Sunday 10 March 2013

Mum's The Word!

There is no way to be a perfect mother, and a million ways to be a good one. -Jill Churchill

Being a mother has been one of the toughest and most rewarding jobs I've ever done.  It has certainly helped me to appreciate all that my own mum has done for me.

Mother's Day Fun! Mar13

I entered motherhood at the tender age of 24, naive and clueless! I didn't have a support network around me, lacked greatly in confidence, and read copious books to 'learn' how to be a good mum.

17 years later, and by the grace of God, I'm a changed person (for the better!) and have 3 happy, healthy and beautiful girls! When I look at my daughters, my heart swells with pride and joy! I love how special and unique they are in their differences.  They constantly make me laugh, surprise me and inspire me.

Mother's Day Lemon Curd Cake Mar13
My daughter's Lemon Curd Cake! YUM!
The great paradox of a mother's job is to love them away, watch them grow into independence & confidence.  Mine are certainly leaving me behind in the height department!  I know I'm going to find it hard when they start to leave home!

Yes it's been jolly hard work, and there is still hard work ahead, but I wouldn't change the last 17 years for anything!

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And for my own mum, I made her a Welcome Wallhanging:

Welcome Wallhanging for Mum Mar13

Happy Mother's Day mum!

To all mum's everywhere - Well done, keep going, remember the good times.





26 comments:

  1. You are an amazing mum to three amazing girls. Happy Mothers Day you!

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  2. Great post Judith. Hope you've had a fabulous day

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  3. Happy Mother's Day! I enjoyed your post.

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  4. I think they are proud to have you as their mum too! Happy thoughts all round!

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  5. Aw, what a nice post. You're a wonderful mum and have three gorgeous girls. Keep up the good work :)

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  6. Oh, lovely girls! I suspect there are as many ways of being a mum, as there are children!

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  7. Gorgeous girlies.
    They are lucky to have such a great mum.
    They look like they are probably as much of a laugh as you too.
    xxxx

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  8. Happy mothers day to you and to your mum too! The cake looks wonderful.

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  9. Mmm cake... Lovely photos, lovely girls :-) Happy mothers day!

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  10. What a beautiful post! Happy Mother's day!

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  11. No one would take on the job of "mum" if advertised in the job centre coz the T&C's are terrible! But it's still the best (hardest, most infuriating) occupation in the whole, wide world!

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  12. Lovely pics of your lovely girls and remembering Mums who are with us no more.

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  13. Happy Mothers day! What a great cake. Hope you enjoyed it

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  14. What a lovely post with some great pictures of you and your girls. I love the wall hanging you made your Mum too. I bet she loved it.

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  15. Hope you had a great day, love the pics :o)

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  16. Lovely post :) Happy Mother's day J xx

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  17. Gorgeous post full of beautiful people with matching souls xx

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  18. Brilliant photos of you girls! Happy Mother's Day :)

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  19. Motherhood is rewarding, frustrating, demanding but ultimately a privilege. It is also amazing that our children survive our 'practicing' the art of motherhood. Di x

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  20. You did good! Ad the cake ... Oh I need cake like that! Happy Mothers Day Judith! X

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  21. Belated happy Mother's Day! That cake looks scrummy!

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  22. Oh my, that cale looks good! Happy Mothers Day for yesterday J!

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  23. Couldn't have put it better myself!

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  24. What a gorgeous family, Happy Mothers Day, lovely x

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  25. Oh was it Mothers Day in UK? Ours is in May in Aust. I identify with your thoughts on motherhood at 24. I was 26 when i had my eldest, married, buying a house and thought i was so grown up. Man, did i feel different after Amelia arrived! Young, vulnerable, etc. I think i grew into it!

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