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When I moved, I had no idea what was ahead. Just a girl with dreams maybe not too big at the time. But 10 years later. She’s learnt a lot and still learning … hope you find one or two useful tips and share anymore in the comments ⬇️ by @lifewithladyb_

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💫October 14 2016
I’ve no lived in the UK for 10 years🎉🎉, but as a full blooded Nigerian, these are some things I still haven’t got used to…

1. I miss spontaneous visits. People just popping round and the house coming alive without weeks of planning. I used to have a friend at our old place I could go to for salt or red oil when mine finished and I couldn’t be bothered to go to the shop. 😂 But now we live quite a distance apart for that. I might as well just pop to the shop now. I miss that kind of closeness.

2. Checking the weather app before deciding what to wear. You leave home dressed for summer, and before you return, it’s freezing cold. How are we experiencing three different types of weather in one day? 😂

3. I miss the village that helps raise children.
On those days when school runs, work, cooking and parenting all land on you, you really feel it. Back home, I could have my mum and mother-in-law around at the same time.

But living here has also taught me to be intentional about being part of someone else’s village, too. I’m grateful for the amazing people in my life who show up for us. ❤️

4. Being far away as my parents get older.
Phone calls are lovely, but sometimes you just want to be there. My parents recently moved back to the village, and I wished I could have been there to help them move and settle in. It’s moments like that when the distance really hits.

5. My children finding my childhood stories unbelievable.
“Mummy, what do you mean you washed your school uniform by hand?” 😂
Although Mitchell now washes his shirt at night and rolls it in a towel to get the water out. If you know, you know! Some of our survival skills are being passed down. 🤣

6. Missing family celebrations and ordinary moments.
It’s not just weddings and birthdays. Sometimes I miss sitting with my siblings, talking about absolutely nothing.

I’m grateful I have my two sisters here, but even getting all three of us together at once can be a whole project!

Continued in the comments⬇️ by @lifewithladyb_

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New routine 6 weeks later: sometimes a change you’re dreading brings something you didn’t know you needed.

#workingmumsuk #workingmumlife by @lifewithladyb_

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If it buys us more time together it’s an investment not an expense because the time we are given together is priceless
#adventure #familytime❤️ #familyovereverything taken in Lake District by @lifewithladyb_

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Slides of me… satisfied & glowing 😊 by @lifewithladyb_

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Early 2000s our parents would swear by this drink😂. Even nurses would say go and drink malt and milk, malt and ugwu juice, so I tried making this.

I’m not sure I will be trying this again. Maybe my measurements were wrong. Or maybe I used the wrong milk or malt. It was too sweet for my liking.

Have you drank this combo before?
Let me know😁 by @lifewithladyb_

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I’m just a girl 🥰🥰 by @lifewithladyb_

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This isn’t just about cooking, but about building his confidence, leadership, independence, taking ownership at such young age. Seeing them find their way around the kitchen gives me so much joy 🥹
#boymom #workingmama #cooking by @lifewithladyb_

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Girl, go focus on YOU🤎

There’s nothing more beautiful than a woman who knows her worth, works towards her goals and isn’t afraid to dream BIG.

You don’t need to prove anything to anyone. You don’t need everyone to understand your journey. You just need to believe in yourself and above all, believe in God and the greatness He has placed within you.

Stay focused. Keep growing. Keep praying. Keep becoming. There is so much more in you.🫶🏾 by @lifewithladyb_

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I can dance all night 💃🏾
#danceislife #ukliving #sundayoutfit by @lifewithladyb_

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One little change to our morning routine has become something I’m really grateful for. 🥹

Since my eldest started secondary school, we’re up earlier, which gives me about 30 extra minutes with Oruks before school.

So I decided to use that time to work with him on things he’s finding difficult.

One thing I’ve learnt about him is that he learns differently. Sometimes explaining something the conventional way just doesn’t click, so a big part of this journey has been figuring out HOW he learns and finding different ways to explain the same concept.

Some days we use books, some days board games like snake& ladder, jengo and others, some days educational games whatever helps it make sense.

It’s only 30 minutes, but done consistently, I’m hoping these little mornings will make a big difference. (We’re actually seeing a difference already)❤️

I’m thinking of sharing some of the things we’re trying in case it helps another parent too.

30 minutes before school📚❤️
#workingmomlife #workingmama #parenting #parentingdoneright by @lifewithladyb_

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