Raising Children to Weather the Storm
I’m am so all over the place with my “30 Things My Kids Should Know About Me” series. I’m really supposed to at installment number 21. But, I’ve decided to jump to number 27. I guess there are no rules when it comes to this project. If I had to choose my favorite body part…
Baby O turned six months this weekend. This moment is bittersweet. While I’m so elated that he’s growing nicely, there are times that I wish he’d stay a baby forever. I love the infancy stage. There’s something about milestones like blowing raspberries, sitting up, and cooing that makes me a giddy parent. I’m proud to…
When my husband and I first started dating, the last thing I thought about was our race. In case you didn’t know, he’s white and I’m black. We’ve been married for almost 10 years now, and he’s the love of my life. I always knew that there would be people who disagree with our relationship,…
People tend to believe that just because I’m on TV, and I write blog that I’ve got it all together. But, you’d be surprised that is far from the truth. Behind my neatly cropped photos, you’ll likely find a mess. As weird as it sounds – I try to justify it by calling it a…
When I think about what I love most about being a parent, so many things come to mind. I love every little milestone. I’m always snapping photos of my little ones every chance I get. But, sometimes I sit back and soak in the moment because my kids will only be kids once. I can’t…
Every year my mom used to give me a New Year’s resolution speech. She’d say, “It’s your chance to start off fresh, blah blah blah.” What started off as a rant actually stuck with me. To this day I still set goals for myself and reflect on the previous year to see how far I’ve…
The past year has come and gone in a flash. Looking back on 2013, I’ve enjoyed professional and personal growth. From career advancements, to blogging opportunities and the birth of our son – the list goes on and on. Since I was a kid, I’ve been making new year’s resolutions. I remember my mom giving…
I shared in a previous post my Mom’s reluctance to upgrading to a smart phone. Well, I took a chance and purchased the Walmart Family Mobile Samsung Galaxy Exhibit 4G smartphone for her this Christmas, hoping she finally would give it a try. As I mentioned, my Mom has been stuck living in the 1900s. She still uses…
