Nothing Else Matters...

Some of my greatest joys are tied to Motherhood. My children are absolutely amazing. A little bratty at times but at the end of the day they are mine and I wouldn't have it any other way. 

My daughter is 11 and in the 6th grade. She's excelling in all of her classes. My son is 4 and he's in PreK.. Total opposite of his sister growing up. I mean he's a boy. It took us a while to conquer potty training and we're now working on reading, writing and pronouncing his words. 

I started working on name writing when was 2. I must admit, some days I was so frustrated because I felt like he just wasn't getting it. I figured, when it's time he'll get it. With being a former educator, it bothered me that I could help other kids get it right away but my own kid couldn't grasp it. 

School started for him mid-September. In a matter of weeks he was writing his name and spelling! I must admit, at first I was entirely in my feelings over it! How dare he go to school and all of my hard work is now accredited to his two amazing teachers? But it hit me, he needed an environment outside of working with mommy to get it. 

Just like life. One can know the way but sometimes it takes someone on the outside to push you to really be and do all you can. I marvel daily at how he's excelling. It makes my heart smile. It's hard at times, this whole single parenting thing but I know it's going to pay off. I'm thankful for the small victories. I know we have so many more hurdles to jump and I'm anticipating them. 

My Loves, I challenge you not to give up. There's a master plan and you're going to succeed just keep going. Keep moving forward. Don't allow anyone or anything to deter you from your BEST. Your best days are within reach, trust me I know. Stay strong, Work hard and don't give up. We didn't and now he's writing his name like a big boy!! 

Signed, 

Better becomes your BEST!! 

#catchIt 

W.O.M.A.N~

( Disclaimer: read for enjoyment, not judgement. Share a giggle or 2) 

There's something unexplainable about being a woman.. But let me tell you what it does to me when "He" says Woman! HA! 

The right man, can make you feel like the only Woman in the entire world! I've never been big on terms of endearment. I like babe of course and that's about it but as of late, Woman does it to me! 

Maybe it's because I'm an amazing woman or maybe it's because I'm finally becoming the woman I was created to be: Loving, Kind, Understanding, Patient and Classy.. Call me "Woman" with a little bass in your voice and it'll make me giggle!! 

As we grow and mature, it's amazing the things we learn about ourselves. I'm learning that being a Woman is a beautiful thing. It's even MORE beautiful when that one man acknowledges you as his Woman!! Say it with a little bass Sir!! "Listen here woman", yes I'm listening lol!! Say it again!! 

While we're not entitled to be acknowledged for carrying our Womanhood crowns, it's a great feeling when others see it and compliment you. Be the Woman that others aspire to be, not the one that's talked about. 

Signed, 

Yup, I'm a Woman 👸🏾

No Shave November Say You.....

So ladies, I must give you a truth. I'd never ever heard of No Shave November until last year.. I know, was I living under a rock or something? As I began to talk to more of my girlfriends, it became evident that beards on men was the thing. 

I began intentionally looking for them. Not that I was obsessed or lusting but I was checking for the difference. You know a baby's bottom clean face vs a grown man face. It became clear that a MAN( there's a difference bc some boys have beards.. #catchIt) with a beard is where it's at. 

I later learned this year, that once you've kissed a man with a beard, you can no longer kiss a man without one!! HA 

So yes, this woman( and a few of my closest sisterFriends) definitely agree that each of you should, "Let it Grow".. But listen, we need for you to groom them, keep it trimmed, washed and cleaned. I was told its a lot of work.. Well sir, we're here to assist, just ask!! 

Here's to the month of Novemver and all of the eye candy!! We're here for it!! 

Signed, 

I support No Shave November!! 👨🏾