My Mum Story #6. Meet Chrissy Hampshire!
The feedback from My Mum Stories has been fab so here’s Mum Story #6 for you!
I am Mum to….
Sam 3 and a half, Lauren 2. (Oh and not forgetting Jenson the dog who is 8 but still thinks he’s a puppy, particularly when running round with the other two!)
The best bits about being a Mum are….
Watching my beautiful family grow and change everyday. My children never fail to make me laugh, especially Sam’s never-ending commentary on life. Even when the questions drive me mad I can’t help but marvel at how such little people can be so enthusiastic and interested by the everyday stuff.
I love family days out – somewhere where we can all go together and wrap up warm and go for a long walk trudging through muddy puddles or to the seaside to play on the beach.
The most challenging bits about being a Mum are….
Sleep deprivation – I definitely drink more coffee these days! And constantly questioning yourself about whether you’re doing the right thing or handling tantrums the best way or if they’re eating enough vegetables… That can easily become a minefield! There’s so many ways to do everything that it’s about finding what works for your own family.
The best piece of advice I could give other mums is….
‘This too shall pass’ – when the sleepless nights, or the breastfeeding troubles or any challenging stages seem like they will never end, remember they won’t be that way forever. So what if your baby is teething and has slept (safely!) in your bed for two weeks straight? It doesn’t mean that they will be there till they’re 18. Do what works for you and that you feel comfortable with to get through each challenging stage.
Trust your judgement and don’t feel like you’ve got to take anyone’s advice (because people will give it whether you want it or not! Haha)
Since I’ve become a Mum I….
Have learnt to trust myself more and perfected the art of juggling! Working, studying, being pregnant and mum to a one year old was super hard but with support and determination I got though it. I might never finish a conversation anymore but I wouldn’t change it for the world.
My best mum photo is this one because….
To be fair, this isn’t my favourite but it’s my most recent. I think I need to up my game with the #my18in18 challenge that Bev has set up! 😉
Other blog posts you might find useful:
My Mum story#5. Meet Susan Rushworth
Did your #bestnine2017 photos have the same problem as mine?