This week we meet South African mom blogger Kim Muller, who shares with us about her family, and the valuable tip to show the love to the people who respond to your blog.
1) What do you normally get up to on an average day? (Give us a brief description about yourself)
I am a working mommy to 2 boys. I get up at 05h25, pack school bags, wake the boys up and get them dressed. Leave home around 06h30 to drop them off and get to work to start my day at 08h00. I leave work at 17h00 and only get home around 18h30. Then I make dinner, bath the boys, feed them and get them into bed by 20h00. I need to find time to spend with the husband, tidy up a bit, have a bit of quiet time for myself and try to be asleep by 22h00 for the latest.
2) How do you feel about motherhood – what are your struggles and joys?
I love being a mommy. It’s what I’m made to do and I have always felt that way. I love the way children love everyone. How they express themselves so innocently and joyously. I struggle with letting go sometimes and try my best not to be a helicopter parent. I struggle with letting my husband do some things. I struggle with understanding that they are little people with big personalities that I have to teach and mold and not bend to my will.
3) Tell us about your kid(s)
Matthew is my eldest. He’ll be 6 in January and is such a quiet, kind child. I never realised how easy I had it with him until his younger brother came along. Matthew loves dancing and singing, he loves playing with his Hot Wheels and his new obsession is drawing and colouring. Ethan turned 2 in August and is the most rambunctious child I know. He never sits still and is constantly on the move. He loves running and jumping and climbing, giving me heart attacks and grey hairs daily. He gives the best hugs and loves cuddling (which I love too).
4) How did you start blogging?
I started blogging when I was pregnant with Matthew. It was a way to try to keep track of my pregnancy and how I felt about my husband working away at the time. I’ve since evolved a bit and my blog now is about being a parent, marriage and life in general.
5) Share with us a valuable blogging tip you’ve learnt. (or more)
For me the biggest tip would be to interact with your followers. Don’t assume that because they commented, they’re not coming back to check if you replied. Reply to comments on Facebook and Instagram. Follow other bloggers and show them some love.
6) If you make money from your blog, give us a breakdown on how you do it. Give us some of your methods on how to get started on this, or any tips or advice.
My blog isn’t monetised and I don’t think I have it in me right now to try and get it that point yet. Work is hectic and having 2 small children isn’t probably a good enough excuse but the work that goes into it and the research needed to get where I need to be is not feasible right now. If I can get paid work now and again, well that would be awesome!
You can find Kim @ her blog Muller Kids, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.
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