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25.01.2022 Instagram v. Reality

23.01.2022 Whoop here it is! Finally starting my mum blog that Ive been talking about for so long! Massive thank you to Kate at Gold B Digital for helping get me started with my logo and blog design!

23.01.2022 A few weeks ago, we were going to a street party to meet our new neighbours. Wed made a cheese platter and packed our eski and our camping chairs and I was keen AF because #boredhousewife. But just as we were ready to go I noticed it was raining. Its fucking raining outside! I said to my husband. Is it fucking raining outside Mummy?, my 3 year old asked. I wasnt prepared. I laughed. I thought it was hilarious and I laughed so much that he kept saying it and I kept laug...hing because it sounded so terribly funny coming from his mouth. Over the last few weeks hes pulled it out of the memory bank a few times, giggling and asking me if its fucking raining outside. The other day it was beautiful and sunny and he said to me hey Mummy, its not fucking raining outside! and again I laughed because he used it in context and he was right, it wasnt fucking raining outside . Well today... he killed me. We were walking past a pub full of people, it was a bit cloudy and he asked me if it was raining. Mummy, is it raining? he says, so innocent and cute. Not yet, I said. And then I literally saw the realisation sweep across his face, as he realised this was the perfect opportunity to tell his new joke, and he smiled at himself before he said at the top of his lungs It better not start fucking raining outside!! . I agree, bud! And thank god our audience are all pissed and would appreciate the sun sticking around a little longer too How hard is it to discipline your kid when you 100% agree?

22.01.2022 The morning after a night out Tickets: $140 Babysitter: $150 Dinner, drinks & ubers: too scared to check bank account ... Getting out of the house and being someone other than Mum & Dad for 6 hours: priceless Waking up at 530am and parenting with a hangover: hell This cute face: does not give a fuck See more

22.01.2022 Id never worn a bikini before I became a Mum. Then two massive things happened: 1) I grew and birthed two babies with this body, and I realised how incredible it is and how much more there is to it than my big thighs or my tummy rolls.... & 2) I started to see myself through my kids eyes. My son sees me naked and laughs Mummy, youre naked!! They just see it how it is and with no judgment. Im not fat. Just naked. Im just their Mumma, their amazing incredible Mumma, naked, in a bikini, in clothes, whatever, they dont give a fuck. And neither should I. Dont waste any more time missing out on things because youre worried about one of the least important things about your body... which is how it looks.

22.01.2022 Who elses mum uniform is active wear? Sometimes I wear skirts or jeans, but then within about 0.5 seconds I regret it because parenting is a fucking sport and youve gotta be constantly ready to bring your a-game #bringityoulittleterrorists

20.01.2022 Hey Mumma, are you ok? I love my kids more than anything in this world, but I admit that I hate being a Mum sometimes. ... Nobody talks about how hard it is - having these little, helpless people completely dependent on you for survival, 24/7. It never stops. You dont get a break, or a rest. Its like doing the hardest job of your life, with no experience, and lives literally depend on it. And youre doing it without one of your most basic but essential human needs being met - sleep. No one is more sleep deprived than a mother. A smile can hide a lot, and so can a nice picture on Facebook. I created my blog and this page because I want to talk about it. It feels better when you know youre not alone. So Mumma, know Im here, and you can be real with me. And if youre anything like me, you might be ok today, but not tomorrow. So know Im ALWAYS here. Lets talk #ruok #ruokday

20.01.2022 Family vacayyyyy Were spending my last week of maternity leave on holidays together This morning Van asked where we were going for our holiday, and when I told him Coolangatta, he said Oh, Hakuna Matata?! Yeahh, buddy! Same thing!

20.01.2022 More than just a Mum These pictures are taken 7 months after I had my first baby and 4 months after I had my second baby. When I had my first baby I felt so overwhelmed by motherhood that I forgot to look after myself. I loved my baby but I did not love being a mum and I lost myself. ... Second time around, I went into it with a different mindset. I realised Mum is just one part of me. Its a HUGE part for sure, but Im still me, and Ive gotta look after myself first. When you go on an aeroplane, they tell you that in the event of an emergency, youve gotta fit your own oxygen mask before you help others, even your children. The same goes for life. Youre no good to anyone if you dont look after yourself first Ive written a bit more about this in my first blog post - https://morethanjustamum.com.au/julias-back-story/ Let me know what you think

20.01.2022 Tomorrow is my last day at home with my little Ziggy, just the two of us, and my heart is breaking. Im not cut out for the stay at home mum business, I love my job and I cant wait to go back to work. Baby Daddys taking over the reins and taking the rest of the year off work to be a stay at home dad. Itll be good for all of us, great in fact! But right now, there is no rationalising the sick feeling in my stomach and the ache in my heart when I think about my time at hom...e with this precious little boy coming to an end I might joke about how much I hate being a mum sometimes, but fuck I LOVE my kids

16.01.2022 My parenting style summed up in one photo Z: Hey Mum, whats that you drinkin? Me: Its called alcohol son, it makes me a better person and a far better parent and lets face it, you may as well thank it for your entire existence Z: Oh, ok Mum, whatever makes you happy. Can I have some? ... Me: No sorry son, not for another 17.5 years Z: Ha. Ha ha, ha ha ha. Ok Mum. See more

15.01.2022 Holy shit! I had my baby in the car. I did NOT expect that to happen that was not part of the birth plan! Little Ziggy was born Tuesday 12th February 2019 at 3.36pm (a time guessed based on the call log in my husbands phone), at the roundabout on Klinger & Scarborough Rd, 500 metres from Redcliffe Hospital. Its one of my favourite stories to tell and Ive just put it up on my blog, including a little FAQ section - https://morethanjustamum.com.au/birth-story/... Let me know what you think, and Id love you to share your birth stories with me too! Special shout out to Amey Bencke - Doulatog

15.01.2022 TGID: Thank god its daycare day

13.01.2022 So much yes!! Who else has read Annabel Crabb’s gem of a book The Wife Drought? This morning I’m on the train heading into day 3 of being back at work full-time. I got home last night after my youngest went to bed and I left this morning before my eldest woke up. I love my job so I’m not complaining about the hours, but all I can think is, how the fuck would I do this if I didn’t have my husband at home being the stay at home Daddy? Or as Annabel Crabb coins it - being th...e wife. Man or woman, a wife, she says, is someone who pulls back on paid work to either stay at home or work part time to do more of the unpaid work around the house like raising the kids, cooking, cleaning, washing and carrying the mental load of keeping the home ship running. Apparently in Australia, three out of four full time working Dads have a wife, but only 15% of full time working Mums have one I’ll save my thoughts on gender inequality and feminism for another day, because this was really just a omg, yes! moment that I had while reading this book this morning that I had to share. Big shout out to my wife (husband) for supporting me to continue with my career in a way that many women can’t. Shout out to the Mums doing it all. And to the full time working Dads with wifeys at home, I hope you realise what a wonderful privilege you have and maybe if you’re reading this, take her home some flowers and tell her how amazing she is because from my personal experience, she’s probably feeling exhausted and underappreciated and all it takes is some flowers and a kiss and a you’re doing a good job

13.01.2022 Since my last post, Ive had a couple of people ask about what diet I did to lose 35kg. The bad news is, I havent followed a diet. The good news is, Ive just written a blog post about some of the philosophies Ive implemented which are actually super easy to follow. ... Number 1 - Calorie Fucking Deficit (James Smith). We not only have a similar appreciation for the F word, but he also keeps it really simple which is just how I like it. If youre interested in the other 4, read my latest post! morethanjustamum.com.au/my-top-5-tips-to-lose-weight-for-l/ Let me know if this is helpful and if youve got any other tips to share!

12.01.2022 As a parent, your weekends are pretty much centred around finding activities thatll wear your kid out enough til nap time. Then finding more activities that will wear them out again til bed time. Bonus points if its out of the house so you dont have to spend their entire nap time cleaning up their fucking mess

11.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day hubby! The reality is the kids do not give a fuck that its Fathers Day. Theyre sick and theyre gonna whinge and cry and test every last bit of our patience. Thanks for having good genes and making cute kids with me. If they werent cute wed kill them. Kidding. ... Not really. But truly, youre a great Daddy and I cant wait for the day the kids are old enough to tell you that for themselves Well put them to bed super early tonight and get take away and beer and cheers to ourselves for surviving (so far) this crazy ride that is parenthood

11.01.2022 So today I heard my neighbour singing twinkle, twinkle little star to her baby and I started to feel a little guilty cause I realised Ive never sung a nursery rhyme to Ziggy. But then I remembered I sing him Biggie Smalls Hypnotize on the regular. Since the day he was born Ive busted out the Ziggy, Ziggy, Ziggy cant you see, sometimes your words just hypnotise me. And I just love your flashy ways, guess thats why they broke and youre so paid And then despite her b...est efforts, my neighbours baby spent this afternoon crying anyway. So we g. We all parent differently. And our babies all cry either way. At least Ziggy will grow up with the confidence of the notorious B.I.G instead of wondering what a star is. They dont teach confidence in 7th grade science

10.01.2022 Today was the first time Ive exercised since being back at work and DAMN it felt good. Last week was a huge adjustment so I wanted to go easy on myself but this week Ive gotta make the time for it every day. When do you working mummas fit exercise into your day?? At the moment Im thinking itll have to be either 430am or 8pm PS who else got that anoyyyyying bald patch after having babies?!

05.01.2022 As a parent, you constantly wonder what it is exactly that you should do and say to make sure your child becomes a good person, has a good life, achieves greatness, happiness, and suffers a little less pain and heartache along the way than you did. But you also know that you need to let them live, even if that means they get hurt and make mistakes, so they can learn and grow on their own. So as they grow up, these are my wishes for my children I hope y...ou grow up knowing how very loved you are. No matter what you go through, no matter where life leads us as a family and you as an individual, you will always be my babies. I hope you grow up knowing that the world is your oyster; you can achieve anything you put your mind to, even if it takes a little (or a lot) of hard work. I hope you grow up always chasing your dreams, no matter how big or small or how often they change. Don't get disheartened if you lose your way a little, no place worth going is easy to get to. I hope you live a life of balance - that you work hard but play hard too. I hope you live a life full of happiness. Take the path less travelled and let yourself be guided by the things that make you happy. Dont waste your time with people that dont make you happy, work that doesnt fulfil you or choices that dont feel right. It wont feel like it until youre old like me, but life really is short. So I hope you enjoy every moment and if ever there's a day you wake up questioning yourself, where you are or where you're going - change it, it's that simple. Dont live with regret. There are no mistakes, only lessons and there is no point dwelling on the past - you cant change it. I hope you grow up with a heart that is the most attractive thing about you. Be kind. But also, stand up for yourself, your loved ones and the things you believe in. Never let anyone undermine you or make you question your value. And above all, I hope you grow up always believing in yourself. I will always believe in you and will always be here to remind you how amazing and capable you are See more

05.01.2022 Today was the first time I’ve exercised since being back at work and DAMN it felt good. Last week was a huge adjustment so I wanted to go easy on myself but this week I’ve gotta make the time for it every day. When do you working mummas fit exercise into your day?? At the moment I’m thinking it’ll have to be either 430am or 8pm PS who else got that anoyyyyying bald patch after having babies?!

04.01.2022 A real holiday would at least involve a sleep in

03.01.2022 So much yes!! Who else has read Annabel Crabbs gem of a book The Wife Drought? This morning Im on the train heading into day 3 of being back at work full-time. I got home last night after my youngest went to bed and I left this morning before my eldest woke up. I love my job so Im not complaining about the hours, but all I can think is, how the fuck would I do this if I didnt have my husband at home being the stay at home Daddy? Or as Annabel Crabb coins it - being th...e wife. Man or woman, a wife, she says, is someone who pulls back on paid work to either stay at home or work part time to do more of the unpaid work around the house like raising the kids, cooking, cleaning, washing and carrying the mental load of keeping the home ship running. Apparently in Australia, three out of four full time working Dads have a wife, but only 15% of full time working Mums have one Ill save my thoughts on gender inequality and feminism for another day, because this was really just a omg, yes! moment that I had while reading this book this morning that I had to share. Big shout out to my wife (husband) for supporting me to continue with my career in a way that many women cant. Shout out to the Mums doing it all. And to the full time working Dads with wifeys at home, I hope you realise what a wonderful privilege you have and maybe if youre reading this, take her home some flowers and tell her how amazing she is because from my personal experience, shes probably feeling exhausted and underappreciated and all it takes is some flowers and a kiss and a youre doing a good job

02.01.2022 Sleep when the baby sleeps Its a bit hard to sleep when youre driving a car Janet. Should I also clean when the baby cleans and cook when the baby cooks? Let me just order a double shot and get the fuck on with it