“It Gets Better”: Mom Shares Realistic Morning With 2 Children Under Age 2, SA Relates
- A young wife shared the high-pressure reality of raising two small children at the same time while trying to manage household chores
- The relatable clip was shared on TikTok on December 29, 2025, where it resonated with many parents experiencing similar daily struggles
- Social media users flooded the comments section, offering words of encouragement and humorous support to the mother as she navigated a difficult morning
- Briefly News caught up with the resilient mother who went viral for sharing her raw and unedited morning routine with two children under the age of two
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Balancing the needs of a newborn and a demanding toddler is a challenge for many parents, including a Cape Town mother of two who shared her typical morning with her children.
The video was shared on TikTok by @mrsmbewu and quickly gained traction among viewers who appreciated the honesty of the motherhood journey.
The clip begins with the mother sitting on a chair and carefully folding clothes for her four-week-old infant. As she tried to complete the task, her toddler began moving around the room and started screaming for her undivided attention. The doting mom attempted to calm the little girl by asking what was wrong, but the noise only got louder. Realising the toddler was refusing to let the newborn take the spotlight, the mother put the laundry aside and opened her arms.
Parenting challenges and the importance of patience
She patiently asked the child to fetch her pacifier and come closer for a cuddle. The little girl eventually complied, resting in her mother's arms while still crying from the overwhelming emotions of the morning. This quiet moment of connection showed the patience required to handle multiple children under the age of two during a hectic morning. TikTok user @mrsmbewu captioned her post, noting that having two children under the age of two was not for the weak.
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The beautiful chaos of raising two toddlers under two
The Briefly News team spoke with the proud mom, Gugulethu Mbewu, to find out how she manages the daily “rush hour in her home and why she believes it is so important to show the messy side of parenting.
We asked the mom what the most challenging part is about getting through those first few hours of the morning with two tiny humans. She responded:
“The hardest part is the simultaneous demands. The minute I start changing one nappy, the other one is usually climbing onto the table or crying for a bottle. You honestly feel like you need four arms and two brains just to get everyone dressed and fed!”
When asked why she felt it was important to share the "unfiltered" chaos of her home instead of the perfect versions we usually see online. The young wife said:
“I shared it because social media can lie. It makes you feel like a failure if your house isn't spotless and your kids aren't perfectly behaved by 8:00 AM. I wanted other moms to see that motherhood is a juggle, and one minute you would be busy with chores and have to quickly attend to one child’s rant while ensuring the other one remains calm.
SA reacts to the realistic motherhood journey
The clip garnered massive views and comments from an online community that provided a digital shoulder for the mother to lean on. Many viewers promised her that the situation would get better as the children grow older and become more independent. One follower humorously remarked that they would probably end up in a mental facility if they had to deal with such intense days often. Other viewers jokingly offered to help the mother by taking care of the quiet baby so she could focus on the toddler.
User @TheZindelas said:
"It gets better 🤞❤️."
User @Nobhedu commented:
"Buza mna sisi, ibangase ndithi cry (ask me about it, I sometimes feel like crying)😂."
User @kitty said:
"Sapha lo (give me the one) who's busy minding his own business 🥰."
User @Bonny joked:
"Ndandithe sapha one (I told you to give me one)🤣."
User @Mizpha Kim
"Yhoo bethuna ndingavuka kwesi saseBhofolo isibhedlele (I'd wake up at a mental institution)😭."
User @Ntombi Mduduma
"Nalo, the big sis😂."
Watch the TikTok video below:
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