Behind my Blog Name | Blogtober 2016 | Me Becoming Mum
When choosing a name for a child, (or even a pet!) we always consider different things. From association to meaning, there are various criteria we use to finalise our decision. When trying to name my blog, I went through a similar process. Typing, deleting and typing again. Finally I settled on, "Me Becoming Mum". Here's why.
Throughout our lives, we are defined by many things. For example; I am a woman. I am a daughter and a sister. I am also a granddaughter, niece and cousin. Five years ago, I became a wife. I am now a daughter-in-law, granddaughter-in-law, sister-in-law and an aunt.
All of these things - as well as the people that surround us and the events that occur - make us who we are. However, in my mind, I do not believe there is a greater defining moment in anyone's life, than that of becoming a parent.
The day your child enters your life, it changes who you are. You are no longer a single entity, you are no longer just, "me". In that moment, you become a comforter, a leader, a teacher, and a guide. You become a protector, a provider, and a sustainer.
This blog - despite starting two years after having our daughter - is mostly about my journey through parenthood, and about my journey to becoming "mum". I will never be perfect. Being a parent means you will make mistakes, but you continue to learn, and continue to move forward.
For more posts from Blogtober, visit the Blogtober category page. If you have any ideas for upcoming content or things you would like to see on my blog, feel free to share in the comments section below.