Real Baby

The baby’s mind 2: In the womb

This place is cool and cozy With an unlimited supply of resources Always at my call…or before I even call No lack, no pain,no tears,no stress Nothing at all to worry or think about So warm and comfortable, so homely In fact no word can fully describe the pleasure I’m …

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The baby’s mind

Every time a child is born He/she announces the arrival with a shout A shout that gives joy to everyone’s ear When you hear the baby crying Then you will see older people rejoicing This cry seems to be melodious because you will even notice some people dancing The new …

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By their belly, you will know it’s Christmas

Christmas is the time to eat, merry and celebrate Even those on diet count this period as their ‘cheat season’ because they don’t want to miss out on the goodies that come with it The once in a year special delicacies with ‘orisirisi’ can only be enjoyed at a time …

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Letter to my child

Dearest Child, It is my pleasure to express myself to you through this write-up. I know that you are already familiar with some or even most of my expressions here in this letter but I am writing and sharing them with you again. It is important that you keep them …

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Intentional Parenting 101

Intentional Parenting 101

Have you seen anyone who is deliberate, conscious and happy to fail as a parent? Even when/if you call and tag them ‘terrible’ mum or an ‘annoying’ dad? Their ‘REAL’ goal was/is not to be a failure in their parenting assignment If you allow them to share their stories and …

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‘Mum…do you love me?’ asked ‘Semilore

'Mum...do you love me?' asked 'Semilore

On getting home on Saturday evening after attending Damife’s 5th birthday party, her bosom friend and class mate, Oluwasemilore my only girl crawled on my bed and asked me this question, ‘Mum…do you love me?’ At first, I felt shocked…’why shouldn’t I love my own child?’ I asked myself. I …

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LEAN ON ME

Lean On Me/Mum4real.com

Children are fully dependent In need of someone to lean on at all times Either young or old, Your full attention is constantly required A womb to nuture A shoulder to carry A finger to structure An eye to culture A life to sow To reap another life Engraved with …

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