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MEET MELISSA

How has your relationship with your own mother influenced the way you celebrate Mother's Day?

My mum is one of the most influential people in my life. she is very involved in my children's life too. We always celebrate Mother's Day with her.

How do you balance being a mother with other aspects of your life, such as work or hobbies?

My children are my number one priority. My work and interests always come second.

How has becoming a mother changed you as a person?

It has taught me patience and to realise that nothing is more important than family.

What advice would you give to new moms who are celebrating their first Mother's Day?

Trust your instincts. Keep your boundaries. Cross your fingers and pray.

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MEET NANCY

How has becoming a mother changed you?

When I became a Mum my focus changed totally, away from myself so much and more about caring and nurturing for the kids. Their happiness is very important to me.

Is there a difference between being a mother and a grandmother?

I wouldn't have believed it but yes there is a difference, it's been such a joy to see my daughter become a mother and for me to be a grandmother to gorgeous little Oliver. I think it's maybe just having more time and patience now than when my kids were young. And not having to get up for nighttime feeds. Haha!

What's the best advice you were ever given as a mother?

Spend time with the kids, being present and available for them rather than what you can buy them. All they really want is your time. Also pick your battles.

What is the one thing your kids have taught you?

They have grown into the most beautiful adults that I'm so proud of, they've taught me so much but mostly I would say is when you fall - get back up again.

MEET CLAIRE

How has becoming a mother changed you as a person?

Becoming a mum at a young age it made me grow up a lot quicker than others around me. It has taught me to be patient and resilient but it also showed me how to love and feel the bond between myself and my 4 children.

What advice would you give to new moms who are celebrating their first Mother's Day?

My advice would be too enjoy the good moments and then just to learn and grow with the not so good. Motherhood has so many ups but lets be honest we face some tough times along the way also. Take what you can and don’t get down on yourself if you make a mistake.

How has your family affected the way you celebrate Mother's Day?

I wouldn’t say we are affected any different to be honest-I like to think my kids appreciate me each and every day. It’s fun for a day where they try to figure out what they should buy me haha. This year I am lucky to have all my children with me and also my mum will be here from NZ. This will be the best gift ever.

Are there any ways that you involve your children in celebrating Mother's Day?

As the boys normally play football I love going to do that as I think that is one of the best ways I can be the best for them and then we normally just have a nice home cooked meal together.

MEET GAYLE

What is your proudest moment being a mum?

Watching my beautiful 3 children interacting together and genuinely enjoying each others company. Melts my heart

The key to being a mum?

Communication is the key to a happy family. Keeping the lines open for whatever topic without judgement. Letting each other have their time to speak without being spoken over

What is your motherly advice?

As a mother your children are equals and you should never have favourites.

How are you spending Mother's Day this year?

Mother's Day will be spent relaxing with my family, visiting my mum and mother in law. No doubt there will be some yummy treats involved.

MEET BREE

1. I always try to stay organised! (I love a good list/schedule) Good communication is key for us as a family to balance work/school and life in general. I am also thankful that when returning to the workforce I could take on a casual position at Kabana which allows me time to juggle my family!

2. My kids always make me breakfast in bed! There have been some interesting ones over the years particularly when they were younger.

3. Becoming a mother has changed me as a person in many ways. My favourite changes are that I’m now a more relaxed, compassionate, and patient person.

4. Just enjoy each Mother’s Day & what it brings! They are not always going to be as you imagined but you can be sure every year will be different - embrace it all!

5. The most meaningful thing all of my children have done over the years for Mother’s Day is write what they are thankful for in their Mother’s Day cards! All three of them at one time or another have written in their cards that they love that mummy stays at home and looks after them all the time, makes cakes & dinner & plays with them. We made a lot of sacrifices for me to be a stay at home mum for a long time so to be able look back at those cards and see that they appreciated me just being there for them and means the world to me!

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