Mari-Louise Candiotes

@justamama

Get to know Mari-Louise

When do you feel most like yourself?

When I am surrounded by my husband and kids. Just us, whether we are traveling or at home... There's something about being the 6 of us that makes me feel completely at home and wonderfully content. It's that feeling of knowing I am exactly where I am supposed to be and where I am most needed. I was 100% made to be a wife and mom.

What’s your most-used emoji and what does it say about you?

🙈 the monkey covering its eyes. I am faaaaaaaar from perfect and regularly drop the ball. Whether it's forgetting the time of an extramural, mixing up dates for appointments or forgetting a birthday... I mess up A LOT and being organised simply doesn't come naturally to me. I have however learned trying to do better and an earnest apology goes a long way - and admitting I'm a bit of a "monkey -brain".

How do you stay grounded when life gets chaotic? 

Faith! I can't do anything without being firmly rooted in God's word and will. Isaiah 41:10

Your biggest surprise in life so far? 

Falling pregnant with our son. After many years of secondary infertility, failed treatments and 3 doctors telling us we wouldn't be able to have another baby - our little guy surprised all of us. 

If you could swap lives with someone for 24 hours, who would it be and why? 

My husband. He's my highschool sweetheart, best friend and even after 23 years we still differ so much. It's one of the best parts of our relationship because we still talk and debate passionately about our dreams and goals. I would love to climb inside his mind and see the world through his eyes - I just know it would make me love him even more.