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More flexibility and time with your family?

Little Bae is growing up too fast!🥹

Little Bae recently has this “long fingernails phase” 😂 because she will go round any table or any surface and starts click click click everywhere. 😅

And I keep wondering, are all girls like this?

Because I remember I was once like that too, but only after 18 years old 😂

Somehow seeing all these little changes makes me realise my little girl is really growing up so fast.

Still hugging me, still playing nonsense with me, and secretly I wonder, when she gets older, will she still let mummy hug her like this? 🥹

Of course, she still has her little tantrum moments too, 😅 stomp stomp stomp first, then after cooling down everything becomes okay again because deep down she knows it’s for her own good. ❤️

Honestly, these little moments remind me why I keep building something on the side too. Time passes so quickly, kids grow before we even realise it, and sometimes I wonder, how many important moments are we missing while busy surviving daily life?

If you had a choice, would you want more flexibility and time with your family while they are still young?

#LittleBae #WorkingMumLife #FamilyMoments #SideHustleMum #askmehowtostart

5/17 Edited to

Watching my child grow up so quickly has truly made me appreciate the value of every small moment spent together. Whether it's the quirky "long fingernails phase" clicking on tables or those tender hugs she still gives, these remind me how fleeting childhood really is. In my own experience juggling work and family life, finding the right balance is challenging but crucial. I started a side hustle to create more flexible working hours, allowing me to be present during important family milestones. Time really passes before you realize it — kids grow before we even realize it — and you don’t want to miss those irreplaceable memories while busy surviving daily life. For other parents, especially working mums, establishing routines that prioritize family moments can help. Whether it’s setting boundaries on work time, delegating tasks, or using technology to streamline chores, small changes have made a big difference for me. It’s also important to embrace the imperfections, like tantrum moments, as part of the journey. If you’re wondering how to start, focus on what flexibility means for your family and seek opportunities that align with your values. Having more time with your young children now means creating lasting bonds that endure as they grow up. Don’t wait to find your own rhythm, because these precious years won’t wait for us.

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