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Yup. Life has been big for both Monica and I latel

Yup. Life has been big for both Monica and I lately. I don’t really have words for it all, nor the headspace to be back here regularly just yet… so here’s a reel to give you a glimpse into my current state 😂

#jumbledthoughts #lifeiscrazy #mumlife #aussiemums #humansplusahome

I roped my mum into making a reel with me! 🤪 A

Throwing it back to sunny days and big smiles toge

Throwing it back to sunny days and big smiles together ☀️🧡

It’s been a while since you’ve seen our faces here. You see, when we’re here, we’re sharing our lives and families with you and (we hope) encouraging you along the way. Our families are always number one to each of us and Instagram will always be well down the list of priorities. So when things get busy or overwhelming or our family just needs us that little bit more, Instagram is first to go.

When you don’t see us here, we’re living our lives, the same as usual, but without the headspace to learn about ever-changing algorithms. We’re busy trying to learn the algorithms (read: confusing patterns!) of our minds and those of our kids.

Moni and I are both in a season of learning… are we ever not? Learning about life and it’s diversity, learning about God’s sustaining grace, and learning how to show that grace to others.

So we’ll keep chugging along as we face each new change to the algorithms of life, knowing the Giver of Life is never-changing. He is steadfast. The same today as He was at the beginning. We hope you feel this certainly in your life, too, as you plod along beside us.

xx Lauren (and Mon)

#yesterdaytodayforever #everlastingGod #familyfirst #motherhoodissanctifying #risenmotherhood

Pretty excited about my new overalls. Have been ey

Pretty excited about my new overalls. Have been eyeing off a pair I spotted months ago, but just couldn’t justify buying them when I can sew and have fabric in the cupboard. So I made them instead!

#reelgoodfun #mumreels #sewing #overalls #makedo #memade #jumpforjoy #imademyclothes #corduroy

Remember: You always your breath with you! Do you

Remember: You always your breath with you!

Do you struggle to remember what tricks to use when anxiety catches up with you? I do.. a lot! But thankfully God has given us our most powerful calming tool in the power of breathing, so no matter what your circumstances are, your breath will always be there for you!

Inverted Triangle Breathing activates the parasympathetic nervous system when you’re feeling amped up, anxious or stressed. This means slowing your breathing basically triggers a calm-down response so you can think clearly again.

Here’s how to do it:

First, think of an inverted (upside down) triangle shape. (Pro tip: When I’m really stressed, I also trace it in the air or on my leg with my finger.)

Then breathe in deeply for 2 seconds, hold your breath for 2 seconds, and then blow out for 2 seconds.

Do the same again, but for 3 seconds at each step.

And then repeat for 4 seconds at each step.

You can keep extending until you feel calmer. My top is about 8 seconds, but often I’ll just repeat at 4 or 5 seconds for a while.

Once you feel calmer, remind yourself that you’ve got this, and decide on your next step. That might be reaching out to a friend for support, scheduling some rest, reducing your to-do list, or tackling one small manageable task. You get to choose.

If you found this helpful, let us know in the comments below! You can also share to your stories if you know someone who might benefit from a reminder, or save the post to come back to next time you need it by clicking the bookmark icon.

I’ll be sharing some more breathing tricks in the next few weeks, so keep an eye out for those, and remember: Anxiety affects more than 1 in 5 people, so you are never, ever alone in how you’re feeling!

We’ve got this.
Xxx Mon

How amazing is this winter sunshine ☀️😍⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Brisbane winters are so stunning. Bluest of blue skies, gorgeous sunshine and a cool breeze on top. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Have you managed to get outside today? 🍃 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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If not, consider this your personal nudge to spend five minutes in the fresh air today. Your brain, body and soul will thank you for it 💗⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#getoutside #1000hoursoutside #naturetherapy #naturalworld #thegrassisgreener #naturelovers #natureaddict #natureismedicine #nativeforest #nationalparks #thegreatoutdoors #natureformentalhealth #naturemeditation #thebestthingsinlifearefree #mentalhealthcheckin #mentalhealthawareness #normalisementalhealth #soulcare #goodforthesoul #thisisbrisbane #brisbaneliving #winterinbrisbane

Mime artist style puppet show from the boys! #sc

Mime artist style puppet show from the boys!

#schoolholidayfun #schoolholidays #crafternoon #mimeart #mimeartist #charliechaplin #hamabeads #perlerbeads #meltybeads @hama.beads.official

I had a sneaking suspicion it would be the last ti

I had a sneaking suspicion it would be the last time.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Little legs had grown longer, and their heads no longer tucked neatly beneath my chin.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I could feel my body starting to creak under the ache of their growing weight. This body that carried them together on the inside for eight months, and then on the outside together for another two years.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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What a gift, to be given these two small bodies to love and snuggle simultaneously. Even as they tugged at my hair and drooled on my clothes, I could feel this time of smallness and closeness slipping away.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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My last babies. I blinked and you got big. You're real little people now, and I hardly ever need to carry you. Kisses and cuddles are done in drive-thru mode as you zoom past me on your adventures.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I will always be glad that I carried you close to my heart when you were little, and I hope you always know that it's where you belong, even when you're big. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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ESPECIALLY when you’re big.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Xxx Mon⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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C’mon Australia, WE GOT THIS 💪 Sending love

C’mon Australia, WE GOT THIS 💪

Sending love to everyone in iso, lockdown, restrictions and all the other fun stuff! Take care of each other, these moments can cause a lot of anxiety but we will get through it together 💗

Xxx Mon (and photo bombers)

#thekindnessweeks #alwaysbekind #maskup #shadysback #funnyreels #mentalhealth #reelgrowth #emotionalwellbeing #accepttheunknown #humansplusahome #everydayordinary #downtoearth #thisisreallife #imperfectlyperfect #yourenotalone #minimalistmotherhood #womenofinstagram #encouragementforwomen #christianwomenbloggers #authenticwomanhood #familylifestyle #brisbanemum #queenslandmum #aussiefamilies #findyourpeople #twinmamablog #selfcare #presspause #discoverunder1k

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