Well hello there, lovely mums! If you're reading this, chances are you're right there in the glorious, messy, utterly bonkers trenches of mum life unfiltered with me. My current partners in crime are my spirited four-year-old girl and my delightfully destructive two-year-old boy. And let me tell you, some days feel less like parenting and more like a high-stakes game of whack-a-mole, played entirely in my pyjamas.
You know those Instagram posts? The ones with the perfectly styled kids, the pristine homes, and the serene smiles? Yeah, that's not us today. Today, my daughter's elaborate block tower just collapsed onto her brother, who then retaliated by launching a half-eaten banana across the room. My hair, last washed… well, let's not go there. And the only "serene smile" on my face is probably just a grimace trying to hide the fact that I'm running on approximately four hours of broken sleep and half a cold coffee.
But here’s the thing about this unfiltered life: for every banana launched, there’s a sudden, fierce hug that melts your heart. For every tantrum, there’s a belly laugh so infectious you can’t help but join in. These little humans, who push every single one of your buttons, are also the very same ones who fill your life with the most incredible, unadulterated joy.
Being a mum to a four-year-old girl means navigating a world of imaginative play, endless questions, and surprisingly strong opinions on outfits. Meanwhile, my two-year-old boy is a tiny wrecking ball of curiosity, exploring everything with gusto (and often, his mouth). The dynamic between them is a constant ebb and flow of adoration and anarchy, and honestly, it keeps me on my toes – usually while simultaneously doing laundry and trying to figure out what's for dinner.
So, this is me, living the mum life unfiltered. It's messy, it's loud, it's exhausting, but it's also brimming with more love and laughter than I ever thought possible. We're all just doing our best, one sticky fingerprint and questionable snack choice at a time. And if you're out there feeling the same, know you're not alone. We're in this beautiful, chaotic adventure together.
What's the most "unfiltered" moment you've had today? Share it in the comments – we all need a laugh (and to know we're not alone!).