I nurture two little men (aged 5 and 3) while keeping a full-time job in the humid concrete jungle that is Lagos. In themumzone, I observe life through my mummy eyes, sharing my faith, family and fitness goals. Hope you enjoy my journey!
There are certain places I get excited about travelling to. Where I’m going to today is not one of them. Mostly because the best flight is the 7:20 one and so I have to be up extra early to get through the airport drama. Then, when I arrive there, it’s still going to be 7:20 … More #MummyMoment: Travelling and Airport Drama Part 1
Someone told me that I needed a girl. (Rolling eyes, here we go again). I decided to indulge him by asking why. He said you will want one, don’t worry. I shook my head. You haven’t told me why. Have I suggested to you that my sons are not enough? What will a girl do … More #MummyMoment: On This Cooking Matter Again
As we were leaving church on Sunday, we drove by a lady standing on the road looking pissed. The first thing I noticed about her though was her hair. (Yes, pretend as if you don’t check out other women in church.) Anyway, it was a lovely light brow, shoulder length weave and the wind blew … More Who Do We Do This For?
Just the other day, as I was minding my business on Instagram (because that is where people go to mind their business, other people’s pages). I saw a celebrity’s response to a comment on his post. He had posted a picture of his breakfast at a restaurant but because he had only recently gotten married, … More #MummyMoment: On This Cooking Matter
I step into the living room and I am quickly defeated. There is an explosion of toys; storybooks, building blocks, cars and broken bits of some other toys I’ve forgotten I ever bought. And the church is at it in full force! Ms P clearly gave up. D and J have built a fort out … More Two Kids Like Four 2
Hubs is travelling. A sheen of sweat breaks across my brow. I’m feeling hot and cold at the same time. Oh dear, I foresee the headache and exhaustion already. What do I do when J needs to pee in the night? Who are they going to bounce off their energy on? I’m feeling sorry for … More Two Kids Like Four
When the school sent us a letter at the beginning of the term to prepare us for the pre-school graduation, I (in my characteristic manner) skimmed the details – … Sometime in July… Needs bow tie… Black pants… Yada, yada… He can wear the black pants from his Christmas suit, has black socks, school shoes … More The Hectic Life of Pre-school Mums II
We are driving along and I suddenly notice J is out of his car-seat. Me: D? Did you let him out of his seat? What is it with you kids and playing with your safety? Haven’t I told you the car is not a play ground? D: Mummy needs to calm down.
At a cousin’s wedding earlier today o, that is how one lady in all her aso-ebi finery began to wave frantically at me. Since I was already crossing the hall heading in her direction, I decided to branch. With a polite smile on my face and a look of I-hope-there-is-no-problem, I leaned in to hear … More Have we met? And this is not a pick up line.
Mid-way through the school term, we needed to make D a lederhosen (German attire) for International Day. Ooohm! Where was I supposed to get this from? His teacher called me while I was away to place the order. (Abi?) Teacher: Ma, we just need a pair of black shorts and crossing belt. Me:… Teacher: Are … More The Hectic life of Pre-school Mums I
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