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I know it has taken me a while, but here it is the Truth about being a SAHM: Part 2.
I had to write part 1, to acknowledge the difficulties and monotony of motherhood, as trite as they seem compared with real issues such as loss or illness of a child.
I need motivation, many of us do.
But there is no motivation without inspiration.
That’s when I called on you, the Crash Test Community to help me write Part 2.
Thank you all for your submissions and inspiration.
Thank you all for reminding me who I am . . .
I have a feature on the blog called Hitting the Wall. It’s not something I’ve drawn your attention to much, but I will now.
The Wall is somewhere you can come and vent, share, cry even. Especially if you don’t have a blog of your own which is what some of you did to share your RUOK? Day stories last year.
If someone needs to use the wall, then I’d like them to see this inspirational video and read some inspirational stories to cheer them up.
This is where you come in . . . again!
Writing Competition
This post was chosen by Kids Business as part of the Happiness Inspires Happiness project.
What does this mean?
Well it means I get to do something that makes me happy. I am paying forward the reward I received for this post.
To Enter:
To be considered as a deserving recipient of a $100AUD Visa gift card . . .
Write a story about a time when you hit the wall and then share your feelings about the Part 2 video.
If you’re a blogger:
- you can link up your post below (scroll down for the linky)
- please link back to this post or add the button:
If you don’t have a blog
- you can write your submission on The Wall
I’m making this available to everyone worldwide, because the Visa gift card can be used anywhere worldwide where Visa gift cards are accepted. I’ll post the card to you :)
Scroll to end for terms and conditions.
I’ll be posting any submissions received in batches during the week.
Thank You
Thank you to everyone who made submissions. I’ll be writing another post with the rest of the wonderful and inspirations submissions I received and a complete list of everyone who participated. It’s too long for this post – over 50 of you helped me out. I am more grateful than you know. I cried many, many times. My heart swelled more than I could imagine and I have definitely found the inspiration and motivation I needed to enjoy being a mum.
Thank you,
Laney x
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Terms and conditions
- The competition is open to entrants worldwide.
- You can enter once, either by linking or submitting a post.
- Submissions close on Saturday 11th of August at 8pm AEST.
- The reward for the best written post as decided by me will be a $100AUD Visa gift card.
- My decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
- The winner will be notified via email and published on the blog.
- All terms and conditions for Visa Gift Cards will apply
- I will post the card to the winner, but will not be liable for non-delivery, damage or loss.
- Please consider the effect your post may have on others if you content is of a sensitive nature.
- All stories will be moderated.
- Crash Test Mummy reserves the right to edit or not publish a submitted story as relevant. You will receive an email explaining why.
Ive had a pretty crappy week Laney. Feeling overwhelmed and sad about things I have no control over. I started crying about two seconds in to the video. And are still crying now. It touched me to my very core. Crying too much to be coherent to be honest. Be back later. Thank you for doing this. Xoxox
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You sound like you needed this reminder as much as I did. It was a pleasure putting it together.
Beautiful Laney xox Thank you for collecting all the Inspirations and sharing! You’ve done a wonderful job. Thank you.
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You are so welcome. Thank you for contributing x
This is brilliant and such a fabulous recording for us all.
We have a beautiful life ……
Thank you Laney!!! XxxDani
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It is a beautiful life if we choose to look at the big picture :). Thanks for taking part.
Such a beautiful inspiring video. You captured it do beautifully and the song is perfect.
The song is perfect. The video was to remind me of all the good things about motherhood. All I did was type “remind me” into Google and there it was :)
Made me cry! Great work Laney x
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It’s emotional indeed. Love your photo. Thank you for joining in.
I’m standing at the kitchen bench in front of the lap top blubbering. Gorgeous video Laney xx
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I really didn’t mean to make everyone cry, but it’s hard not to. Us mums are emotional :)
Beautiful! Helps put things into perspective. I had a huge smile on my face all the way through xx
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Thanks Jodie. Big smiles is a nice change from tears. Both are welcome and appreciated!
Thankyou … Im not a single mum, but I am a very lonely mum sometimes and its not because my darling husband is distant or unhelpful, but its just he and I – we have no other support and so somedays I feel terribly alone. This video and your website remind me that through the doubt, I am not alone. And I am a good mum.
Through the tears and the goosebumps I say thanks xx
Bianca, thank you so much for your feedback and for sharing your feelings. Motherhood is not easy, but it is wonderful :)
I really needed to see that video yesterday at the Bloggers Brunch… after a crap week especially!
I have shared with my friends and readers because I think many can benefit from it.
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Sorry for the late reply, I had to rescue you from spam! Thank you so much for writing your story and sharing your feelings and the video. I’m glad it provided you the inspiration you needed right now :)
Oh, Laney! I am speechless! I am so teary right now. Thank you, thank you for bringing out all the beautiful things about being a mum. I’ll be playing this one a LOT xxx
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You’re welcome. And thank you. When I first saw that pic of you and the kids I just loved. I was so pleased you submitted it xox
Oh Laney, this is wonderful! I watched it for the first time yesterday at the Bloggers Brunch and got goosebumps. So beautiful and moving. Bravo, girl! xxx
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Thank you Jess. I was so nervous and emotional about playing it at the brunch. I nearly lost it afterwards! Lovely to see you there :)
Laney, this compilation was so beautifully put together with so many touching words. Watching it made me feel like I was given a big hug and told it was okay. Thanks for making one of the hardest jobs in the world feel just a little bit easier. Love your work as always. Pip xxxx
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It was a pleasure to put this together. I was amazed at all the beautiful contributions and honoured to turn them into something that helps us all. I will be watching it often when the chips are against me in the parenting stakes!
This is so wonderful Laney, just beautiful. Things have been tough around here lately but this just made me realise that it’s all worth it. Every last minute. xx
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It’s all we need isn’t it? A little reminder. Sometimes it’s hard to see the forest for the trees. It’s the little moments and reflections that catch us off guard that makes it all worthwhile.
BEAUTFUL!
Thank you :)
I had so forgotten about sending in my kids photo! Thanking you so much for sharing our amazing parenting journey – even with all of the highs and lows that goes with it!
I so love how you put this video together – its gorgeous!
Thanking you xxx
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A nice little surprise then. I must apologise that your name is missing. It is actually there but got pushed off the screen when the shoot zoomed. I didn’t notice until I had exported the file ready to take to the lunch. I’ll be writing another post thanking everyone with a link to your sites. I really appreciate you joining in :)
Wow Laney, just wow!! I am so honoured to be a tiny part of this beautiful project.
Watching this video instantly made me feel better about my day, myself and my future.
Thank you for the tears and smiles.
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You are so welcome. Your photo is adorable, and it’s those little moments that make it all worthwhile :)
Your video is so amazing.What a beautiful work of art you have put together.It brought tears to my eyes as you touched on the simple yet uplifting beauty of being a parent.
Be proud knowing your wonderful creation will bring joy to all who watch it and bring sunshine to all those who need it.xx
Thank you Deby – but it really wasn’t my creation alone. I’ve been helped by so many wonderful women – I couldn’t have done it without them. I needed them and this reminder so much :)
AWwwww… Now you’ve made me all teary! Just beautiful… watching something like this makes all the hard moments seem so small in comparison to all the good stuff :)
Thanks Laney x
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I think I’ll be crying for the rest of the day now… I’m glad to see I’m not the only one pouring her eyes out. Thanks for putting this together!
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It is a bit of a tear jerker. The comments and making me cry too!
I was all… this is SO COOL… till I got to the last bit with you… then I cried!
beautiful.
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Laney, I LOVE your video. What a beautiful and creative thing you’ve done. And it’s helped so many I can see already from the comments. That last bit with your kids was priceless… and brought a tear to my eye. I can relate to hitting the wall SO WELL – as you know. I don’t need to enter the comp – I just wanted to let you know how awesome that video is. Love that you’re real about motherhood and love that want to help.
Thank you Deb. The comments, including yours, make me cry as much as the video does! I love that I’m helping just by asking for help myself. Take care x
So beautiful Laney! You put it together so well. :)
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Thanks Misha :)
Thanks for including me Laney.
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You are more than welcome Nicole x
Oh Laney. You gorgeous girl! I was so touched to see my contribution at the end just before seeing your face light up. Thankyou for creating this – you have the hugest heart. J x
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Priceless. Just what I needed to see. Thanks for warming my heart x
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This lifted my soul as I watched it from the other side of the world.. it made my cry but made me smile, beam even that this is the most amazing thing we could do with our lives and a reminder for us all to step back and look at the bigger picture.. it was beautiful! You should be so proud that you put this together… really inspiring.. xxxxxx
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I’m so glad to hear it reached you – even over there! Thanks for being part of it – it’s all the mums who are inspiring me, more than the other way around!
I absolutely loved this video, you’re insanely talented Laney :) x
Laney, to be able to have watched your journey and see the fabulous difference you’re making within yourself and to those around you is awesome. Tears streamed down my face watching that and made me realise that the household management and work mean nothing if you don’t continue to make time to have fun and share life wholeheartedly with your kids! Next time it rains we’ll be out there jumping in puddles in our Wellies! Enjoy NYC, you deserve it…Deb
dear Laney,
I happened to stumble across this today and the montage is so very beautiful and homest and true.
Hitting the wall reminded me of a post i wrote about my sons arrival into this world and thought i would like to share it as i feel i have come so far in seven years of motherhood Xxx
http://coopsnpeps.blogspot.com.au/2008/12/coopers-arrival-revisited.html
What a great video Laney! Thank you so much and I’m not sure how I missed it until now. Just beautiful. We have the most important job in the world, I love being a mother to my girls and getting the chance to spend so much of my day with them both. We just had the most precious weekend away as a family and this video reminded me of that again and just why I love them so much.
Sitting here welling up now. My God that was so good and really hit a nerve with me. Have you ever thought about producing TV commercials. You are gold Laney
Carolyn
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Laney – to say you have captured Motherhood in all its joy would be the biggest understatement of the year. I think you just sold the job of SAHM to whoever is lucky enough to watch this.
As always – love your work gorgeous girl. You totally rock! xxx
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Such a lovely comment Sonia, thank you. But the credit goes to all the mums who helped me put it together. It was their contributions that helped to inspire, motivate and remind me to enjoy being a mum :).
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No, YOU rock!
With my sporadic blogging and social media activity of late I only just got round to this post. I was in tears at the end and I’m not even sure I know quite why. I know it was a beautifully moving and uplifting video. Thank you so much for making it and for all you for mothers. This post is well deserving of its Happiness Inspires Happiness accolade. I’m really grateful.
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Hi V – thanks for your lovely comment. It was such a pleasure to work on this project, even if, like you I was in tears most of the time! But I have found it very inspiring and refer to it when I’m feeling otherwise about parenting.