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More Than Just ‘Mum’

Going about your daily life, no matter what you do, everyone knows you as your child/rens Mum. Your life revolves around being a Mum, but we are more than just a Mum, so who are we?

So let’s see who we really our.

MUM 

mum

I am a Mum to my Daughter, and yes my daily life revolves really around her, especially at the moment as she is so ill, but you make sure that they eat their meals, you buy the things they like when you are shopping, they have something to drink, they wash and brush their teeth, nag them about homework and tidying their bedrooms, you go out shopping and end up in the children’s section looking at clothes for them. We nurse them when they are ill, comfort them when they are upset or hurt, teach them, play with them.  Be their role model.  So yes ultimately our role is that of Mum.

DAUGHTER 

daughter

We all started as our parents child, and no matter how old we get, we are still their little girl, we still turn to them for advice, their support (I really could not have got through these past few months without my parents).

PARTNER 

partner

I know we are not all in a relationship, but those who are, we cook, clean and support our partners, we like to think we share the parenting, but like many Mums know, a Mums role is different to a Dads role, and like I am, our Daughter is Daddy’s little girl. We have to make time to be us to be a couple.  Whether that is pop out for a quick coffee or an evening out, it is very important to us to have our us time.

WORKER 

worker

I am in that very lucky stage, where I can work from home. We ran our own photography business in our studio at home.  I can either work in the studio which is still set up for an office, or from the house.  I also have my blog, which I love, it is mine whatever goes into my blog is my own, I am the boss and I love it.  The blogging world is very busy and not just about writing a post hitting the publish button.

MYSELF 

myself

Yes, I do need to be me, as much as I love being a Mum and a Wife, I do need to be me from time to time.  To go out and be me, not have to worry about hearing the worlds I am thirsty, hungry, bored.  Just having a laugh with my friends, catch up on gossip.  It really does recharge those batteries.

So do I feel guilty for having us time as a couple – NO, do I feel guilty for being myself – NO. I have no reason to feel guilty, no matter how much you love your child, everyone needs a break, even the child and it gives you that bit of freedom to remember who you are.

So I will continue to be ME, and enjoy it, and myself and my Husband will continue to have our little ‘us’ time and not feel guilty.

Do you agree? Are you more than just ‘Mum’

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5 Comments

  • ashleigh
    29 May 2023 at 11:42 am

    Interesting thoughts – lots of roles – I love being a mum!

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    • nannysam
      30 May 2023 at 9:57 am

      Being a Mum is something I love, being a Nanny is also lots of fun

      Reply
  • Siobhan N
    28 May 2023 at 9:38 am

    I think it is hard juggling all roles. I found that as my children became older and more independent, my elderly parents began to need more help from me

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    • nannysam
      30 May 2023 at 10:00 am

      Snap I have the same here, but now my parents live with us as well which does make life that bit easier

      Reply
  • Wendy Lam-Vechi
    4 June 2022 at 9:08 am

    This was a very inspiring read, Sometimes I feel to be a good mum I need to give all my time to my kids and neglect myself. But recently I realised how much of an impact it made on my mental health and ‘me’ time is actually very important. Plus the kids learn to be more independent

    Reply

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