Name – Venuska Czarine Li
Home – Sydney, Australia
Children – Vesna Crizianne Antonette, 12 years and Zackery Javen, 7 Months
One thing you do daily for balance within yourself –
After I drop my daughter Vesna to school, I do the household chores. For me a clean environment and home makes me feel more relaxed, focussed and able to function well. Then once all is done, I just sit back and play and bond with the little one.
How has motherhood changed you –
It gave me meaning and purpose. Motherhood is EVERYTHING! I never knew I was capable to be Mother. My kids changed the whole me. Motherhood made me stronger, wiser, more mature and very “emotional”.
You wish someone had told you –
How challenging it is to look after a little one through the night (during your usual sleep time when they wake up and all they want is your boobies LOL) Then they are happy and go back to sleep again. Also, changing nappies – especially after they do a number 2. It was a struggle for the first few weeks and took me a while to learn how to do it properly haha.
Your biggest anxiety about being a parent –
Like what they say “Motherhood and Anxiety are NOT a good mix”. I would say the safety and well-being of my kids, especially my eldest as she’s 12 years now and it gives me anxiety attacks every now and then. As soon as she gets to school I start thinking of the “what if’s”.
A parenting essential you can’t live without –
Saying to both of my kids “I love you” and “Thank You”. But a material item would have to be the Baby Bag, it’s got everything I need for (Just incase Incidents) Im prepared for whatever happens.
The one quality or trait you hope to instil in your children –
Like their mama (haha) I want my kids to have patience, be sweet and most importantly to be a god fearing person.
What have your children taught you so far –
My kids taught me to be selfless and treasure every moment with people I love.
Any advice for a new mum –
Be yourself and trust your motherly instincts, it comes naturally. Enjoy & Embrace Motherhood.
What you love most about being a mum –
I will do anything and everything for my kids. They are my life, and God’s blessing that I will always be grateful for.