Mum In Stilettos

Fit your own mask first….

Pre flight, aviation operators always announce that in case of emergency, you should fit your own oxygen masks first before assisting children or anyone else who might need help. You know why? Because without your own mask fitted, you cannot assist anyone else. As a mother it comes naturally for me to put the needsContinue reading "Fit your own mask first…."

Lessons from motherhood… update

I wrote the first edition of Lessons From Motherhood back in December 2015. You can read it on this link Lessons from motherhood. Two years later, there are more lessons to share. 1. Back then i was all about easing the guilt of being away from my children by doing everything when i was around.Continue reading "Lessons from motherhood… update"

“You got this mama…”

This past week was my first back at work in 2018 after the holidays. I was feeling a bit (maybe very) overwhelmed trying to adjust after break. The real problem was that during the holidays we all relaxed and let go of our usual routines. The kids could sleep and wake up later and sameContinue reading "“You got this mama…”"

Meet Rudo- Being authentically herself

As part of the re-invention of this blog i am going to do a series on various 'mums in stilettos' from different parts of the world and how they are managing to keep all their balls in the air. This week I will feature a mom based in Brisbane Australia. Unlike our part of theContinue reading "Meet Rudo- Being authentically herself"

No more toiling…

Tomorrow is the 31st of December 2017. It also happens to be our 10th wedding anniversary. Such moments always make me reflect on the past. I celebrate my victories but i also look for learnings and see what i could have done better. I read somewhere (paraphrased) that success is a lousy teacher that seducesContinue reading "No more toiling…"

Outside my comfort zone

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Outside my comfort zone

Tomorrow 5th of July marks exactly a year since I accepted a work assignment that saw my family and I leaving our country of birth Zimbabwe and settling in Nairobi Kenya. Initially I thought this would be easy. I told myself I was still with the same organization, I was still in Africa, English was stillContinue reading "Outside my comfort zone"

Cheers….to 5 years of motherhood

Today is the eve of my first daughter's fifth birthday. She has been talking about her 5th birthday since Christmas and the excitement rubbed off on to me. I am really excited more than I have been on her previous birthdays. Maybe it's got something to do with me also growing older.... but that's notContinue reading "Cheers….to 5 years of motherhood "

What I do for fun?

Well that is a question i hope I am never asked because I would not know how to answer it. You see it's really because i think my kind of fun is probably not what many people would consider fun but that is just me... with my amazing twins (2,6 years) and their older sisterContinue reading "What I do for fun?"

The year that was 2016

Given that we are almost in the final week of January 2017, some might consider the heading for today's post "too late" but i do believe it is important to do a "post mortem"of 2016. It helps as you continue with the rest of 2o17. From a writing perspective, 2016 was not very fruitful forContinue reading "The year that was 2016"

Managing expectations

A few days before the end of the school term, our four year old had a sports day at her school. As it was her first, we were really excited about it and we both took time off work to attend it. My conversation with her on that morning went something like this: Me: MimiContinue reading "Managing expectations"

Confessions of a career loving mum

I am a mum to three amazing children all below four years of age. My job involves a lot of travel that takes me away from them a lot of times. I have a confession to make...i love my career ... and i do not feel guilty at all. In writting this post, i amContinue reading "Confessions of a career loving mum"

Guarding against complacency…

Today's post is inspired by my young sister following a chat we were having yesterday so thanks to her for that. If you are into fashion and all the latest trends,you can also follow her on styletitbits.wordpress.com. The year has just begun. You probably gave it your all in 2015 and you have a lotContinue reading "Guarding against complacency…"

As the new year begins…

So over the last few days i have read several articles regarding new year resolutions. There is a general belief at least based on what i read that people write new year resolutions, goals or objectives that they never see through to completion. Infact two different people mentioned that the energy to follow through fizzlesContinue reading "As the new year begins…"

Merry CHRISTmas

Every December since our first daughter was born i take a three weeks break from work. This is a good time for me to rest and spend quality time with my loved ones. It is also a busy time for me as i also release our nanny to go and be with her family. LastContinue reading "Merry CHRISTmas"

Lessons from motherhood….

I became a mother for the first time a few months before my thirty- second birthday. By that time i was nearing a decade in the corporate world and was not really prepared for how my life would change. Two years later we were blessed with twins. Today we have three children all under fourContinue reading "Lessons from motherhood…."

Finishing Strong

In my high school years I was in the school long distance team. We called it cross country. I remember our trainer always encouraged us to try our best to sprint in the last 50 metres of the race. It didn't matter whether there was any other runner near you. He called it a "photoContinue reading "Finishing Strong"

Bullying at work

It's been a while since I last wrote. Life has been happening and each time I have promised myself I would update my blog. I am glad today I finally got a chance. The good news is that having been away for so long, I have a lot to write about. I am really excitedContinue reading "Bullying at work"

Time and chance

Every so often i look back on how far i have come on my journey. I was doing this earlier today and was remembering how i felt years back when i had just finished my undergraduate studies. Around 2003 and 2004, banking was the industry to be employed in Zimbabwe. Most college mates were workingContinue reading "Time and chance"

Game Face On

This blog is inspired by my own journey as an ambitious career loving mother and wife. I will always share from my own journey and experiences and believe someone out there also has feedback and we can learn from each other and enjoy the journey together. Feel free to engage and comment on each post.Continue reading "Game Face On"