B Y 🥰 The nursery got in touch this week to organise induction days. In just 1 month I've lost him for 3 days a week, 5 hours a day. In reality I already work 3 afternoon's so it's only going to be one more day than normal. But but but. I'm just not ready to share him yet. I want to teach him and watch him grow! But I know he needs the interaction and the independence. In fact he doesn't. There is probably a reason most children don't take well to starting nursery, is it just getting used to it or are they maybe just too young? Children all develop at a different rate and though some may be ready others cannot handle that separation at all yet. Pause for thought. Unfortunately we don't all have the luxury to chose, because that what children are becoming for those of us stuck in the middle. The wealthy can afford it, the jobless get free housing and their kids needs paid for (no matter how many they have) and here we are working our butt's off struggling to pay our way so we can expand our home and in turn our family. It's just not right.

M A M A 🐻 Happy Saturday! After having a night away from the boys I sure appreciated them today (don't get me wrong I enjoyed my sleep 😅)! Funny how much a little alone time to recharge gives you, I literally had 2 hours before work then 2 the next morning but it was sooo nice! Being a Mama is the best thing, it has boosted my confidence in every way shape and form, grown my appreciation for life, boosted my productivity (what the hell did I do with all my time before kids?!) and just totally inspired me. I didn't always see myself as maternal but wow how it changes you (for the best). My goal since having him has been to own a cute Mama Tee/Jumper but it's not often I splurge on myself so I went without. This one I finally got from @bloomingjelly is amazing (not an ad I just love it!). A little different, a little wild but just how I like it. Suuuper soft too! I wear this with pride - my go to cosy jumper this winter 🤠 #mumstylesaturday @mamas_little_squares

B O Y S 💙 These two can be very mischievous together 😏 It's been so nice having the man around all week, I've been a little under the weather so an extra pair of hands has been a godsend! We're looking forward to a nice weekend and starting to buy our first few bits for Christmas! Anyone else feeling totally under prepared?! 🎄

E V E N - to mean people 🏵️ Kindness. This is something I have struggled with just recently, I can easily be kind and understanding but sometimes it can be hard to put into practice when somebody is treating you unfairly. Remember, this reflects upon them - not you. If somebody is constantly chipping away at you slowly your kindness can turn to bitterness. Being bitter and hateful makes you just as bad, remember to keep your kindness even at the most difficult of times #sundaymorningaffirmations 🙂

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