My Spirited Baby
myspiritedbaby.blogspot.com
No. of Kids: 2 kids, blog names are Turbo (2 and a half) and Smiley (8 months)
Current City: Auckland
What’s your blog all about?
I’m a South-African born stay at home mum, married for 5 years to a NZ born Samoan man. My husband has been studying for most of the time we’ve been married, training to be a teacher. I started blogging about my first son, but after a while, wanted to write about more. My blog is about me, motherhood, my cross-cultural marriage, my challenges, struggles and joys….my life, really.
Why did you start blogging?
My first son was particularly challenging in many ways. A friend gave me a book called “Raising my Spirited Child” and then it all made sense. He’s a full on, turbo-charged little boy. So I started blogging about the challenges I faced with him and the good times too, and it evolved from there.
What is your favourite part about blogging?
Blogging is like keeping a journal of your kids lives. You are able to write about things you would otherwise forget. Also love the blogging community, and being a part of other mums’ lives, seeing how they do things, getting good ideas and advice.
How do you manage juggling family life with blogging?
I blog at night or when my kids are asleep. Sometimes I don’t have time but that’s ok, I don’t pressure myself.
Any advice to new/other bloggers?
Anything goes, do what YOU like, enjoy it. If it’s a chore then something needs to change.
Top 3 favourite posts from your blog?
The story of us – The first part in the story of how my husband and I came to meet.
Naughty cow and gorilla kisses – Loving where my kids are at.
Dear Smiley – A tribute to him turning 8 months old.
Top 3 favourite blogs?
My sisters blog called Cherished
Love the ‘realness’ and sense of humour in Delightfully diva-ish
A friend from school who’s brutally honest about motherhood and life in King Luke’s Mamma
