THE LIGHTER MOM (@thelightermom)

Some days are hard. 🤍 After a one week semester break, my little boy woke up crying and saying, “No school.” 🥹 He had a workshop at Starbucks that day, but after being home for a week, going back to school suddenly felt like the hardest thing in the world. And honestly, seeing him cry makes my…

2.5 years old and already joking with mummy 😬😂 While singing If You’re Happy and You Know It, he suddenly said “I don’t know” when I asked him to clap. Me: “You don’t know how to clap?” Him: “Yes.” 😂 I thought he really didn’t know, but when I said “Let’s try,” he happily clapped along. 🥹👏 Maybe…

And for a moment, I almost gave in. Because no one prepares you for this part of motherhood — the part where you have to stay strong… while your baby is breaking down in front of you. I started noticing a pattern. Every time I said no — the crying got louder, longer… harder. And sometimes? I gave…

After a long Deepavali break, neither of us is ready to get back to reality. 😂 He’s crying because he doesn’t want to go back to school. Honestly, I feel him! I remember being that kid who wished the holidays would never end. Now I’m all grown up, and I still feel the same way about going back to…

You always remind me about my inner child, and honestly, I think we all need that reminder sometimes. With so many responsibilities, deadlines and growing-up duties, we slowly forget how to be silly and carefree. So here’s to never losing that playful side of us. Keep laughing, keep being silly…

Four Deepavalis, four precious memories, and my little boy growing right before my eyes. 🥹❤️ 2023: 0 years old 2024: 1 year old 2025: 2 years old 2026: 3 years old Every year, a little bigger, a little heavier, and a little less of a baby. 🥺 Not sure if I’ll still be able to carry him next year…

I love the little boy you’re becoming. The conversations, the cheekiness, the endless questions, the little personality that surprises me every day. But sometimes, I look at you and wonder how my tiny newborn became this big boy so quickly. I know I can’t turn back time, and I wouldn’t want to…

Me talking, my husband clapping… either he’s impressed or he’s just happy I finally finished my sentence. 😂👏 #thelightermom #hubby #love #bond #reallife @Siva Mugilan

Some days, motherhood feels like an endless cycle nobody sees. ❤️ When my little one throws a tantrum, I have to calm him down while reminding myself to stay calm too. I’m managing his emotions while trying not to lose control of mine. Then come the sleepless nights, waking up to prepare milk…

May this Deepavali remind us that even the smallest light can brighten the darkest moments. May our homes be filled with laughter, our hearts with peace, and our lives with a little more love and light. Wishing you and your loved ones a beautiful Deepavali! ❤ #thelightermom #love #familybond…

12AM on Deepavali night, and these little ones were happily playing with patase with their cousins! 🥹🎆 Vinayk is only 3, and I honestly thought he would be scared of the loud sounds. But to my surprise, he was enjoying every bit of it! 😂❤️ Watching him experience these little festive moments makes…

Last night’s adventure: water, his little animal toys and LOTS of tissue. 😂💦 Was it messy? VERY. Was cleaning up a nightmare? ABSOLUTELY. Did it go on until 10.30pm? YES. 😬 He’s 3, extremely adamant and once he has an idea in his head, good luck convincing him otherwise. 😂 But then I thought about…

I’m an overthinker. The kind who lives in her head a little too much, overanalyses everything and sometimes creates noise out of things that haven’t even happened. My dad has always been my safe place. Somehow, he notices whenever I’m not quite myself, even when I don’t say a word. He talks to me…

Appa’s birthday wish was for Vinayk to speak Tamil the whole day. ❤️ Well, he tried… for a while! Then English slowly made its way back into the conversation. But it’s all part of learning, adapting and finding his own rhythm with both languages. We’re not rushing him. Every little attempt…

A little conversation, but it made me smile. ❤️ He knows what the cable is for, whose phone it charges and even recognises it as a charger. It’s the little things he picks up just by watching us go about our daily lives. At 3, he’s observing, connecting the dots and making sense of the world…

Rich in life because I have his smile to come home to. ❤️ No matter how long the day has been, how tiring life gets or how many things don’t go as planned, one little smile from him makes everything feel lighter. I may not have everything figured out, but I have him. And somehow, that feels like…

The excitement of picking a mystery gift! 🎁 No idea what's inside, just choosing one for the fun of it. Little moments, big excitement! 🔥✨ #thelightermom #love #childhood #experience #motherhoodunfiltered

A little late in posting, but a memory worth keeping! ❤️ Just a simple dinner and cake-cutting to celebrate Vinayk’s birthday. Thank you, Tasty Chapati, Jalan Ipoh, for making our evening special. The food never disappoints, and that pani puri deserves a special mention! 😍 Good food, family time…

Child not listening? Don’t blame the parenting, the sugar or the screen time… Have you tried checking Daddy’s factory settings? 🤣 Turns out, the little one is just running on Daddy’s software! 😂 Disclaimer: Posted with Daddy’s approval. Daddy has officially accepted responsibility for the DNA. 🤣❤️

My little shadow. ❤️ Even when I’m busy straightening my hair, he finds a way to be right beside me, lying on my lap, making sure I don’t get a moment to myself. 😂 Sometimes the clinginess drives me crazy, and sometimes I just wish I could freeze these moments forever. One day, he won’t need to be…

Sports Day 2026 was quite an adventure! I started the run holding Vinayk's hand, but when his little legs got tired, Daddy came to the rescue. He carried Vinayk on his shoulders and continued running before passing him back to me to hold his hand and run together again. Let's just say, running…

Little pumpkins, big excitement! 🎃👻 His first Halloween celebration at school at 3! A day filled with costumes, fun and new little memories. 🧡 #halloween2026 #thelightermom #experience #childhood #love

Watching her takes me right back to when my little boy was this tiny. 🥹❤️ She’s 9 months old and going through the teething phase, rubbing her little gums against anything and everything she can find. Even her own hands! It’s such an adorable little stage, but watching her brings back so many…

From the tiny little baby in my arms to this curious, talkative little boy. 🥹❤️ Three years went by in the blink of an eye. So much has changed, except one thing — I'll always see my baby in you. Growing up is beautiful, but a little part of me wishes I could pause time. #thelightermom #love…

Turns out, I’m learning new things too, thanks to my little one! 🎃👻 Growing up in an Asian household, Halloween was never something we celebrated. Honestly, I didn’t know much about it either. But now that he’s learning about different celebrations at school, I’m learning alongside him. It’s funny…

One little KitKat and suddenly the whole face lights up! 🍫❤️ I think KitKat has officially become his little after-school happiness. @KitKat® Malaysia Official Every time I surprise him with one, that tired little face turns into the biggest smile. And honestly, I love seeing that! It’s funny how…

Looking back at this video, I realised I’m the problem. 😂 I showed him my dinner, and when he took a scoop of yogurt from my plate, I said, “This is MY yogurt!” He politely scooped it back and gave it to me. Then I said, “I don’t want!” 🤦🏻‍♀️ And this little boy just smiled and went along with…

He’s only 3, but already teaching his 9-month-old cousin the little things he knows. ❤️ First, it was animal toys. Now, he’s teaching her colours with his little cars. 🚗🌈 He’s still my baby too, learning about the world himself, yet here he is, sharing what he knows with his baby cousin. One day…

At 3, his questions are endless… and I love every single one. 😂❤️ “Where’s Appa?” — America. “Why America?” — Work. “Why work?” — Meetings. “Why meetings?” — I don’t know, baby. Go ask your Appa’s boss. 😂 One question leads to another, and honestly, sometimes even I run out of answers! 🤣 But I…

When did my baby become so comfortable going places without me? 🥹😂 My cousin took him to an indoor playground while I was at work, and there he was… happily playing without Mummy! 😂❤️ He’s only 3, and it amazes me how comfortable he’s becoming exploring the world without me by his side. I used to…