Dee: (The) Mama Blog

"No!" "Well that's not very nice. Are we going to sit down on the bus like a big boy?" "No" He said while kicking the bus seat "We don't kick, can we try again?" "No!" He kicks the seat again She readjusts his position on the chair "Good boys sit on the bus and they don't hit. They listen. Yes?" "No!" A little boy wearing a white bobble hat giggles at his reply. "You see, he's laughing at you because you're not listening." "No!" "High five?" She puts her hand up "No!" He slaps her hand away She gasps. "That's not nice, you're not going to give me a high five?" "No!" He starts to jump up and down and throws himself on the floor. She picks him up and places him back on the chair. "No more of this, ok?" The scream he releases is so high pitched it ...

Anyone that knows me and knows my kids will instantly call my children: "Mummy's boys" They are very attached to me to the point where when I'm walking with my 3 year old, he's always looking back to check where I am. lol. I'm a Cancerian-- we are the most emotional and yet loving sign ever (At least I think so..) and to be honest, I have spoiled my kids with love-- CAN you spoil your kids with love? Sometimes I wish I was in the capacity to have gone back to work when I had my now 1 year old; but childcare costs are crazy and I really wasn't going to go back to work just to pay for childcare... so I decided to just stay home with them and spend as much time with them as I can. I realllyyyyy overdo it with them because I love them so much and fun too. lol. But the main thing I really want for the two of them is independence. They are not going to need me for everything, and that is ok. They should get to a point where they are ok without me and f...

I thought I was patient. Having kids.. I've realized I don't have AS MUCH patience as I thought. lol. I find myself shouting the minute that I repeat myself... And you have to remember that kids are WATCHING every single thing that you do and say. I'm realizing that there is no need to get so upset or to get so irritated when your child doesn't do the thing you say the first time you say it. They are children at the end of the day.. they will push our buttons.. they will CHOOSE not to listen to what we say because they too are learning boundaries and rules. The reason why my patience runs thin is because I expect them to do as they are told when you say it the first time... so wrong.. so wrong.. Don't get me wrong, they WILL-- but some children like pushing your buttons and to see how far they can go before they realize "Ok.. I need to listen now" I keep saying it.. you learn so much about yourself through being a parent and it is such a hu...

"Oh he's so handsome, how old is he?" "He just turned 2" "Oh wow he's big for two!" "Yeah.." "How old is your little one?" "He's 3" "Is he talking?" "Hmm. Not really. Some words here or there and a lot of sounds" "Oh wow, same! He's not really saying anything at all." Her voice began to crack. "Oh, is he at nursery?" "Yeah" Her hand started to quiver. "How's he doing at nursery?" "He enjoys it. But the speech just isn't coming." She took a pack of tissues out of her bag. "It will come. I think with boys it does take a little longer." "I guess."

Do you ever just take a moment and look back at how far you have come? We are in the year 2020! There are some people that have not made it to this year but you are still here, standing strong. Even if you are going through something that can't be uttered; know that you are alive and intact. Life is way too short to be dwelling on things that have happened in the past, or that person that you used to call a friend who is now a stranger; whatever the case maybe-- YOU ARE STILL HERE!! This world is a scary place, and as long as you still have breath-- be grateful.

Being a mother has made me realize that consistency is VERY important. When raising your kids.. consistency helps to build routine, to aid in development and in general for them to learn and retain knowledge. You can't wake up one day and tell them to brush their teeth.. and then the next day you don't do it. How will you be able to implement that into a routine when there is no consistency? And consistency doesn't only pertain to motherhood--- but every aspect of life. You need to be consistent in order to make it and to be fulfilled. As much as you may want to give up.. or you feel like there's no point.. or you feel like what you're doing isn't going anywhere, keep in mind that this life is not only for you, but there are so many people attached. Let that be your driving force. Someone is waiting to encounter you because you have a word in your mouth that will change their life forever. Believe it. Because it's true. But how are you going to ge...

"Oh wow! There's two of them in there" "Yeah" "Are they twins?" "No, just very close in age." "How old are they? Are they girls?" "3 and 1 and no, two boys." "Oh my God how are you able to get through the day?" "I don't even know half of the time. But you get the hang of it after a while." "I can imagine; I have a friend who has twins and I really don't know how she does it." "You literally learn as you go along-- once you begin to realize routines, and their needs it becomes a lot easier. But 2 babies are work!" "I want kids.. but I'm not sure I'd have the patience" "The patience will come, TRUST me." They both laughed. "Well. This is me. Good luck with your 2 boys!" "Thanks"