There was a point when Twiggy and I weren’t sure how we were going to survive daily life. We were broken. We’d just had our third child and found ourselves with three kids under the age of 4yo. Our days were spent changing nappies, chasing kids, tantrums, broken sleep, vomit, cutting food into tiny pieces, wiping snot, shouting and for me, there were many moments of crying in the toilet. I think I breastfed for about 400 years. Looking back I wonder what were we thinking?
I remember sitting on the couch, next to each other, exhausted. Shattered. As we sat beside each other, in a rare moment of quiet togetherness, we promised to work as a team to get through the relentlessness of parenting. We told ourselves that when our newborn was 4yo and our other girls were nearly 6yo and 7yo, that life would be easier. We’d have two girls in school and one about to start kindy. We’d have no nappies, no prams and no bottles or breastfeeding. We weren’t delusional, we knew there’d still be hard days and challenges, but we hoped it wouldn’t be so intense. We were desperate for some time to rediscover who we were as individuals and as a couple. We just had to keep moving forward through the hard days, July 2014 always in our sights – when our baby turned 4yo.
Today our youngest turned 4yo. It was reason to celebrate. We’ve made it. All of us.
She is an amazing little kid; a capable, independent, savvy, funny, cheeky, delightful, caring, empathetic, bright and awesome kid.
We are so lucky to all be on this journey together. Our little family. Even the shittiest of days, shine bright with hope and joy. Birthdays aren’t just a celebration of someone’s birth, they are much more than that. They are recognition of struggles and overcoming challenges and milestones and laughter and hearts bursting with love.
Happy birthday to our gorgeous girl. We adore you
bigwords x
PS: How fab are the photos?! I took them all with an Olympus OM-D E-M10 camera. I’ve never had a proper camera before as I’ve always thought I’d rather concentrate on the words, not the images. To be honest I’ve always been a bit scared of anything vaguely technological. This camera is so light, looks really freaking hip and is so easy to use, even for me. It has inbuilt ArtFilters, Wifi and a nifty image transfer option. It is seriously the perfect camera for bloggers. And I wouldn’t say that if I didn’t mean it. It’s awesome. 
* This is my first challenge post for the Kidspot Voices of 2014 Olympus My Family Lens Competition. I’m trying to win an Olympus OM-D E-M10 Camera. I really, really want one. I do not want to have to return my loan camera. I love it and have named it Sonny.
Hi, I'm Bianca Wordley, I write about life.
Oh wow. 4, 6 and 7 huh? So, what were you thinking? It took me 3 years to even contemplate my second child and they are almost exactly 4 years apart. It’s all I could cope with 🙂 Congratulations on making it through, you and Twiggy xo
We must have been drunk!! Seriously though, we are the luckiest. Thanks so much xx
I remember when you were pregnant with your now 4 year old and being in awe of you. I couldn’t even contemplate having another baby when you had 2 already and a 3rd on the way. I still think you’re pretty amazing by the way! Take a bow you awesome people, well done! x
As I think you are too – amazing. I take much inspiration from you xx
Gorgeous images Bianca! Happy Birthday Miss 4 xx
Thanks honey, she had a fab day x
Lovely photos Bianca. I have no idea what I’m doing with the camera either but it’s fun playing around and it takes AMAZING photos. Happy Birthday for your gorgeous 4 year old. I am having my third bub tomorrow! x
Oh my gosh – wishing you all a wonderful birth day. How exciting honey xx
High five to all if you for getting through those early years!
I high five myself each night when I get into bed for making it through another day . Ha! One day at a time …
I’ll be interested to read what you think about the camera & how much you use it because I’m like you, a bit scared if technology but also using your phone is just so easy isn’t it?
Let’s high five each other! GO US xx