Mamma Zerle's Bloggy

Between navigating motherhood and trying to silence that inner voice that keeps reminding us of all the times we didn’t get it quite right, it can all become overwhelming. We tend to be too hard on ourselves as moms. Between navigating motherhood and trying to silence that inner voice that keeps reminding us of all the times we didn’t get it quite right, it can all become overwhelming Despite the challenges, you keep showing up with a smile and that alone deserves an ‘A’! If you’re not convinced, here are more reasons why you deserve it… You’re doing your best Oprah Winfrey once said that “when you know better, you do better”, and this couldn’t be truer for moms. You might be looking around and comparing yourself to other parents, but you have no idea what their journey is about. When you catch yourself feeling less than amazing, remember that you’re doing your best and that’s good enough for your little one. You are wondering if you’re doing enough Just the fact you’r

1.  Even brilliant and optimistic people can reach a point of giving up.  Everyone needs encouragement and recognition.    2.   Doing something in a different way ALWAYS brings resistance.  Every successful innovation will prove popular opinion wrong.  You've got to be willing to go against the crowd.   3.  Past failures are often the foundation for future success so don't concede your ideas too quickly.  Have the courage and the patience to allow failure to be an acceptable and expected part of the process so that success can be built from the lessons learned.    4.  Talent can be easily overlooked when it looks different from the norm.  The Hollywood establishment didn't understand Disney or his vision.  For many years they missed his brilliance.  How many talented and gifted people have been overlooked and written off by managers and companies because they didn't fit the mold?  And, just like Disney, how many of those employees have gone on to great success so

Perspective is something you must choose every single day.  You don't get to live off of yesterday's optimism, nor should you be destined to live in yesterday's disappointment.  Every day is yours to choose. Not a day goes by that I don't wonder how many years I have left to live.  One thing is certain, the supply is limited (and dwindling).  I want desperately to see the good things around me, to see the best in people, even when their best isn't visible.   We find what we look for.   If we look for the negatives, they'll certainly be found.  If we look for the positives, they will always abound.  So, I do my best to choose wisely.  Everyday.  Whether the glass is half empty or full doesn't really matter.  Just be grateful you're alive, appreciate that you have a glass, and be happy there's something in it at all.  

I would like to share with you guys what has been happening the last few weeks ... My Son  Sebastian has not been sleeping well for a few days and my father in law is sick and my mother in law is in the process of building a log cabin in our back yard so we like hectic. So on the 05 July at 2345 at night my son starts screaming of pain and he is really crying to make a long story short i took him to the doctor the next day to find out that he has a major ear infection and that could also be the problem that he cant sleep thru at night , got him meds and he was sleeping fine last night not like he should but ok.  This morning i was not feeling to great but i am at work not ready but here and i am busy making milo in the kitchen and we have learners here by us and the one guy does not talk much and i always greet everyone and nothing different this morning and i greeted him and he obviously could see something is not "lekker" with me and  he said to me the sun will shine agai

My mother-in-law you may be, but a friend in you I’ll always see A daughter-in-law cannot be perfect by herself. A beautiful mother-in-law helps her be one Your gift to me was giving birth to the man of my dreams. My gift to you is being the daughter you never had Dear Mom-in-law, thank you for raising the man of my dreams A man who treats his woman like a princess is a proof that he has been raised by a queen The best thing about having you as my mother-in-law is my children having you as their granny You are different than my mom, but similar in one way, the great love you have for your son and your family Thank you for being a second mother to me Thank you for welcoming me into your family How blessed we are, how fortunate we’ve been that you are his mother and also my friend There is no way to a perfect mother in law but a millions ways to be a good one You are the mother I received the the day I wed your son. I just want to thank you mom for all the things you’ve done You have giv

For Cleaning & Disinfecting Your Home Humidifier It’s that time of year again! The furnace is working overtime and I can almost hear my poor hair, skin and nails starting to dry and crack!  It’s going to be a looooooooong winter!! Luckily we have an ally in the fight against dryness at our house….our trusty humidifier!  ·          A humidifier helps relieve cold, cough, the flu, allergy, sinusitis, nose bleeding, and hay fever symptoms. ·          It relieves and prevents dry, scratchy skin and lips. ·          It reduces static electricity. ·          It improves the air quality at home, which is beneficial for asthma sufferers. ·          A humidifier helps keep air hydrated which promotes a feeling of comfort in the home. ·          And last….but certainly not least…..it helps babies sleep peacefully. (And that’s worth a LOT!) But as beneficial as a humidifier can be in your home….if it’s not properly cleaned and cared for,   it can actually be detrimental to

Had a mommy meltdown? Here’s how to reconnect with your kids… If we’re honest, there’s only so much you can take of nagging, tugging on clothing, rejection of peanut butter sandwiches that have been specially requested, or instructions that are blatantly ignored, before you morph into a full-on banshee. Knowing that you’re entitled to your outburst doesn’t make you feel OK for losing it with your kids – which is why it helps to have some quick tricks to get your bond back and there is no mom that has not gone thru it :. 1. Acknowledge that things went a little pear-shaped When you’re feeling calmer, give your child a brief, simple explanation for your moodiness and apologise. Apart from showing your child that you’re only human, this can teach her to take accountability for her own moods and actions. 2. Talk about emotions Give your child a chance to tell you how she feels after your meltdown. Ask her to name the emotion; a powerful way to help her recognise the same emotion

Hi there All ..... I have not posted in a while , but i decided to start posting again , i am feeling so "deurmekaar" today that i could not even log in to my blogspot but eventually got it right so guess what I am back ...lol!!!