Mother’s Day Mascara

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When asked recently to describe myself in 3 words, I plumped for… “Never without mascara”, a mantra inherited from my fabulous Mum. This question was part of a ‘Mother’s Day Hints’ Shopcade interview, in which I was approached for a list of perfect presents and the words of wisdom I would hand down to Lyla and Theo.

Whilst I think it’s very important to snazz yourself up through sleepless nights, I’m hoping Lyla stays away from the make-up counter for quite a few years yet. However, I would certainly like to pass on some other valuable verses I’ve learnt from my Mum, or ‘Am-Ma’ as she is called in our household. What on earth does one buy a Grandmother with a bespoke name?

My presents have arrived early from the Mother’s Day shopping wish-list this year due to a completely cancelled Valentine’s Day. Let’s just say the perfume and chocs have helped me get over a trip to A&E with small child in tow…

Chocolates & Perfume

Glamorous gifts aside, over the past 4 years that special Sunday to me has been about the joyous journey of Motherhood to date.

So, in honour of my wonderful Mum, thank you for these treasured tips, and ahead of next Sunday, Happy Mother’s Day!

  • Always be kind to yourself. Being a Mum is the toughest and most challenging job there is.
  • Sometimes it is just a case of ‘trial and error’- whether it is weaning or wakefulness, you will NEVER get it right all of the time.
  • Make conversation even if you don’t feel like it. This is how my Mum met her two best friends, pushchairs in tow. Years later I randomly chatted to a woman in a clothes shop about our babies. Two years on and Claire has been largely responsible for my sanity, providing giggles galore. If only we could squeeze into the growing number of princess dresses our girls have acquired…
  • Painted toenails instantly make you feel better, no matter how exhausted or covered in baby mess.

Last, but not least….

  • Don’t write a blog post while your 13 month old is on the loose, it’ll result in a whole packet of biscuits being crunched into the carpet.

Now, where’s that mascara??

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