The Mama Perspective | Mum Blog

This post is inspired by my husband, and the best daddy to our little boy, and how together we are a family unit with our son, Freddy.

If there’s one thing I know, it’s that Danny is on this earth to be a dad. Ever since the day I found out I was pregnant towards the end of 2020, the love and protection from him was unreal. It brought us a closeness I didn’t realise we needed.

Then once Freddy was born, our whole lives changed forever. This new bundle of joy that we created, locked eyes with us and our hearts were fuller.

Our patience has been tested – from the newborn to toddler stage – but we’ve also had the most magical times. Becoming a mum has changed me in so many ways but I’ll leave that post for another day.

Here’s some of the things that come to mind when I think about my the family we’ve built, for almost two years.

It’s always playtime

If they could both stay awake for 24 hours, I’m pretty sure I’d continue to hear a football being kicked and bouncing on the floor, ABCS and one-two-threes singalongs, and the most excited giggle sounds. Having fun and being silly is how we spent most days, that’s how it should be, right? Some days, life won’t be a walk in the park, but there’s always time to do something that makes you smile. Time spent together is important.

The value of love

It’s very obvious how much Danny loves his son and I always do my best to show that too. Freddy is growing up in a household where he sees how much daddy loves mummy and vice versa. One of our wishes is to give Freddy a home full of love and happiness, built on respect for each other, and whenever there’s a chance to cuddle or dance through the highs and lows, do it.

To feel safe

Freddy will agree with me when I say, there’s no safer place than in Danny’s arms. Even when we’re grumpy with each other, we never end the day feeling sad with one another. Most times, we laugh it out but most of all, talk. Danny has taught me to open up and I hope Freddy will will never be scared to share things with the both of us.

To be happy

I would love to re-live some of my childhood memories – from playing in the park to playing pretend shop – the simplest but happiest moments. I smile whenever I think about these kind of times. Every day is a new memory and I hope Freddy will treasure lots of times from time spent with me and his dad, especially ones to remember for when he is an adult.

So, there we have it. I could list tonnes more but these are the ones that stick out to me. As a parent you learn something new every day. There’s always a new learning curve to experience. You never forget the first smile, giggle, crawl, steps, dadas and everything else that follows. I’m here for it all.