It's Not wrapped BUT I'll take it...

.."And your gifts shall make room for you".. Proverbs 18:16


I love my children. They make me cry, they make me smile. It's a mandate upon me to raise them to be GOD fearing individuals with a relationship with God, Me, their Dads and families. Since my children do not share the same father, I thought it would be hard explaining to my daughter( she's older)the difference but she understands more than expected at her age.

This holidays Season has been truly amazing thus far. This past Sunday, My Pastor said, " This will be your BEST Christmas yet"( He also said this last year and it was).

My daughter's grandmothers, great Aunt and her grandfather have shown so much love towards my son that my heart is overwhelmed. You know, sometimes, extended families only care about the child or children that are related to them. And, with being a stepchild, I totally understand that stance and respect it... As I've grown and matured in "Mommyhood", I've learned to separate my experiences and help my children live through theirs unbiased. It's easy to put yourself in their shoes when you feel like you have to go into protective Lioness mode.

I consider myself to be a good person, I'm caring and I go above and beyond when the situation warrants my involvement. I LOVE children, love them so much I started a business to help parents with theirs!!( Crazy huh) Growing up, my mom was a single parent, leaving my brothers and I to spend time at the community center and with aunts and uncles( and sometimes NOT blood ones). They helped to nurture us, they cared and gave of their time to us. Because of their care, I care. Someone took time with and for ME. so, I give back. I was their gift and I'm now sharing that gift!!!

When I think of gifts, blessings and favor: I have to remind myself that sometimes I won't directly recieve them but it will trinkle down to my children. My children are both so LOVED and to me, that's more than any gift, any toy or article of clothing money could buy.

1+1 definitely = 2 but love mulitplied 100 times over is what matters the most. It's not always the store bought gifts but the ones from that heart that we'll take and cherish the most!!