I’m a first-time mom to a beautiful boy named Jacob. Becoming Jacob’s mom has been the most humbling, overwhelming, heart-expanding experience of my life. He turned one recently, and I still catch myself staring at him in disbelief; grateful, tired, unsure, and so deeply in love.

I had him later than most, not by accident, just by life. And now, in this season, I’m learning to be present in a way I never really was before. Slower. Softer. Noticing things I once rushed past.

I didn’t expect motherhood to crack me open the way it has. This past year has been the most transformative season of my life. It’s been beautiful and brutal. Some days I’m full of joy, and the very next moment, I’m overwhelmed, tired, even lost.

No one really prepares you for how layered motherhood is, how you can hold love and weariness in the same breath.

I’m learning that no matter what day I’ve had, to keep finding a reason to be thankful.

This is why I started this blog - A Grateful Mom

A Grateful Mom is where I come to breathe, reflect, and remember what matters — even on the hard days. Especially on the hard days! It’s not a space for perfection or polished parenting tips. It’s more like a bench in a quiet park where other moms can sit beside me and say, “Me too.”

Gratitude is my anchor.
It’s the light I return to when the road feels unclear.
I don’t know what the next turn in motherhood will bring, but I do know I want to keep showing up with a heart that remembers to be grateful.

To do that in the company of other moms? That’s not just comforting - it’s empowering. It reminds me that I’m not alone.

Outside of motherhood, I run a virtual assistance agency. I support C-level executives and entrepreneurs with lifeline operational support, helping them manage their teams, systems, and scale without burnout. I’ve worked in tech, healthcare, and corporate, including roles at Apple and the NHS, and while I’m proud of the work I’ve done, nothing compares to the work I’m doing now: raising a human.

This blog isn’t just a place to write.
It’s a way to stay grounded.
To honour the small wins, the deep shifts, and the messy beauty of this chapter.

So whether you're a new mom, a long-time mom, or rediscovering who you are beyond motherhood — welcome.

You're not alone. Let’s keep showing up gently, gratefully, together.

Warm hugs,

Queenie

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