Patience

Well, today is Monday! If you follow my personal IG account ( neka_th), I tested your patience and sent you to my Blog IG!! Well, here goes!! 

Yesterday, after a much needed nap, I was ready to enjoy the rest of our Sunday afternoon. My son goes to an amazing PreSchool. Very community and family oriented. They have a partnership with our local Publix( supermarket) and they deliver baked goods twice a week. Matthew enjoys taking the bread but we rarely eat it. Sighhh 

So, I came up with the grand idea to feed the ducks. He was extremely excited.  Our first attempt was Roswell Recreational Park. He walked the trail, even saw water but no ducks. He played for a little while then we left. He kept saying, "Mommy we have bread in the car but we haven't fed any ducks". I responded, "I promise son, I'm going to find the ducks". 

We then drove to Riverside Park. I knew there would be ducks there. We parked and began the search for ducks. We walked the entire park and along the trail of the Chattahoochee River. We FOUND the ducks but they were on the opposite side of the River. A guy passed us and heard us talking. He told us the path to take to reach the other side. We hit the path. In the process, we stumbled upon a sacred garden. We walked thru the garden and I felt God's presence. We read the names on the different statues and my daughter said, "Mommy I feel like we shouldn't be walking on this ground because it's Holy". 

We were soon saddened. Once we reached the bank we could no longer see the ducks. By this time, the kids were over it and they just wanted to play at the park. I told them it was ok and to enjoy the park. However, I just couldn't shake not finding the ducks. So I began walking AGAIN! I was determined to feed the ducks!! I walked along the wooden path and as I reached the end, I looked down and the ducks were there!! Right there!! Finally! I tired calling my daughter's phone but she didn't answer. In solace, peace and quiet I fed the ducks ALONE!! It was in that moment I heard God's voice. "It's ok to go after ME alone", "it's okay to have patience", "I got you and you're going to have everything I promised you"... Trust ME!! 

Wow, God hasn't forgotten me!! 

As of late, everywhere I look I see God. I see/ hear him clearer than I ever have in all of my 37 years of life. I'm understanding what it is to trust him and believe him. 

My Lovies, I challenge you to continue having patience. Continue to seek what you know to be true and watch God make a way.. Patience is key!! 

As I returned to my children, I showed them the pics. Boy was son upset. He wanted to run back to the river and see them but they were already gone!! Don't miss your opportunity by being to fast. The best things in life take time.. And as always, I will patiently WAIT!! 

Signed, 

Simply Cheneka... ~ they that wait, shall inherit the desires of their heart~ CTH 

Patience....

I have a bad habit of wanting things when I want them. I remember over 10years ago when I wanted my 1st Gucci bag. I was still young, without kids and I would easily spend $300-$500 dollars on a bag no questions asked. But for some reason, the bag I wanted was extremely out of my price range. So I kept waiting and watching. One evening while out shopping with my Bestie, we stopped at Copley Place and casually walked in the Gucci Store. I glanced at the sale wall and my bag was there. Originally $699 and I got it for $324 with tax. 

I didn't understand it then but today in this moment I truly do. Patience is a virtue that I've lacked for most of my life. I've lived in a lot of "Moments" but now that I'm older I long for more than just moments. 

There's a few things going on in my life( not bad) where I'm truly learning the importance of just being Patient. I've been toying with changing the structure of my business because I'm ready to embark on the next phase of my life. Being a Business Owner has had its wins and losses and I've grown to appreciate it all. It's made me stronger and wiser. I'm a more level headed thinker and I think for the future and not just right now. I'm learning that, value is placed at how hard you're willing to work now, so that your later will be worry-Less. 

Today lovies, Patience is my friend. It's a tough friend but it's teaching me that, when you rush you miss the beauty in the moment. Today, let's indulge in the small moments that so many people rush through. We have to have enough control over our emotions to understand that if we just hold out and take our time, we will see the flowers bloom. I want my flowers to bloom and today, Patience I give you full control! 

Signed, 

Patiently Waiting... 

Pottying 1 on 1

It's been Hell but we've made progress! Yes, Potty training boychild. 

There's been good days and bad. Some days where I feel he has it and some days where I've been tempted to get diapers and call it a day. I mean, I potty trained girlchild in less than 2 weeks but this lil joker; I've been drained. 

And the worst part has been the fact that I've successfully helped other parents but couldn't do it for my own child. 

I was talking to a former client and she said, " Neka you're making it comfortable for him by letting him have a pull op at night"... Ouch! I had to hear it I guess. So I finished out those last 4 pull ups and he has not wore one in going on 3 weeks. 

Wow! It's been that long. My heart smiles. I knew it was time, it was just a matter of reassuring him that he's a big boy and sometimes big boys make mistakes. He has not wet the bed since our transition. And while he has not mastered going "stinky", I'll take him saying, "Ahmee I potty", and we make a mad dash to the restroom. 

My little boychild is becoming a big boy. And I'm ok with letting go. It's such a different transition with my son than with my daughter. But as we grow together, I'm anticipating all that's in store. 

Parenting isn't the easiest but these small wins, I'll take them Any Day!!

Signed,

A Happy Mommy of a Big Boy