Motherhood: Is it a Life Sentence?
I Fell In Love With A Rasta Man! I met my husband in February 1982...
May 11, 2019
I’m a Mom…and Four Other Reasons I Need Therapy!
THERAPY... for reasons unbeknownst to me, there’s this stigma in the black community that the...
April 10, 2019
How Could I Let This Happen: My 2 Year old Said the ‘N’ Word!
You know, I was always the type of person that when I heard a child...
April 5, 2019
A Raisin Almost Got Me Locked Up!
Since I have become a mother, I have never felt so inadequate, so consistently unprepared...
March 21, 2019
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Not Just A Stepmom
In the beginning… I met my husband when our oldest daughter was 7 years old. Yes, I will refer to my oldest as “mine” and “ours” because although I didn’t... Read More
Getting Kids in the Kitchen
Some of my favorite memories with my children involve them helping me in our kitchen. The chopping, stirring, measuring, and mixing, just brings back the best memories for me. I... Read More
The Other Woman
It’s 2:00 am, I’m 7 months pregnant and I hear his phone go off. He slowly gets up, checks to see if I’m asleep and creeps carefully out of our... Read More
The Day I Became a Mom: My Natural Birth Story.
For most of us we become a mother the day we find out we are pregnant. Our thinking changes. Our routines change. We are mentally prioritizing this little being that... Read More
My Natural Childbirth With Twins: Because I’m Extra Like That!
My Natural Childbirth With Twins: Because I’m Extra Like That! The Day(s) I Became a Mom You’re probably going to think I’m crazy as I elected for a natural childbirth... Read More
No More Pretend Mommi
As a kid growing up, I use to love playing with my dolls and pretend I was the mom and they were my babies. I use to always take my... Read More
Eviction Day
Once my water broke things sped up fast. After changing all my clothes and my bedding, (because that was also in my birthing plan, no having Jess wet stuff laying... Read More
The Day I Became Your Mother: A Letter to my Daughter
The day I became your mother, my world changed instantly. I wasn’t ready to be a mother, but I am so grateful I put my faith in God and saw... Read More
My unforeseen best friend, Teresa
“Nobody can ever love you like I do. Not because they won’t try, not because you aren’t worthy but because I am your mother.” I remember hearing this growing up... Read More
I love my babies but I think I love saving money even more…
My son Luke will be 6 months soon and it gives me a great sense of mommi pride to know that we haven’t had to run to the store for... Read More
The Day I Gave Birth is Not the Day I Became a Mom
Many women would think of the day they gave birth as the day they became a mom. But, if you’ve read my blog “I Thought My Husband Was the Pullout... Read More
The day I became a mother- Adoption Story
We decided to adopt our son through the foster care system. I talk a whole lot about that here. For us, private adoption was never really on the table for... Read More
The day(s) I became a Mom…
It was surreal, indescribable, it was Magical!Seeing my baby for the first time rocked my world! I couldn't do anything but scream and cry, she was perfect! I couldn't believe she... Read More
The Day the Magic Began…
It was surreal, indescribable, it was Magical!Seeing my baby for the first time rocked my world! I couldn't do anything but scream and cry, she was perfect! I couldn't believe she... Read More
The Day I Became A Mom Changed Me
I was pregnant with my first child at twenty-three years old and two years into my first marriage. It was also nearing the time to start my masters degree program.... Read More
When Nothing Goes As Planned: The Day I Became A Mom
I am filled with so many different emotions whenever I reflect on the day that I became a mom. This eventful day consisted of highs, lows, excitement, fear, frustration, happiness... Read More
Ayesha Curry Saved My Marriage!
Clicking on it and skimming through the article I came across the part where she does say, “...Just making sure that we put each other first, even before the kids,... Read More
I’m a Mom…and Four Other Reasons I Need Therapy!
THERAPY... for reasons unbeknownst to me, there’s this stigma in the black community that the T word is negative. Think about all of the specialist that you see throughout... Read More
The Exploration & Learning Continues Indoors at Conner Prairie
We are always looking for fun places to visit with our boys. Not too far from home in Hamilton County is a wonderful outdoor museum called Conner Prairie. Known for... Read More
Four Places for Action-Packed Indoor Fun in Hamilton County
Is your family looking for something fun to do but the weather isn’t cooperating? If you answered yes like our family, you’ll love the four ways we found to have... Read More
Let Little Imaginations Run Wild At The Muncie Children’s Museum
Our recent adventures took us to the Muncie Children’s Museum in Downtown Muncie. This hidden gem provided a day of fun and imaginative play! Muncie Children’s Museum My youngest son and... Read More
NO TIME FOR THE GYM? 3 EXERCISE TIPS FOR BUSY MOMS
I don’t have time! I mean… I really don’t have time! So over the years, I have developed ways to sneak in a workout that is perfect for a busy... Read More
Your Last Minute Tax Guide
As much as we dread April 15th that day comes around every year like clockwork. The moment of truth is less than one week away. Have you procrastinated this year... Read More
Stop Telling Me How to Discipline My Kids!
Ugh! I don’t know what it is about people thinking it’s okay to give their opinions on how to discipline children that aren’t theirs. I mean seriously? Mind your own... Read More
The Best Gift In Life
Finally, the day we had been waiting for was finally here. I thought I would have a natural birth, but that didn’t happen. After 23 hours of labor, my doctor... Read More