Raising Children to Weather the Storm
When I decided to put our Potty Training Boot Camp into action, I realized that I needed some serious help. Between working full time, taking classes, and looking after Princess, it was challenging. Since I can’t be with her 24/7, I enlisted the help of my hubby, my mom and her teachers. Her dad wasn’t…
FirstAccording to my mom, potty training us back home in Jamaica wasn’t a big deal. She swears most kids were fully trained by two. She loves reminding me of the time I flat-out refused to sit on the chimmy (as we call it). In her thick Jamaican accent she’ll say, “Yuh used to sit pon…
“My birthday is coming on! My birthday is coming on!”Mommy says: “It is?! I had no idea!”Princess says: “Uh-huh.”Mommy says: “Really? When is it?”Princess says: “It’s Friday. My birthday is Friday.” We celebrated her 2nd birthday almost three weeks ago. I have no idea where she’s getting this from. I played along anyway. Weather Anchor…
Well technically, it’s back to daycare. I consider it school because there’s is a curriculum which involves teaching the kids subjects like math, reading, and art. Even though Princess has been an orange since the summer, I still consider this a step up to the next level. The teachers also help with potty training which will (hopefully)…
I get asked all the time if I’d ever consider moving out of state, and I usually have a hard time answering that question. Here’s why… Reading this NY Daily News article confirmed to me that the world is far from being a bed of roses. In fact, this story is a nightmare come true….
I pride myself in being the best mom I can be. I’d go through hell and high water to make sure Princess has the best care. I don’t believe in spoiling a child. But, I think that it’s important to provide them with opportunities. I wasn’t a kid who had it all. But, my mom…
Princess is rockin’ the same exact outfit in both pics. Even though the label reads 18 months, she has clearly grown. She’s much taller, has more hair and teeth. Clearly my little girl is growing up right in front of me. 11 months old 24 months old Weather Anchor Mama
I wanted to wrap up our Family Summer Fun Serieswith a trip to Adventureland. We thought about visiting theme parks out of state, but decided against it (which was a smart idea). We ended up spending less time driving, and saved a ton in gas. Even though we stayed on New York turf, we still…
