Where have I been?

Hey, it's been a while everyone!

I really want to apologise for the delay but I won't because I was just living life, sorry. That's what Motherhood is all about! It's not just about watching the kids, ensuring they are fed and bathed, trying to be the ideal poster-mum...but it's also about making sure YOU are also catered to. It’s so easy to forget how to enjoy yourself and get out and about when family life has become a priority, because the truth is, the first year of motherhood is going to pull you so far away from who you are. Nonetheless, with strength, you will bounce back, but hopefully into the person you're meant to become!

"because the truth is, the first year of motherhood is going to pull you so far away from who you are".

This past year has taught me to step out…literally, step out of my house and go places, travel, enjoy friendship. I almost forgot how to laugh at times because you can easily get so overcome by the stresses of parenting that can weigh you down. What doesn’t help is that I’ve always been an introvert. People who know me can’t complaint when I don’t reach out because that’s just me; however when we do talk, it’s as though we just spoke yesterday. I’m trying to slowly become more like my husband who is outgoing and care-free; then again both parents cannot be care-free because I’m sure we would probably lose one of the twins somewhere *shrugs*. My on-going resolution from how many years back was to become more of an extrovert, to take on new challenges and to have more fun. Children will not get in the way of my destiny, Amen. For now, I will continue living life and from now on I will hopefully be keeping you all in the loop with regular blog posts.

So just a quick catch up, can you believe that the twins are 2?! These big children think they can wear my shoes and tell me what channel they want to watch?! I’m so proud of their development and they have grown into such beautiful girls. It has been a challenge both mentally and physically, trying to ensure they are learning from positive experiences and exposure all whilst they keep me on my toes. Proudly, I believe I have become an expert in baby braids (this deserves its own post), but unfortunately every other bank transaction is likely to be toddler related because their feet won’t stop growing.

Work-wise, as a mental health professional, I have changed jobs. I am much happier and stress free, though I’ve probably gained a few pounds as a result of such complacency.

Moving on swiftly, this year has also proven that marriage is laborious yet fruitful. This year we’ll be celebrating our 5th anniversary and will definitely be heading somewhere hot…with no kids! :) Stay in the loop to see how guilty we feel on our return, not.

In all, 2020 has only just begun for me because January and February doesn’t count after Christmas. I’ll be sharing more content soon so make sure you’re following on Instagram as well. Take care!

Hazel x