Just The Basics, Still Enough.

I didn’t even know there was something called “minimalist parenting” until I saw it online one day like that , but thinking about it now, I feel like I have been living that life without even knowing that is what it’s called, Not because I planned it or anything like that, but life just pushed me there.

So I have two kids , my boy is 7 and my girl is 4 ,Parenting is already not easy, so me I just try to keep things simple, I don’t like stress ,yeah.. no pressure , we just dey do the one we can do, We are not living any flashy lifestyle or trying to do more than ourselves, we just dey manage and move.

Yeah, Some people might think at their age, they are supposed to have plenty toys, gadgets, clothes and all that, but in our house, they don’t even have many toys, not because I don’t love them o nah…, but because we don’t see the need to have plenty, because they still play, laugh, gist, and enjoy their day with the little things around them, you will even think they have everything.

I am trying raise them to understand that you don’t need to have too many things before you can be happy, That is the mindset I want for them, you see life is not suppose to be hard, Peace of mind, family love, being content that one more enjoyable you get?.

So , we just do the basics, Eat what we have, wear what we have, and keep life moving ,My kids are not complaining. They are growing well, they are smart, and they happy, So why stress myself?

Living this kind of simple life does also help me, I don't worry like before, I do not put myself under pressure in any way. I don't look at some ones stuff and feel bad. If I can do something for my kids, I will do it. If I cannot , I just relax and believe better days will come.

That does not mean that I do not get days when I feel somehow, Sometimes I see something I wish I could get for them, but I do not have the money, it will pain me a bit ,but I just brush it off. Because I know that life is not a competition, The most important thing is to raise them well.

I even notice that this lifestyle is teaching them how to be content, My son will tell you, “Mummy, it’s okay, we can manage.” My daughter too doesn't throw tantrums anyhow, They know that if we do not get it now, maybe later, and I feel like that lesson will help them in life.

Some people say, “Spoil your kids, it are only children once.” But me, I believe that balance is key. I want to raise children that understands how life is, not just children that depend on material things to feel okay, you understand?

So yes, this whole minimalist parenting life might not be loud or fancy, but for me it is working , We focus on the things that matter… Peace, health, growth, and love. If my kids grow with that kind of mindset, I will be very proud.

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