20/07/2026
💛 Hello friends, and happy Monday!
Just one more sleep... 😄 Tomorrow it's back to school! 🎒✏️ I think the kids might actually be more excited than I am! 😅🙏
This year's Mandela Day looked a little different for us than it has over the past 10 years. 🤔 It got me thinking...
I can't help but wonder if it's because we no longer have tiny, squishy babies that instantly melt everyone's hearts. Our little ones have grown into big, happy, noisy, energetic, always-hungry, absolutely beautiful children. 9 of them!!! ❤️
But here's the thing... children don't stop needing care once they outgrow the baby stage. If anything, their needs become even greater.
As this mama continues the journey of giving them the very best I can, the financial reality can feel overwhelming. Rent has gone up. Utilities have gone up. Petrol, electricity, gas, and food prices have all increased.
And that's before we even get to school fees, stationery, and clothing! Last term's winter uniforms no longer fit, and did you know a new school winter jacket costs around R800? 😳
Even so, we were incredibly blessed this Mandela Day by two very generous donations.
A heartfelt thank you to Specifying Dynamics and West Rand for your wonderful donation of much-needed groceries. ❤️
Your kindness has lightened this mama's load in such a practical way, and reminded us that we are not alone.
Thank you for thinking of our family and for helping us continue to care for our kiddos
We appreciate you more than words can say. 💕
I hope your children have a wonderful first day back at school tomorrow! 💛
Much love
Mama G and kids
