Dear 15 year old me
Jun 28, 2016
…awkwardness did not kill you. Life on this side is not perfect but it is beautiful. … More Dear 15 year old me
Author: themumzone
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!
Happy Post-Father’s Day
Jun 26, 2016
I just waka come. I know! Not my fault. It has been a very eventful week! J was ill, I was ill, we had hospital runs all the way across town and I still had to get back to work while making sure D got ready for exams starting this week. Phew! So of course … More Happy Post-Father’s Day
Mummy Time
Jun 20, 2016
While channel surfing one night I stumbled on a rerun of Sex and the City 2. (Yes I watched it before I knew to focus on things that are excellent, pure and admirable). It’s the one where the girls go off to “Abu Dhabi” (we now know it was actually shot in Morrocco since the … More Mummy Time
That’s Unfortunate
Jun 18, 2016
Me: Oh sweetie, my data is out. Hubs: That’s unfortunate. (Heading out the door) See yuh. Shaking my head. Me to D: Hey D give me the remote, my show is coming on. D: (Holds remote tighter) That’s unfortunate.
Chaos Calls But All You Really Need…
Jun 15, 2016
The tempo of Jonny Diaz’s Breathe reminds me of the pace of my life most days; “…busy, busy, busy… only have time for me, me, me…” But then I remember to take one day at a time and just find rest at His feet. I hope the words would be uplifting for you too. Video from Youtube.com/jonnydiaz
Schools and their Guilt-Tripping ways
Jun 14, 2016
I had been grinding my teeth over this text message from my children’s school since I first got it, and I thought I had let it go because – to God who made me – I was going to bring this up at the next PTA meeting I attended, but I didn’t. (See me patting … More Schools and their Guilt-Tripping ways
Woman, What is Your Name?
Jun 13, 2016
I understand some women will only ever describe themselves in relation to someone else and that’s okay. But there has got to be more to you than that. There has to be something more that you are about. Dig deep and find it. … More Woman, What is Your Name?
The Rest of the Serenity Prayer
Jun 12, 2016
I subscribe to Rick Warren‘s podcasts and devotional emails and I just thought to share snippets of the last one I got. There is a lot of pressure going round and there is no better time than now to remember that even in the midst of this, God is still God. ‘Every day, you have … More The Rest of the Serenity Prayer
Strong Hands
Jun 11, 2016
“How is your hand still so soft after all the house work you’ve been doing?” I smiled. My nanny had gone off for the Easter break so I had taken a few days off work to stay home and do chores. I am not OCD but my house has to be cleaned everyday. It must … More Strong Hands
Your Body is Never Coming Back
Jun 5, 2016
You attend a baby dedication and you hear the baby is 3 months old. You go over to congratulate the mother for successfully incubating and squeezing a human being out of her nether regions and you find wow! She looks just like she did a year ago. (Don’t be deceived, it takes a year to … More Your Body is Never Coming Back
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