Raising Children to Weather the Storm
I woke up to the sound of Princess yelling, “Surprise! Happy Mother’s Day!” Her bright smiling face was just a few inches from mine. Needless to say, I was a bit startled. But, her voice was like music to my ears. She presented me with an unsigned Mother’s Day card with a beautiful note inside….
It’s funny how my life has changed in a matter of a couple of years. It wasn’t long ago that having children was the furthest thing from my mind. I remember people asking my hubby and I, “When do you guys plan on starting a family?” We’d always give the polite answer, “We’re not ready.”…
When we were getting ready to welcome our first baby, the last thing on my mind was getting my own birthing gown. That was a huge mistake! I told my hubby to keep the camera far away because I didn’t want anyone seeing me in that hideous hospital gown. He managed to snap this pic…
Spring is all about rebirth. I love how everything around us comes to life, and I enjoy watching my little girl’s face light up every time she plays outside. The weather is nice and there’s so much to do as the temperatures get mild. Here are a few spring activities with kids. 5 Fun Spring…
I’m counting down the days for my little sweet pea to arrive. It’s been a rough last few weeks. However, the impending arrival of my little one eases the drama. I had my monthly doctor’s appointment this week, and found out that this baby weighs just shy of two pounds with paper thin skin. However,…
We’re always asking Princess about her day. She loves telling stories. Here’s her latest recap.
When I was a kid, I never really understood Easter in America. Being from Jamaica, my siblings and I would start the day with a traditional Jamaican breakfast, ackee and sal (cod) fish with fried dumplings. We did our usual walk to church on Sunday, and heard about the death and re-birth of Jesus all…
Dyeing eggs wasn’t something we did back home in Jamaica. Since Princess is half American, I can’t deprive her of the tradition. It was our first time doing this. It’s a bit rough. But, we had a lot of fun. Did you do any crafts with you kiddo for Easter?
