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Yes, we are having another baby!!!!! Bring out the confetti!!! Was It Planned? I know one of the first questions that everyone asks is: Was it planned? And the answer is: Not by us With our youngest now at four, we thought we were out of the “baby-season” and well on our way on the “raising” season…..but “Surprise Surprise”,…
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“It’s easier to build up a child, than to repair an adult. Your words and actions have power in your child’s life. Use them wisely.” A reminder that as we’re raising children, we’re actually shaping human lives 👀 And if there’s one thing I’ve learnt, especially in various therapy/counselling scenarios, is that much of who we become in adulthood is…
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Parents of little humans, we’ve got something for you!!! I don’t know about you, but as a parent, I’m always trying to find great and fun stuff for us to do as a family, that we as the parents, and then all the different age groups will all enjoy. Spending time as a family is quite important to us, it’s…
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Nothing makes me happier than a well-used toy! 🙌🏾 We bought this scooter about a decade ago for our first born and it has been handed down, all the way to the 4th And I couldn’t be happier to let it go, on some “You’ve really served our family, you may go rest in peace now (or is it pieces?…
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A whole lifetime later, I know, but finally, here’s the birth story of our last born (you guys know how it can get in parent-ville 🙂 In the beginning… For as long as I can remember, I’ve always wanted to have lots of kids. My husband and I initially wanted to have “as many kids as we can”. Then that…
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It’s holiday season again, and many of us will be travelling across the country to spend some well-needed resting time, or to visit loved ones! For us, travelling has turned into a whole new game, because we have four little humans to consider. So, I thought I should share some of the things that have been helpful for us when travelling with little ones.
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I know I usually joke about my teabag boobs 😛😅 but today I actually wanna appreciate these sisters 😅. I realised the other day that when I look at my boobs, I see the teabags they are and even though I’ve accepted and love them, I was always looking at them in a negative light. But it struck me the…
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When we (& our other friends with 4 kids) saw the snow weather forecast in the Free State; and decided to pack up your 8 kids and chase the snow, this is what went down: – Lots of food– A zillion snacks– A million “Are we there yets”– A million & one pee stops– 5 hours there, 1,5 hours in…
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I think my mom did a great job of teaching us household work. From as young as Grade 1, I remember my mom making me handwash my own socks when I came back from school. And mind you, I was 5 turning 6 in Grade 1! Dishes as well, I remember washing dishes from a young age, even when we…
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This moment here was the sum of mentorship and discipleship for me. All my kids absolutely love swimming but the younger two are scared of waves. So, when we got to the beach on this day, Zizwe was scared to get into the water. This moment here was big sis Kumi holding his hand so he could face the waves. …
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I'm Unathi (aka MamakaKumi), and the main storyteller here :) I hope you enjoy reading about our colourful life :)
