As Mother's Day approaches, several familiar faces from Seven News have shared their personal experiences of motherhood, cherished family traditions, and the realities of balancing demanding careers with the joys of raising children.
Angela Tsun: Embracing Change and Cherishing Family
Angela Tsun, who recently expanded her role as lead anchor of the evening news bulletin from two to four days a week, admitted she initially worried about balancing family life with her increased workload. However, she credits her husband Patrick for his support, handling school pick-ups, after-school activities, and homework assistance. Tsun is looking forward to a rare lie-in and breakfast in bed this Mother's Day, as her daughter Zoe's soccer team has a bye. She also plans to FaceTime her mother and grandmother, who live interstate, before heading to work to present the Sunday news bulletin.
Samantha Jolly: Coffee in Bed and High Tea Delights
For Samantha Jolly, Mother's Day begins with a beloved tradition: her sons bring her coffee in bed, followed by a chat and cuddle. She treasures reading their heartfelt cards and has kept every one. This year, her sons are treating her to high tea, and Jolly laughs at the prospect of tiny sandwiches and cakes.
Jerrie Demasi: Flowers, Family, and Homemade Breakfasts
Jerrie Demasi expects a simple yet meaningful Mother's Day surrounded by flowers and family. She and her nearly four-year-old daughter plan to visit Subi Blooms, a popular floral festival in Subiaco. Her daughter, a nature lover, enjoys bugs and flowers. The day may start with a homemade breakfast, with her daughter already planning the menu with her dad. Demasi, from a big family of women, will also spend time with her mother, sister, and their daughters, describing the gathering as loud, crazy, but lots of fun.
Charlotte Goodlet: Balancing Career and Motherhood
Charlotte Goodlet, mother of Alfie, 3, and twins Clara and Hugo, also shared her experiences, though specific details were not provided in the original article.
Samantha Jolly reflected on how Mother's Day becomes more meaningful as her sons grow older, noting they are becoming kind, intelligent, and witty young men, making the day a lot of fun.
