Dear Victoria, Yesterday, while scrolling through my phone looking for something completely different, I stumbled upon an old photo of you. There you were – laughing freely at Sarah’s birthday party, wine glass in one hand, the other tossed casually in the air. Your hair was perfectly styled, nails freshly done, makeup intact even … Read more
Hey mama. Whether you’re pregnant, newly postpartum, deep in the toddler years, or dealing with teenagers, come sit with me for a moment. Let’s talk about the side of motherhood that rarely gets shared – May God forgive older mothers for keeping these away from us. 😄 Here are some of the truths I found … Read more
Some days, I look at the clock and wonder how it’s already 3 PM when I feel like I’ve barely started. Between Zoom meetings, Google Meets, Slack huddles, chasing after my energetic boys (a curious 3-year-old and his adventurous 4-year-old brother), wiping spills, answering “Mama, look!” every five minutes, and trying to actually get … Read more
Happy Friday, mamas! If you’ve ever walked into a room and forgotten why you went there, only to realize you were carrying your toddler’s half-eaten banana the whole time… welcome to the club. Mom brain is real, it’s relentless, and on days like today, the best thing we can do is laugh about … Read more
There is a general saying in this part of the world (Africa) that: “It takes one person to birth a child, but it takes the whole village to nurture him. “ If you grew up in this part of the world, you will understand that unsolicited advice is the tax we pay for having people … Read more
Today, I hit my absolute limit. After the third trip away from my desk to clean up yet another “accident,” something in me just… snapped. I looked at my innocent toddler standing there and said, with all seriousness, “No more telling me you want to poop until evening. Mummy needs to work.” Yes, I … Read more
Introducing food aside from breastmilk to your baby is such an exciting milestone! This is the beginning of their food journey, and as a mom, I know how overwhelming it can feel – “What do I prepare? Will they like it? Is it safe? You are not sure which food they will prefer or … Read more
Becoming a mother is one of the most transformative experiences in life – and it doesn’t just change you. It reshapes your relationship with your partner in profound, sometimes challenging, and often beautiful ways. My husband and I were together for several years before our first child arrived. We thought we understood what “doing life … Read more