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MAHNAZ YUSAF

A thirty-something new mum who is navigating life between two cultures. My friends call me Minnie, and I’ll be sharing my story of motherhood with baby Ayda.

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My lockdown walk with a view. ❤️

My lockdown walk with a view. ❤️

Today’s plans were grand. Well, for lockdown any

Today’s plans were grand. Well, for lockdown anyway. Go to a bigger park, back home for lunch and nap.
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We were awake at 5am, dawn of the dead vibes, so local walk around the Quays happened instead, sandwich on the go, late nap (she’s laying on me as I type)....We’ve done this walk every week and every time it sets a refresh on the sluggish crappiness that is lockdown.
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Definitely worth a go if you’re local.

Contrary to the peaceful nature of the picture tak

Contrary to the peaceful nature of the picture taken earlier, today was a day of tears and tantrums.
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On our walk, due to not recognising someone in a mask, she mistook them for her dad, and became distraught that they’d walked away without her.
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I think it triggered a separation anxiety of sorts and we’ve had tears most of the day. The heaviness that lingers when you hear them really upset or crying, I was reminded of that today.
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Parenting is definitely a wild rollercoaster.

I hope the New Year brings you all as much joy as

I hope the New Year brings you all as much joy as Ayda gets when she sees a tram 😊❤️. #newyearseve2020

This past week we celebrated a second birthday, s

This past week we celebrated a second birthday, seeing grandparents again (social distanced ofc) and a new class at nursery.
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The past year has been difficult and despite this, we’re grateful for the time we got to spend together. Watching her grow into a fully fledged toddler has been quite an experience and I’m so excited to see what this year holds.

@yvolution.world #yvolutionfamily

Cold, crisp winter morning walks. ❤️

Cold, crisp winter morning walks. ❤️

This morning was all about exploring playgrounds,

This morning was all about exploring playgrounds, stomping in muddy grass, chasing birds in open fields and hanging out with best buds.
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(And us mums got to enjoy some proper coffee too #win @saltnpopperpot )
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#scandicomx #scandikids #ourcolourfulkids

The months have flown by and in another one, she’ll be two.
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(I may be acting cool on the outside but inside I’m just 😱😱😱)

It’s been a while since I took any pictures that

It’s been a while since I took any pictures that weren’t toddler related.
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Pre Ayda I used to really be into photography. So it was nice to step back and take in the atmosphere at the water park earlier this week.
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Post Ayda, I’m all about knitting (don’t ring the grandma bell yet) - it’s my way of switching off, because my mind is so focused on the stitch repetition, it’s a perfect end-of-the-day remedy for the beautiful chaos of toddlerhood (and switching off from work). And drinking jugs of coffee. That hobby will never change.

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