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And just like that… Oden is two!

7th September 2017 By Jonelle

Oden is TWO | Tyranny of Pink

Not all that long ago, I was crumpled over myself in pain telling myself it’s just Braxton Hicks. It had to be, my baby was not due just yet. So there I was running myself a nice bath to help me relax before my obviously much wiser and much more realistic husband dragged me off…

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Filed Under: Being Mom, Blog Tagged With: being mom, happy second birthday, life purpose, love being a mom

Could I have done this alone? Not a chance!

26th April 2017 By Jonelle

Not your regular birth story | Tyranny of Pink

Being a mother is probably the single most important role I have ever played in my life. There just isn’t any amount of preparation you can do to make this “job” go smoothly. You come into your new role with absolutely no idea about how hard it can be or how tired you will feel…

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Filed Under: Being Mom, Being Resilient, Blog, Social Issues Tagged With: being a mother, being mom, Cape Town Embrace, mother's day, MothersDayConnect, support

The driving force : Being Mom!

27th September 2016 By Jonelle

The driving force : Being Mom! | Tyranny of Pink

 Life isn’t anything like it was. A year ago around this time, I was just getting out of hospital. A year ago at this time, I was just starting my journey as a mom. A year ago at this time, I lost my grandfather, four months before losing my grandmother. They both died while I…

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Filed Under: Being Mom, Blog, Death & Grief Tagged With: being mom, coping with death, coping with grief, death and grief, Inspiration, life choices, life purpose, recovering from surgery as a new mom, when someone you love dies

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I write things, I make art, I like good food, wine, a whisky after a rough day and I’m always up for a new adventure. I believe we can all contribute to a better world and we should do it while living authentically. I answer to “mommy,” live in Wellington New Zealand with my family and work for Local Goverment. Welcome to my blog…

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The most beautiful girl in the world đź’• The most beautiful girl in the world đź’•
Absolutely thrilled that I get to wear this beauti Absolutely thrilled that I get to wear this beautiful coat this winter again… only good thing about winter is dressing for the cold. #zaracoat #winterdressing
My little corner of happiness #monstera #plantlove My little corner of happiness #monstera #plantlover #greenliving
Something so peaceful about an old cemetery. Could Something so peaceful about an old cemetery. Couldn't visit my dad's grave on his birthday today so spent the afternoon wandering around here. I know people will find this strange but it's my favourite place in this city đź–¤

#karoricemetery #happybirthdaydad
A few graduations over the years. A few graduations over the years.
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When did you grow up so big? #BabyOden When did you grow up so big? 
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Throw back to a week ago when I drove a giant Poli Throw back to a week ago when I drove a giant Police boat around the Wellington Harbour. Like a boss.

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