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ALIGNING OBJECTIVES – Lessons from a 4 years old

Posted on June 11, 2021

How often do you clearly define the objective for a task, agreement, or business? This evening my 4 years came to me with a request – Seddie: Mummy, Didi (his sister aka Buddie) wants to take this toy from me, can you keep it safe for me and away from her? Me: oh yes! Please leave it by my bedside table and I will watch over it (I was already on the bed watching a favorite soap). Seddie: Okay mum.…

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ADMISSION WAHALA – Another life phase

Posted on May 20, 2021

It’s another major milestone season for our first daughter – transitioning from Primary to Secondary School. So last week, she wrote yet another secondary school entrance examination that lasted for 5 hours! Ordinarily, it should have been a stressful day for us all, but we turned it into a memorable one. I honestly think there should be a community of mothers with children sitting for entrance examinations into secondary schools to offer support and guidance through this process. I did…

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THRIVING THROUGH LIFE PHASES

Posted on May 13, 2021

Loving a man and giving of myself to nurture our relationship is exciting yet challenging. Growing a career while staying relevant in my field is tasking, then add raising 3 young and very active children deliberately in this megacity to this mix is no ‘beans’! This is my life today! Plusssss I am focused on maintaining a fit, healthy, and trendy lifestyle. These roles are just three of the many others in my life that I daily strive to excitingly execute…

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LIVING WITHOUT LIMITS

Posted on May 8, 2021

The mind of a child is truly limitless! How else can I explain my kid’s quest to have their desired picnic without any input from me? It all began with this line, “Mummy can we have a picnic tomorrow?” I answered non-committally, “let’s see what tomorrow holds,” a reply which made my 11 years old make a snickering sound with an “it ain’t gonna happen” face. I listened in amazement as my 9 and 4 years old planned, conversed, and get all…

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THE SIMPLE JOYS OF LIFE

Posted on April 16, 2021

I was cornered into reading the kid’s devotional with my 4 years old son this morning and I enjoyed the experience! With the second term holidays in full swing, the girls are savoring the long and uninterrupted morning sleep; and waking up late is gradually becoming the norm. Seddie being an early riser is mostly on the lookout for activities to keep him engaged till the sisters’ are awake. In his bid to stay engaged this morning, he suggested ‘abi!’…

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CHOOSE JOY!

Posted on April 8, 2021

I had just gained admission into school at the time. I was still a teenager, trying to figure out life on my own. I was sick often, I did not like my course of study, I was different in a lot of ways and many people did not like me. All of these, coupled with the fact that my family at the time was financially broke. My parents are civil servants and the government did not pay them for an…

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WHAT ARE YOU DOING ABOUT THAT FATIQUE?

Posted on March 25, 2021

Dear Friend, Are you fatigued? So tired (body and mind) that all you desire is a complete break from all the tasks and things competing for your attention? In the words of my friend, ‘I just want to take a physical and mental vacation.’ Does this describe you? Rest assured, you are not alone! In the past few weeks, I have struggled to find myself in between work, love, and family expectations. It hasn’t been easy applying all the tips…

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JUDGE, JURY, AND THE ACCUSED

Posted on March 18, 2021

“Seddie! your closet is scattered again?” I heard Mimi reprimand her brother as she dug through the pile of clothing, searching for his cardigan. “You will kneel down when you return from school”. She sighed with a tinge of exasperation and a knowing that the cardigan must be dug out otherwise mum won’t let her be. Judgment for the erring crew member came swiftly and firmly as pronounced by Chief Judge Mimi, the magistrate in charge of my home court.…

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DARE TO CELEBRATE

Posted on March 8, 2021

We had just finished dinner and were still seated, staring at our empty plates while relishing the delicious pasta, I had whipped up minutes after I came home. And then the song began… Hilarious and out of tune, however, the wordings communicated the intent, and I had a good laugh. “mummy, mummy, always giving us the best of meals, breakfast, lunch….. mummy, mummy oo… always the best…..” Daddy took the lead of the newly ensembled choir while the rest of…

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OMG conversations with my kids

Posted on March 3, 2021

Mummy, won’t you go and pick your husband from the airport? Didi, my 9years old asked with a smile as she struggled to sit her butt comfortably on my bed. “I will, but I am hungry” I replied with my eyes fixed on my phone trying to send out a message. “Are you choosing food over your husband?” she continued mischievously. I paused and stared hard at her in unbelief, “he is my husband, not yours! I will pick him…

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I am a 24/7 wife, mother of 3 and a career mum! I live in Lagos, Nigeria and love to cook, write, play and laugh! Everyday life events, the growth process and milestones in my children inspire my writings. I am passionate about raising children who will love passionately, live purposefully and positively transform and impact their world. Come, read and enjoy my journey through motherhood, learn from the practical experiences and tips on raising confident children; plus loads of motherhood tidbits, quick fixes and soul-lifting stories with a tinge of humour. I will also share how I navigate the daunting task of building a demanding career and raising a young family full of fun and excitement. My everyday mantra is 'live intentionally'. Welcome to my world!!!