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“Nothing is worth more than laughter. It is strength to laugh and to abandon oneself, be light.” - Frida Kahlo . Thank you @bubbles_photographic_studio for this incredible capture of my pigeon pair in all their belly-laughing, face-painted glory. . . . 🐯‘s tee & 🦄‘s dress @cottononkids . . . #oopsanotherpicofmykid #littlelenses #oopsanotherpicofmyotherkid #pigeonpair #siblings #bigsister #littlebrother #partyvibes #facepaint #tiger #unicorn #curlygirlmethod #laugh #love #instagood

“Your work isn’t a high-stakes, nail-biting professional challenge. It’s a form of play. Lighten up and have fun with it.” - Sol LeWitt, American Artist (1928 - 2007) . Yes, I totally went in search of a quote to do with nail biting because I want to highlight two things. One, @katerankinphotography (because... this image) and, two, @bliss_studiojhb because they’ve introduced me to Rubber Base and it’s made biting my nails (or messing with my gelish) IMPOSSIBLE. . Don’t worry, the first time I heard the terms “rubber base” and “manicure” in the same sentence I also thought “Huh? Rubber what?” So here ya’ go, all you need to know: . It’s a flexible gel product that moves with the natural nail avoiding breakage, giving extra strength to thin, brittle or splitting nails and prolonging the wear of your gel polish. Oh, and it prevents chipping. Perfect for nail biters or those of us wanting to grow out our own natural nails. . Thanks to Bliss co-owner @nazjenkins for the explanation and totally converting me to the rubber base vibe #obsessed . If you want to give it a try for your next mani book your first appointment @bliss_studiojhb using “Mrs Winderley” and you’ll GET 15% OFF. . Full Disclosure: When I have rubber base first applied or filled thereafter I do tell myself “no pain, no gain” because the curing process under the UV lamp burns a bit. But it’s totally worth it. Just go mentally prepared. Like you do for a bikini wax. Or a home affairs queue on a Saturday morning. . . . #ittakesavillage #glamsquad for this shoot... Hair @adehairofficial Makeup @thebeautybrand.co.za Lashes @refreshbrowsandlashes . . . #potd #portraitphotography #studio #naturallight #messyhairdontcare #ididnotwakeuplikethis #brandambassador

It’s impossible to post these pics without humming “I got the eye of the tiger...” ‘cos if you watch the first video clip you’re gonna hear him roar. . If you need a face painter for a party @kelalexandavasmom had a fab one at her 5-year old’s epic party yesterday #justsaying . . . #oopsanotherpicofmyotherkid #boymom #partyvibes 🐯 #facepaint

“The hours may be long but the years are short.” I don’t know where I read that but I know it was around this time, five years ago. It may have been “The days are long but the years are short” but if you know Aeryn then you’ll understand why those early hours, particularly the ones between midnight and 6am, were LONG. . These days some hours are still long, like at least 24 of the 48 hours we spent roadtripping in and around the festive season with two kids in car seats, a trailer and a battery operated singin’, dancin’ puppy named Lucy (that’s only beaten in the verbal diarrhea department by her “mommy”). . Anyway, let me get to the point for those wondering where I’m going with this caption. The point is, my, um, let’s call it my mom mantra, remains more true then ever. The years are short. So SHORT. My daughter, my firstborn, my Little, my sleep hating, crackerbread-and-cheese-loving, Sassy McSassy Pants is FIVE. As in the number of Backstreet Boys. As in the number of minutes she needs to fall asleep for in the car to guarantee one of her parents (“Ching, chong, cha!”) won’t be getting to bed before midnight. . FIVE. I am the mother of a 5-year old. And, as of this past Thursday morning a “grandmother” to an Elsa Doll that’s even more creepy in real life. Hashtag the things we do for love. . . . #oopsanotherpicofmykid #littlelenses #girlmom #happybirthday #firstborn #bigsister

“There are all kinds of ways and reasons that mothers can and should be praised. But for cultivating a sense of invisibility, martyrdom and tirelessly working unnoticed and unsung? Those are not reasons. Praising women for standing in the shadows? Wrong. Where is the greeting card that praises the kinds of mothers I know? Or better yet, the kind of mother I was raised by? I need a card that says: “Happy Mother’s Day to the mom who taught me to be strong, to be powerful, to be independent, to be competitive, to be fiercely myself and fight for what I want.” Or “Happy Birthday to a mother who taught me to argue when necessary, to raise my voice for my beliefs, to not back down when I know I am right.” Or “Mom, thanks for teaching me to kick ass and take names at work. Get well soon.” Or simply “Thank you, Mom, for teaching me how to make money and feel good about doing it. Merry Christmas.” - @shondarhimes #yearofyes . . . 📷 @katerankinphotography Hair @adehairofficial Makeup @thebeautybrand.co.za Lashes @refreshbrowsandlashes . . . #careerlovingparent #aintnohoodlikemotherhood #mrswinderley #wife #mom #creative #empoweredwomenempowerwomen . . . Random but hey... BTW @maccosmetics makes the kinda bubblegum pink perfection rarely found in a lipstick: RETRO MATTE LIQUID LIP COLOUR in “DIVINE” (shout out to @bothacarmen for introducing me to it)

“A two-year old is kind of like having a blender, but you don't have a top for it.” - Jerry Seinfeld . #mrwinderley #oopsanotherpicofmyotherkid #daddysboy #isitnaptimeyet slash #isnttheresomethinghappeningintheplayroom slash #howmuchsugardidyougivehim . Oh, vaguely interesting fact, this is about the only pic we got of this oke sitting still(ish) during daylight hours because #livinghisbestlife (ordering TWENTY FIVE ice creams over 19 days with his sister and her ability to tell the shopkeeper, “Room 702” might have a little something to do with it).

“Maybe that’s how the world changes. One father, one child, at a time.” - Barbara Samuel (The Sleeping Night) . #mrwinderley #oopsanotherpicofmykid #littlelenses #daddysgirl #beach #walk #happy #instagood #cueovaryaching because despite his super dodgy sunglasses selection seeing this man be the father he is to our daughter gets me all sorts of broody. Thankfully there’s an 12-hour drive back to Jo’burg with her and her brother, and “Are we there yet?” on repeat interrupted only by “Mom! Connor’s [insert alleged offense here] me!” (and the standard issue “I need to wee” a km or two from the petrol station we just stopped at) to un-ache said ovaries.

In many ways, 2019 has kicked my butt. But, on reflection, it’s a butt kicking I needed. Great things never came from comfort zones and all that jazz. I was all set to do an ode to this decade or at least my experience of it but somewhere between the calf burning soft sand (thanks high tide) and my mangling of the third verse of Amazing Grace (yes, I sing while early morning shell spotting) I thought two things; one, @spaceykacey is totally on the shortlist*, and two, I’m going to spend the rest of this walk thinking not of where I’ve been and what I’ve done but rather thinking about where I’d like to be by 2030 and how I’m (God willing) going to get there. So that’s what I did. It was glorious. And terrifying. And then I totally used this caption as an excuse to post this pic that Mr Winderley took the other day. Given the “kicking” reference in the first line, it felt fitting. . . . *For those who are not yet aware, “Write a hit country song is on my bucket list” and current contenders for the honour (cheeky, I know) include @mirandalambert @kellyclarkson @brandicarlile @emilyann_music @ashleymcbryde and now Miss Kacey because... “Butterflies” and “Merry Go ‘Round” and “Follow your arrow” #nuffsaid

When I posted these images via my insta story a few days ago I um’ed and aah’ed about whether or not to. I mean, as far as shameless selfies go, on a scale of one to ten they’re an 11, at least. But here they are, on my feed, because (no BS) I wanted to do three things... . 1. Take some pics to show @victoriadelima1 how my latest @goldcoasttansa purchase makes me feel (like a million bucks in case that’s not clear). Because I am legit a fan of what she and her business unapologetically stand for... one imperfection-embracing, confidence-building, stretchmark-celebrating swimwear fitting at a time. . 2. Straight up take advantage of a REALLY good #iwokeuplikethis hair day and give credit where credit is due... @tamsyns_two_cents @hellohairfourways for a cut and colour that lets me ditch my hairdryer for the holidays and actually kinda dig the regrowth ‘cos it blends so darn well. Oh, and shout out to @schwarzkopfproza for the best shampoo and conditioner combo I’ve come across in AGES. I am officially obsessed with the BlondMe Enhance Bond Shampoo and Keratin Restore Bonding Conditioner #notanad #justafan . 3. Acknowledge the fact that consistency (not obsession) in the kitchen and the gym have me taking a selfie in exactly the same place I did 12 months ago (pics 5 and 6) and for the first time in my adult life I’m really happy that there’s very little difference. This year I wasn’t trying to lose or gain, I was just trying to maintain, to let my body find its happy place, healthily (physically and mentally) and get to a place where I wear the swimsuit, it doesn’t wear me. Mission accomplished. Thank you @one_fitness_sa @danemsmith101 . . . #notsponsored #womensupportingwomen because #collaborationovercompetition #sharingiscaring and, well, what’s that the kids are saying? #feltcutemightdeletelater

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