Recently, I had the opportunity to meet Peace Mitchell and Katy Garner, authors of the book, What I Wish I Knew Before I Became a Mother. The beautiful sisters have an obvious passion for the role of Motherhood. They are gracious, kind and easy to relate to. Peace and Katy also have a sense of humour matched with sparkling smiles.
I’m actually very glad of the last mentioned quality because of the – ah - eventful trip to their accommodation in Brisbane. Firstly, I have to say, my car was in revolting condition. Anyone want a two-week-old bread roll? Yes, it was that bad; yet, Peace and Katy were very understanding and I felt a little less terrible about all the crumbs on the seat. Once I threw the mountains of rubbish on the back seat to make room for the beautifully dressed ladies, we set off on the 2 minute trip to the Hotel. The jouney turned into a 15-minute-back-street-no-through-road-three-bridge-about-turn-GPS-blunder-ride. While I was hyperventilating behind the wheel, Peace and Katy were reassuring and made me laugh. I eventually found the correct street; it’s not how you start the race, it’s how you finish it – right?
Now you know a little about the authors and my driving ability, let me tell you about the book. Retrospect is a wonderful thing. On countless occasions, I have thought, if only I knew that before I had a child. What I Wish I Knew Before I Became a Mother gives the reader that very perspective. Written for mothers, by mothers, it provides friendly advice in an easy-to-read way. As you flick through the pages, you can’t help but feel like you are chatting with a friend. The book has beautiful images and a positive and uplifting voice. If I had to summarise the book in one word, it would be – special.
One of my favourite pages is featured below. While pregnant with my first child, I focused on the labour and birth so much, I forgot to invest some time reading about caring for a newborn. I often tell pregnant mothers that, while the birth is hard work, looking after a new baby is often more challenging. What great advice this book gives: “…be careful not to overlook the reality of life with a new baby.” – What I Wish I Knew Before I Became a Mother (2009:16).
If you are looking for a unique and helpful baby shower gift, click on the link below to buy this book: What I Wish I Knew Before I Became A Mother by Peace Mitchell & Katy Garner.
Kelly-FunMum, Cath-SquiggleMum, Peace and Katy-Love Being a Mother
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If it makes you feel any better Kell – my care was no better!! (But mine had two kids’ car seats in the back) That’s just life with children. And aren’t Peace and Katy just the loveliest girls? They (and you) remind me that being a mum is fabulous.
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