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Too freaking beautiful not to share! . Tigah Rosie @sour_oatmeal15 and I are doing a 1000 smoothie challenge and this is #9 the healthy mummy Nutty Caramello smoothie (with choc soy milk) and some salted caramel dark choc šŸ˜ . #tigahs1000smoothies #mumthatsabadword . . . . . . . #healthymummy #healthymummysmoothie #healthymummyconsultant #healthandwellness #healthandwellnessjourney #teenchef #teenartist #foodart #photography #smoothie #smoothierecipes #saltedcaramel #caramello #breakfast #healthybreakfastideas #healthyliving #mealreplacement #notashake #eatwellbewell #blogger #camdennsw #macarthur #mumsofsydney #mumblogger #healthysnack #wellnessjourney
Her hair is getting so long now! . Miss Amarlies hair looks short itā€™s so curly but itā€™s really long and so beautiful šŸ˜ . Im currently teaching myself how to braid because I honestly suck at doing anything other than messy mum buns and using a straightener! šŸ¤·ā€ā™€ļøšŸ˜‚ . Now if sheā€™d just sit still..... . Do you have hair skills or are you hopeless like me? . . #mumthatsabadword . . . . . . #curlyhair #curlyhairstyles #naturalhair #mumblogger #southafrican #southafricanprincess #kidshairstyles #hair #mixedrace #mixedracekids #sheisperfect #motherhoodunplugged #motherhoodrising #toddlersofinstagram #mybabygirl #mumswithcameras #hairofinstagram #bhfyp #hairgoals #parenting #beauty #motherhoodintheraw #kidsofinstagram #toddlerfashion #mum #mumsofsydney #hairdid #beautiful
She is just a little person and still unable to regulate her emotions, even as a big person I have days where I canā€™t seem to stop the tears flowing . This morning she told me she missed her daddy and dreamt of stars, it was daycare today but she didnā€™t want to go & asked to stay home with mumma but she went off happily enough & I thought she was ok but it was a hard day for her . She was crying when we picked her up cuz her friend took her doll and pushed her to the ground, she was so heartbroken that her sadness turned to anger & she lashed out at Layla-Malanna in the car. She kept crying & yelling until I pulled over & asked her if she needed some mumma hugs . She jumped into the front seat & we sat there hugging for 10 as she sobbed & told me all about her day asking me why she just couldnā€™t stop being sad . I hugged her, kissed her, rocked her & I listened to her and I mean really listened to her & what was going on in her beautiful little mind and I responded with understanding cuz itā€™s not just big people that have hard days . Itā€™s not just big people that need to cry or be angry or eat a block of chocolate some days for no other reason than it feels right at the time. . Itā€™s not just big people who have intense, unexpected feelings about what is happening in our lives leaving us feeling vulnerable and exposed . Itā€™s not just big people who feel lonely and alone even when surrounded by people. . My baby girl suffers, she knows some days her hurt is unbearable and she gets scared & frustrated & sad, so so fucking sad šŸ’” . She may not understand why she has these emotions or how to control them just yet but I will always be here for her to give her all the kisses & cuddles she needs to start to feel ok . I will let her experience & really feel those feelings with every part of her & do the best I can to assure her that they are normal, especially for the trauma and heart break she has suffered in her very short life . I will make sure she never has a single reason to doubt me and the lengths I will go to for her and I will NEVER stop rocking her or wiping away her tears . Much Love and light Christie xx
People without children: whatā€™s it like being a parent? . . What Every parent everywhere wants to say: Prepare to make snacks, a lot of snacks! Be sure to make 8 different kinds of snacks because no matter what you make and how much your child LOVED those snacks yesterday, theyā€™re going to spit them out and tell you how disgusting they are today then when you donā€™t offer them tomorrow that same child is going to go into meltdown mode because you didnā€™t make their favourite snack! . For the love of all things tasty, just make ALL the SNACKS!!! . What parents everywhere actually say: I wouldnā€™t change it for the world..... . . Lucky the amazing people @chobaniau Know just how snacky and hangry kids can get and were kind enough to send us a few boxes of the new #chobanigimmies In ALL the flavours to keep the melt downs at bay! . . Miss Amarlie adores the choc chunk cookie dunk and every time I look at her she has another one in her hand, even shared some with her dress šŸ™„šŸ˜‚ . . The girls love the Airy fairy bread and I love all of them! . Have you tried them, whatā€™s your fave flavour? . . #mumthatsabadword . . . . #gifted #chobani #gimmies #healthysnacks #greekyoghurt #chobaniyogurt #chocchunk #parenting #snacks #snacksforkids #healthy #mumsofsydney #mumblogger #eat #toddler #toddlersofinstagram #mums #mummy #eatwell #yoghurts #mumswithcameras #collab #motherhood #motherhoodunplugged #parenthoodunlocked #snacksfortoddlers #hangry
I donā€™t know who needs to read this tonight but having a mental health illness does NOT make you a shit mum! . Having a condition that can render you feeling hopeless and is out of your control is NOT your fault. . Needing to call a friend or family member to talk to is NOT something to feel ashamed of. . Asking for help is NOT a sign of weakness. . Feeling suicidal and talking about it is NOT attention seeking. . Attempting suicide is NOT selfish. . Cutting people off who are negatively affecting you and your mental health is NOT unreasonable. . Needing time to self care and put you and your mental health first is NOT self centred. . Your Mental health does NOT make you unlovable or incapable of loving. . Feeling defeated and exhausted does NOT make you a failure. . Asking for those around you to be empathetic to your situation and offer support instead of judgement is NOT fucking crazy! . You are human You are important You are a survivor You are appreciated . You are a fucking warrior, I see you, I am you. . Love you all, Christie xx . . #mumthatsabadword . . . #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #depression #mentalillness #bipolar #bpd #recovery #parenting #suicideawareness #suicideprevention #instatime #selfcare #mindfulness #wellbeing #singlemumlife #mum #bhfyp #family #mind #notafailure #warriors #survivor #notavictim #lovable #mumsofsydney #mumblogger #mentalhealthblogger
I am an actual socially awkward fucking disaster usually but I totally stepped out of my comfort zone tonight lovers!! . I got myself dressed, I slipped my ugg boots on, because Iā€™m classy like that, I drove to Camden and I walked in to a room packed full of women and a few men on my own and I didnā€™t have a panic attack or trip up the stairs on the way in or accidentally snart (sneeze fart) on the plastic chairs after being sick all week... . (Basically I managed to get through an entire hour without making a complete twat socket of myself or anyone else so fukn ay!) . I have been feeling like something is missing for a long time and I could not shake the feeling that I needed to be doing something more, something to really connect me to my community and help those who may be in a vulnerable position. . I want to fill the void with giving back to the community instead of filling it with ā€˜things... . So I attended the first steering committee meeting for the Camden Community Shelter for women and children experiencing homelessness in Camden-Wollondilly where I will be volunteering and hopefully will secure a position on the social media, fundraising, PR and Marketing committee! . I even met a beautiful Mum thatā€™s a bad word follower there, how fucking insane is that?! . So many women and children face homelessness after leaving abusive relationships so this is such an important cause to be able to help bring attention to and start conversations about. . I got home and instead of celebrating with a wine, Tigah made me a mug cake šŸ˜ https://www.healthymummy.com/recipe/chocolate-lava-microwave-cake/?lbwref=106 . . #mumthatsabadword . . . . . #camdennsw #womenscommunityshelters #homelessness #domesticviolenceawareness #volunteer #volunteering #community #fundraising #mugcake #choclavacake #rippedjeans #singlemumlife #singlemum #motherdaughter #anxiety #sociallyawkward #awkwardaf #socialmedia #jeans #vulnerable #womensrights #children #darkchocolate #motherhoodunplugged #sydneymums #camdenmums #macarthur
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Too freaking beautiful not to share! . Tigah Rosie @sour_oatmeal15 and I are doing a 1000 smoothie challenge and this is #9 the healthy mummy Nutty Caramello smoothie (with choc soy milk) and some salted caramel dark choc šŸ˜ . #tigahs1000smoothies #mumthatsabadword . . . . . . . #healthymummy #healthymummysmoothie #healthymummyconsultant #healthandwellness #healthandwellnessjourney #teenchef #teenartist #foodart #photography #smoothie #smoothierecipes #saltedcaramel #caramello #breakfast #healthybreakfastideas #healthyliving #mealreplacement #notashake #eatwellbewell #blogger #camdennsw #macarthur #mumsofsydney #mumblogger #healthysnack #wellnessjourney
Her hair is getting so long now! . Miss Amarlies hair looks short itā€™s so curly but itā€™s really long and so beautiful šŸ˜ . Im currently teaching myself how to braid because I honestly suck at doing anything other than messy mum buns and using a straightener! šŸ¤·ā€ā™€ļøšŸ˜‚ . Now if sheā€™d just sit still..... . Do you have hair skills or are you hopeless like me? . . #mumthatsabadword . . . . . . #curlyhair #curlyhairstyles #naturalhair #mumblogger #southafrican #southafricanprincess #kidshairstyles #hair #mixedrace #mixedracekids #sheisperfect #motherhoodunplugged #motherhoodrising #toddlersofinstagram #mybabygirl #mumswithcameras #hairofinstagram #bhfyp #hairgoals #parenting #beauty #motherhoodintheraw #kidsofinstagram #toddlerfashion #mum #mumsofsydney #hairdid #beautiful
She is just a little person and still unable to regulate her emotions, even as a big person I have days where I canā€™t seem to stop the tears flowing . This morning she told me she missed her daddy and dreamt of stars, it was daycare today but she didnā€™t want to go & asked to stay home with mumma but she went off happily enough & I thought she was ok but it was a hard day for her . She was crying when we picked her up cuz her friend took her doll and pushed her to the ground, she was so heartbroken that her sadness turned to anger & she lashed out at Layla-Malanna in the car. She kept crying & yelling until I pulled over & asked her if she needed some mumma hugs . She jumped into the front seat & we sat there hugging for 10 as she sobbed & told me all about her day asking me why she just couldnā€™t stop being sad . I hugged her, kissed her, rocked her & I listened to her and I mean really listened to her & what was going on in her beautiful little mind and I responded with understanding cuz itā€™s not just big people that have hard days . Itā€™s not just big people that need to cry or be angry or eat a block of chocolate some days for no other reason than it feels right at the time. . Itā€™s not just big people who have intense, unexpected feelings about what is happening in our lives leaving us feeling vulnerable and exposed . Itā€™s not just big people who feel lonely and alone even when surrounded by people. . My baby girl suffers, she knows some days her hurt is unbearable and she gets scared & frustrated & sad, so so fucking sad šŸ’” . She may not understand why she has these emotions or how to control them just yet but I will always be here for her to give her all the kisses & cuddles she needs to start to feel ok . I will let her experience & really feel those feelings with every part of her & do the best I can to assure her that they are normal, especially for the trauma and heart break she has suffered in her very short life . I will make sure she never has a single reason to doubt me and the lengths I will go to for her and I will NEVER stop rocking her or wiping away her tears . Much Love and light Christie xx
People without children: whatā€™s it like being a parent? . . What Every parent everywhere wants to say: Prepare to make snacks, a lot of snacks! Be sure to make 8 different kinds of snacks because no matter what you make and how much your child LOVED those snacks yesterday, theyā€™re going to spit them out and tell you how disgusting they are today then when you donā€™t offer them tomorrow that same child is going to go into meltdown mode because you didnā€™t make their favourite snack! . For the love of all things tasty, just make ALL the SNACKS!!! . What parents everywhere actually say: I wouldnā€™t change it for the world..... . . Lucky the amazing people @chobaniau Know just how snacky and hangry kids can get and were kind enough to send us a few boxes of the new #chobanigimmies In ALL the flavours to keep the melt downs at bay! . . Miss Amarlie adores the choc chunk cookie dunk and every time I look at her she has another one in her hand, even shared some with her dress šŸ™„šŸ˜‚ . . The girls love the Airy fairy bread and I love all of them! . Have you tried them, whatā€™s your fave flavour? . . #mumthatsabadword . . . . #gifted #chobani #gimmies #healthysnacks #greekyoghurt #chobaniyogurt #chocchunk #parenting #snacks #snacksforkids #healthy #mumsofsydney #mumblogger #eat #toddler #toddlersofinstagram #mums #mummy #eatwell #yoghurts #mumswithcameras #collab #motherhood #motherhoodunplugged #parenthoodunlocked #snacksfortoddlers #hangry
I donā€™t know who needs to read this tonight but having a mental health illness does NOT make you a shit mum! . Having a condition that can render you feeling hopeless and is out of your control is NOT your fault. . Needing to call a friend or family member to talk to is NOT something to feel ashamed of. . Asking for help is NOT a sign of weakness. . Feeling suicidal and talking about it is NOT attention seeking. . Attempting suicide is NOT selfish. . Cutting people off who are negatively affecting you and your mental health is NOT unreasonable. . Needing time to self care and put you and your mental health first is NOT self centred. . Your Mental health does NOT make you unlovable or incapable of loving. . Feeling defeated and exhausted does NOT make you a failure. . Asking for those around you to be empathetic to your situation and offer support instead of judgement is NOT fucking crazy! . You are human You are important You are a survivor You are appreciated . You are a fucking warrior, I see you, I am you. . Love you all, Christie xx . . #mumthatsabadword . . . #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #depression #mentalillness #bipolar #bpd #recovery #parenting #suicideawareness #suicideprevention #instatime #selfcare #mindfulness #wellbeing #singlemumlife #mum #bhfyp #family #mind #notafailure #warriors #survivor #notavictim #lovable #mumsofsydney #mumblogger #mentalhealthblogger
I am an actual socially awkward fucking disaster usually but I totally stepped out of my comfort zone tonight lovers!! . I got myself dressed, I slipped my ugg boots on, because Iā€™m classy like that, I drove to Camden and I walked in to a room packed full of women and a few men on my own and I didnā€™t have a panic attack or trip up the stairs on the way in or accidentally snart (sneeze fart) on the plastic chairs after being sick all week... . (Basically I managed to get through an entire hour without making a complete twat socket of myself or anyone else so fukn ay!) . I have been feeling like something is missing for a long time and I could not shake the feeling that I needed to be doing something more, something to really connect me to my community and help those who may be in a vulnerable position. . I want to fill the void with giving back to the community instead of filling it with ā€˜things... . So I attended the first steering committee meeting for the Camden Community Shelter for women and children experiencing homelessness in Camden-Wollondilly where I will be volunteering and hopefully will secure a position on the social media, fundraising, PR and Marketing committee! . I even met a beautiful Mum thatā€™s a bad word follower there, how fucking insane is that?! . So many women and children face homelessness after leaving abusive relationships so this is such an important cause to be able to help bring attention to and start conversations about. . I got home and instead of celebrating with a wine, Tigah made me a mug cake šŸ˜ https://www.healthymummy.com/recipe/chocolate-lava-microwave-cake/?lbwref=106 . . #mumthatsabadword . . . . . #camdennsw #womenscommunityshelters #homelessness #domesticviolenceawareness #volunteer #volunteering #community #fundraising #mugcake #choclavacake #rippedjeans #singlemumlife #singlemum #motherdaughter #anxiety #sociallyawkward #awkwardaf #socialmedia #jeans #vulnerable #womensrights #children #darkchocolate #motherhoodunplugged #sydneymums #camdenmums #macarthur