Browsing Category

Gratitude

The little Acts that make the difference

Posted on April 21, 2023

It’s in the little acts. It’s in the words of affirmation, It’s the little acts and moments showing appreciation for all the efforts poured into our home that make motherhood gratifying for me. I am even blown away when these acts come from my biggest fan and cheerleader – my #husbandoflife. In the last few months, I have taken on every role imaginable for my family. I’ve been the cook, the driver, the personal shopper, the nurse, the adviser, the…

Gratitude life lessons New year

A Letter to God – About the year 2020

Posted on January 11, 2021

Dear Father, It’s been a millennium since I last wrote to you. I know all has been good because you live in my inside and are fully aware of my lines of thoughts even before they spill into words — I’d still spill them all the same.😋 So, the year past had been a rollercoaster of emotions for me and other humans on earth. We went from high spirits heralding the decade to crushed dreams, uncertainties, and fear, even to heaviness of…

blessings Gratitude INSPIRATIONAL

THE BLESSING CALLED FOOD

Posted on November 12, 2020

Today I watched a street urchin hungrily devour the left-over snack flung out from a moving car. Gratitude washed over me like morning dew. It is one sight I will not forget in a hurry, at least not in this season of many uncertainties. That street urchin reminded me to be grateful for food and many other necessities of life which are readily available whenever the needs arise -these privileges should never be taken for granted. I silently reprimanded my…

Gratitude INSPIRATIONAL light bulb moments live intentionally

GRATITUDE – AN EXTRACT FROM A MEDICS DIARY

Posted on November 5, 2020

Gratitude is all my heart holds this season because 2020 has been an EVENTFUL year for everyone. The gift of life and mental sanity has been topmost for a number of us who have had to live with constant anxiety, fear of the unknown, and trying to adapt to new experiences like working from home. It has been a year where my emotions have been on a rollercoaster and almost on the brink of a mental breakdown because my job…

Gratitude lagos traffic life lessons

DON’T MISS OUT ON THE BLESSING – THE SILVER LINING

Posted on July 30, 2020

“Good afternoon aboki ina”, I flashed a tired smile to the group of truck drivers huddled together and conversing in fluent Hausa language. They all turned to stare at me, with just one responding to my salutation with, “hey”! I kept smiling at them while explaining the little favour I required of them. “A good smile always breaks barriers and open doors!” My boss would always emphasize. I politely requested each driver to move their trucks and trailers to give…

CHILDREN Gratitude life lessons Motherhood raising children

A FALL TOO MANY – The domestic accident story

Posted on June 11, 2020

Today, my 3 year old fell and hit his forehead on the TV stand in the sitting room. I heard the loud crashing sound from my room, rushed out to find him crying with blood trickling down his face, and mixed with tears. The sisters screamed at the sight, while I was momentarily frozen. My tummy churned at the sight of the blood oozing from his eyelid while my eyes were heavy with unshed tears. I was so frightened that…

Gratitude Half year review July new month perceptive.

HERE COMES JULY – THE GRATITUDE REVIEW

Posted on July 1, 2018

“Gratitude opens the door to the power, the wisdom, and the creativity of the Universe” – Deepak Chopra “Reflection enables us to evaluate experience, learn from mistakes, repeat successes, revise and plan” – Sherry Swain It’s July, the seventh month of 2018 and I am excited! All though it feels like it was a few weeks ago we watched those beautiful fireworks usher in 2018 amidst excited shouts of Happy New Year. One, accompanied with strong handshakes, bear hugs and…

Gratitude sweet November thanksgiving

SWEET NOVEMBER, THANKSGIVING NOVEMBER

Posted on November 25, 2017

I have a special love for the month of November, fondly christened sweet November. November always come with the obvious reminder that the year end is close and Christmas celebrations are even closer. Oh! How I love this special month and the surge of hope it conveys for a beautiful end and an expected new beginning (a new year). Such hope that can be liken to an athlete’s optimism when he sees the finish line and is expectant of embracing it.…

games Gratitude prayers teaching

THE GRATITUDE GAME – TEACHING YOUR CHILDREN THE ART OF BEING GRATEFUL

Posted on November 26, 2015

“The ability of children to process information, including the importance of being thankful, varies depending upon their age and developmental level” Sophie Michelin. I grew up being thankful because my mom taught me so. She unconsciously inculcated me through the act of prayer where she would spend time thanking God for things I thought were insignificant. I vividly recall the long evening prayers that would virtually capture every activity of the day. Often time when she was done praying we were…

Gratitude sweet November thanksgiving

THANKSGIVING NOVEMBER

Posted on November 5, 2015

It’s November again and I am super excited that the end of the year 2015 is right around the corner. Truthfully, I can boldly say “better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof”. Oh! How I greatly anticipated this month right from mid-October (hahaha). Oh yes ooo! Isn’t my excitement just contagious? (*Winks*) I simply love November for the sweet scent of yuletide it beckons (I love holidays and festivity) and the nostalgic feeling it creates out…

Older Posts

Hello and welcome!

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!!!