Mothers really are SPECIAL!
One day out of the year, we have an extra special opportunity to give back to our Mums and while Mother’s Day for some may look a little different, we can rely on technology to play its part in bringing our families together and sharing the love.
Mums can seem a little superhuman. They bring us into the world, hug us when we're scared and share their wisdom to help us navigate through the tough times. In saying that, we caught up with three local super-mums as they share a little of their own ‘words of wisdom’, Mum edition.
Cody Lawrence - Mum to Peyton and Evie.
What advice would you give to your teenage self? Don’t sweat the small things, enjoy the moment you are in right now because you’ll never get that back.
What advice would you give to your babies as they grow up? Do what makes you happy and never be ashamed of who you are.
What is one song you will continue to play for your children and why? ‘You are my sunshine’- I played that song to both of my girls when they were newborns and they wouldn’t settle. They would stop crying almost instantly.
What is the most valuable thing your parents taught you, which you will pass on to your children? No matter that mistakes we make growing up, your parents will always be there for you and love you.
What has been your proudest moment as a Mother? Watching my daughters grow and learn new things every day.
What is your go-to snack when the kids are in bed? Chocolate all the way!
What has been your favourite memory as a family? Taking the girls to the beach and watching them react when the waves would hit their feet.
If you were to describe yourself as a superhero, which one would you be and why? Wonder Woman! She is the perfect example of a strong woman, because she never quits and never turns down a challenge
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Jess Beckett - Mum to Lachlan and Layla
What is your favourite memory as a family? The first moments we came home and three became four, when Lachy met his baby sister, I was so proud!
What advice would you give to your babies as they grow up? You’re in charge of your own lives don’t let anyone dictate what you do with it, don’t be afraid to make mistakes and to stay happy, be kind to yourself and others and just have fun.
What is one song you will continue to play for your children and why? Humble and Kind by Tim McGraw, I will play this for that exact reason for my children to know to stay humble and kind on their journey in life.
What is the most valuable thing your parents taught you, which you will pass on to your children? Valuable lesson my parents taught me that I will teach my children is definitely treat others how you would want to be treated, because - remember kindness is a virtue.
What has been your proudest moment as a Mother? Seeing my eldest (Lachy) care the way he does for his baby sister and knowing I brought two beautiful children into this world who will now grow up together.
What is your go-to snack when the kids are in bed? Definitely anything sweet.
What traits (good or bad) have your children gotten from you? Lachy is not shy he is definitely a little social butterfly like me but definitely also has my attitude which is not so good *laughs* we are yet to find what things Layla will get from her Mum growing up.
What is the naughtiest thing your child(ren) have done? The naughtiest thing Lachy has done was climbing the bench stool to turn the tap on and turned it around facing it out of the sink to flood the carpet in our new home.
Bec Darcy - Mum to Kaiden and Millie
What is your favourite memory as a family? Our last little family holiday to Queensland was a favourite.
If you were to describe yourself as a superhero, which one would you be and why? Is there a super Mum? If so, that would be me. *laughs*
What is something your child(ren) always says? ‘No’ *laughs*
What advice would you give to your teenage self? Save your money!
What advice would you give to your babies as they grow up? Save your money, always be grateful and have/show respect.
What is one song you will continue to play for your children and why? Anything ‘Wiggles’ related to give me a minute of silence. *laughs*
What is the most valuable thing your parents taught you, which you will pass on to your children? If you hang things right, you don’t have to iron them.
What has been your proudest moment as a Mother? When Kaiden met Moo (Millie) for the first time.
What is your go-to snack when the kids are in bed? Chocolate.
What is the naughtiest thing your child(ren) have done? They both drew all over the walls and whilst Jake and I were cleaning it, Kaiden decided it would be a great idea to spray Moo in the eyes with stain remover.