It’s been 1 year…

I woke up just after 4am, and realised last year this time was my "calm" period. I felt something, it was in fact euphoria. And in that moment I realised it was in fact my last time with Mamma. On 28 August 2016 @ 04:22 (I know the exact time as I just checked my phone and used the torch app to look at Mamma) , she breathed her last breath out over my hand. It was bittersweet but I am extremely grateful and honored that I got to share her last moments with her. If you missed my list you can read it here Cancer Won...

Keeping A BREAST with World Breastfeeding Week

So 1 - 7 August 2017 is World Breastfeeding Week. It's ironic as Troll, who is just over 6 months old, has decided to "wean" himself from my breast... When Troll was in utero, I decided that I would be happy if I could breastfeed for 6 months. Perhaps I would make it to 12 …

Comfortable in my own skin

Once upon a time, I was the skinny girl. In fact all throughout my schooling. BUT I've always loved food. There is WAY too much good food in this world to NOT try it. I used to be able to eat whatever I wanted, I even had cake for breakfast on most days, until my …

The entire family admitted to hospital in the same week…

Ok so Troll, aka new baby, is not so new anymore. He is 4months old already. The pregnancy was not all smooth sailing as it was with Dudie. It was challenging and even more so for my spirited household. Cos you know, the wheels on the bus fall off when Mom aint around. Kudos to …

To my first born. You ARE a good child!

Where is the time flying to??? You know that moment when you realise your baby isn't a baby anymore....Dudie is 7 years old. 7!!! He used to call me mommy/mama now it's just mom. Sometimes he even uses my first name, bless this child. He is so independent but yet still so dependent on mom. …

10 Years ago…

Today, 10 years ago....we became Mr & Mrs ❤️ To be joined together as one. The one phrase that stuck in my head since 10 years ago is "They are no longer two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let no man put asunder" Matthew 19.6 (Dude seems comfused. As if this is …

Learning to value MY own opinion

I am learning to value and appreciate MY own opinion more and more each day. There was a time where I too was looking for my parents' recognition BUT I am happy to report that those days are long gone. And guess what Life has been so much better since. However, I am my worst …

Goodbye 2016

I loved you and hated you simultaneously. You pushed me to do things I wasn't sure that I was capable of. BUT I did it. And I came out stronger, more centered, focused. And somewhat wiser. 2017 will see me taking some people with a pinch of salt, in small doses and limited quantities. I …

2016 the year that has been…

(image sourced from google) As I picked up my proverbial pen to start blogging again, I had a renewed sense of "me". It was my calm. It was and is my outlet. It is my CANVAS. This year has at times been trying. It's been rough. It's been busy. It's been great too. We have …

Thankful Thursday

I thought instead of a normal blog post I would do a roundup of what I am thankful for today.... My Dude, Dudie, resident alien. The family and friends in my life right now. The cooler weather in Pretoria today. Electricity because whilst I should be studying I made an omelet and I'm watching Lucifer …