Kylie-Ann is a reluctant stay at home mum, graphic designer and writer of Substack 'Distracted', where she shares her honest experiences of life through the lens of motherhood.
Kylie-Ann.. in response to this bit “This is such a rare occurrence that at the moment when it does happen I am a little on edge but I'm sure it will become more frequent.” Yes.. it will!
Hang on in there.. now I’m on the other side of having very young kids, I am revelling in the newfound freedom and reminding myself that I absolutely deserve it! This is our reward as mothers, for putting in all the time and physical and emotional effort in when they are little. If it helps, think of it like you’re investing in (not just their future independence and wellbeing), but yours too 👍😊
Anyway, I really enjoyed your words and thank you for being so open and honest 💕
Thank you for your comment Eva - I love your perspective on this and how you are getting more freedom now your kids are a bit older too. And yes, we do absolutely deserve it, I agree!! I'm noticing that as my youngest is now 2, things are getting that bit easier now, less intense. I had a glimpse of freedom for a few months when my two eldest were in school, but then I fell pregnant with my youngest so that reset the clock again! But grateful for the moments of freedom now they are coming a bit more frequent.
I can totally resonate with this. Like Kylie-Ann, creativity is my work, but it’s also woven into my life. It’s like the air we breathe! I need it.
And I was nodding along furiously to the part about community. When I had my first, I had such high expectations from our NCT group, but felt as though I had to wear a mask all the time.
I also made one of my best friends during that pregnancy. We passed each other on our walks to work and swapped numbers one day. So I was lucky in that respect. The good bits definitely outweighed the tough parts 💛
When I was at Uni they always said that creativity is a lifestyle choice and I think it’s so true. I have urges to keep notebooks and sketchbooks and document everything, I need to draw or write or something as an outlet, I think it’s just how I am. Definitely like air we breathe, and necessary, like you say. 🙌🏻
I love your reflection on creativity Sarah and how similar it is to the way Kylie-Ann describes what creativity means to her too. I know what you mean about having to wear a mask too, I am still friends with my NCT group nearly 10 years on but I didn't let on about my mental health struggles with them as they were happening, so I definitely put a mask on there. I love that you met one of your best friends randomly like that too - it was meant to be!
Kylie-Ann.. in response to this bit “This is such a rare occurrence that at the moment when it does happen I am a little on edge but I'm sure it will become more frequent.” Yes.. it will!
Hang on in there.. now I’m on the other side of having very young kids, I am revelling in the newfound freedom and reminding myself that I absolutely deserve it! This is our reward as mothers, for putting in all the time and physical and emotional effort in when they are little. If it helps, think of it like you’re investing in (not just their future independence and wellbeing), but yours too 👍😊
Anyway, I really enjoyed your words and thank you for being so open and honest 💕
Thank you for your comment Eva - I love your perspective on this and how you are getting more freedom now your kids are a bit older too. And yes, we do absolutely deserve it, I agree!! I'm noticing that as my youngest is now 2, things are getting that bit easier now, less intense. I had a glimpse of freedom for a few months when my two eldest were in school, but then I fell pregnant with my youngest so that reset the clock again! But grateful for the moments of freedom now they are coming a bit more frequent.
Thank you Eva. 🙌🏻❤️
I can totally resonate with this. Like Kylie-Ann, creativity is my work, but it’s also woven into my life. It’s like the air we breathe! I need it.
And I was nodding along furiously to the part about community. When I had my first, I had such high expectations from our NCT group, but felt as though I had to wear a mask all the time.
I also made one of my best friends during that pregnancy. We passed each other on our walks to work and swapped numbers one day. So I was lucky in that respect. The good bits definitely outweighed the tough parts 💛
When I was at Uni they always said that creativity is a lifestyle choice and I think it’s so true. I have urges to keep notebooks and sketchbooks and document everything, I need to draw or write or something as an outlet, I think it’s just how I am. Definitely like air we breathe, and necessary, like you say. 🙌🏻
I love your reflection on creativity Sarah and how similar it is to the way Kylie-Ann describes what creativity means to her too. I know what you mean about having to wear a mask too, I am still friends with my NCT group nearly 10 years on but I didn't let on about my mental health struggles with them as they were happening, so I definitely put a mask on there. I love that you met one of your best friends randomly like that too - it was meant to be!