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THE EMPTY ROOMS – Savour the moments

Posted on May 21, 2017

The post below got trending a few weeks ago, it was shared on various platforms. I am not certain whose work it is originally, nevertheless, I appreciate the thoughts behind it. This post greatly inspires me and serves as a reminder to deliberately live in the now; appreciating every moment and time spent with our children. It is good to visualize the future but also important to enjoy the present. Do not be a part of the crowd that always anticipate the…

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HERE COMES MY MENTEE

Posted on November 12, 2016

“Didi don’t complain, put on whatever mummy has laid out for you to wear”. This is my 6-year-old cautioning her 4-year-old sister as she complained about the choice of clothing I laid out for her to wear for Sunday service. My mentee a.k.a first daughter spoke these words with all the calmness and sense of responsibility abi is it maturity a child of her age could muster. To ensure that her sister conceded to her admonishment, she concluded her speech…

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EXHAUSTED? 3 WAYS TO REFUEL

Posted on July 17, 2016

Parenthood is an endurance marathon that you cannot train for, and certain moments of the journey will be exhilarating while others will sap your energy. Juggling the demands of a family is an incredible feat that warrants respect and appreciation.Erin Schlicher “OMG! Not again! What did you just do?” I screamed in sheer annoyance! In a split second, the frightened and innocent look on the face of my daughter jolted me back to reality. How could I have screamed that…

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MY MOTHER – My plantain story

Posted on October 23, 2015

This week began with a bang! I received a bag of goodies from my mum. The bag came all the way from my very own Akwa ‘Abasi’ Ibom State and was filled with different items ranging from our celebrated affang leave (for affang soup), pears, tapioka (shredded boiled cassava), crayfish and a bunch of plantain. I was particularly excited about the plantain as it was the big, strong and freshly looking specie. Two days later, this beautiful bunch became ripe…

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ENJOY YOUR BUMP, DEAR PREGGY

Posted on August 20, 2015

Glory is 30 weeks pregnant today and whines more than a mosquito about her pregnancy! Oh yes! My love for her does not stop me from telling her this truth. These complaints intensified at 27 weeks where she complained of eating too much, getting tired of dragging her pregnant frame to work and looking fat like a pregnant pig! Lol. She always ends each episode of whining with “I can’t wait to give birth”. The truth is Glory still looks…

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10 TOP TIPS FOR MY DAUGHTER AT 20

Posted on August 6, 2015

My adopted daughter clocked 20 a few days ago and I have been thinking of the right words of advice to share with her as she formally leaves teen-hood to womanhood. Having passed through this stage of life called ’20s’, did not make the words come easy. It feels like we are generations apart (feeling so old *winking*). My experiences and the things obtainable in my generation seem slightly old school. So in the bid to help my daughter take on…

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9 THINGS ALL MOTHERS KNOW ARE TRUE

Posted on May 21, 2015

I came across this article last week and I was blown away by its simple truth; so all I desired to do was to share with you, my web friends. Full credits goes to http://www.popsugar.com. Mother’s Day has come and gone, and while there’s plenty written about moms in the days leading up to the big day, it was being surrounded by my kids, my own mom, and my grandmother that got me thinking about what it really means to…

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THE FATHERHOOD CYCLE

Posted on November 26, 2014

THE FATHERHOOD CYCLE I came across the jokes below and found some truth in it, beside humour is good for the soul. Enjoy! 4 years: “My Daddy can do anything.” 7 years: “My Dad knows a lot, a whole lot.”12 years: “Oh, well – naturally – Father doesn’t know that either.”14 years: “Father? Hopelessly old-fashioned.”21 years: “Oh, that man is so out-of-date. What did you expect?”25 years: “He knows a little bit about it – but not much.”30 years: “Maybe we…

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SUPPORT SYSTEMS

Posted on July 24, 2014

The strain from today’s job hit hard as my feet stepped on the stairs leading to my apartment. My legs felt like it had bags tied to them and my shoulders felt like bricks; I am simply exhausted! For the umpteenth time today, I wonder why work can’t just be fun and easy. Today was exceptionally long and stressful; the long meetings filled with verbal assault of non- achievement of KPIs didn’t help either. My spirit felt dampened and my…

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12 THINGS KIDS SHOULD NEVER SAY TO A MUM

Posted on June 9, 2014

A piglet once asked her mother “mum, what are you always searching for in the mud’, the mother answered in her best voice “when you become a mother, you will find out”! As a mother, I am often reminded of the above Sow and piglet discussion, and it brings to mind a new understanding of the impact my actions, inactions and words had on my mum. This understanding comes with some good hands-on experiences, with my nest filled with little…

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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!!!