Raising Children to Weather the Storm
My family, friends, and I used to have fun guessing what our babies would look like. Would they have darker features like me or a fair complexion like their Dad? But I wasn’t prepared for the strange comments, questions, and double takes. I found myself saying, “Yes she’s mine” and “No, I’m not the nanny, he’s…
Like many four-year-olds, my daughter asks a ton of questions. Just the other day she asked, “what’s a tornado?” I couldn’t exactly go into a long winded scientific explanation of how updrafts created from a thunderstorm can produce a rotating column of air that connects the earth’s surface with the cloud. So, I kept the answer very…
Within the last year, Princess’s hair has grown so much. Her style of choice has always been a wash and go. But recently, she’s been wanting to keep her hair in a ponytail. When I asked why, she said it’s because her hair is always in her face. As a matter of fact, her curly…
There was a time when I wanted to be a nurse like my mom. That’s because I would accompany her to work every once in a while back in Jamaica. She’d pack my favorite snack, Ovaltine Crackers and Milo. I’d sit at the nurses station and meet some of her colleagues and see some of the newborn…
Thanks so much for the kind words regarding our recent Couples Chat. My hubby enjoyed this vlog in particular and even gave some relationship advice. Check out How We Met Part 2. Please give this video a thumbs up and don’t forget to subscribe. Thanks so much for watching! How did you meet your significant…
A photo of Elisha Wilson Beach breastfeeding on the toilet has gone viral, and the Alabama mama is making no apologies. She initially uploaded the image on Instagram with the caption,“This is motherhood and it ain’t always pretty. What’s your #momtruth? #motherhood #motherhoodaintpretty #tmi #confessionsofamom #ididthat #iamnotsorry.” The picture has since been shared on the Facebook page of Life…
My husband and I have been together for over 10 years. We were college sweethearts and it’s crazy how much time has gone by. We’ve been through a lot and every now and then we reminisce about the good ‘ol days. In our Couples Chat we talk about how we met. Please check out part…
One thing I love about meeting other parents is chatting about where to find the best deals for kids. I look forward to Princess’s dance classes every weekend because I always leave knowing how to bargain shop for kids clothes. One mom told me she visits consignment shops and thrift stores for her daughter’s princess dresses….
