My Story
Hello, I'm Jen.
I am a mum to two lovely boys.
When I originally set up Baby Toddler Adventure, they really were a baby and a toddler. Now they are growing up so fast, right in front of my eyes.
No, I'm not going to say "I wish they would stay little forever" or "cherish each moment" (though a little part of me does think this sometimes) but this here is my space to tell you that it's ok if you don't love the job of parenting 24/7.
It does not make you a bad parent if you crave moments of time and space where you aren't hearing "mummy, mummy, mummy" or "daddy, daddy, daddy" all the time. It's ok to hate getting up in the middle of the night to warm up the bottle of milk and sit there blearly eyed whilst wishing you could be in the land of slumber yourself. (I mean, if you like this, that's also fine too!)
Life isn't "insta" perfect. Too often parents put un-due pressure on themselves to be "perfect" and as far as I am concerned, as long as they are happy and healthy, that's the priority. Not worrying if you have the latest expensive wooden toy or not. Check out my instagram photos, my boys would choose the cardboard it came in rather than playing with such a toy every time!
This is my little space of the internet to say it's ok to feel everything. Let it out, share your experiences if it helps, or just have a read and know that you are not alone. Lean on anything that makes your life easier and please don't forget to put yourself on your "To Do" List as well.
I am not promising answers, I just want to share the advice I have been given, and wisdom I have learnt through my own parenting experiences. You can take it, or not. But I fully believe that knowledge is power, the more you know, the more you can assess and see if it's right for you.
That's my goal with this space.
So get in touch if you would like to share your story. I update the blog when I have something I feel I should share. Life is busy for me (aren't we all busy!) so I am aware of my own pressures meaning the blog won't be weekly or monthly- but just when I feel the words would help another.
You can find me primarily on Instagram or drop me an email: babytodderadventure@gmail.com.
