a mother is never alone in her thoughts
Let me preface this post with a warning: if you are not breastfeeding or about to have a baby and considering breastfeeding, then this post really isn’t for you. It’s hard enough to talk about the nitty gritty details without wondering who exactly is going …
Little Klay was born on March 9, 2018 at 8 P.M. in a whirl of activity. He measured 20 ¼ inches and weighed 8lbs 4oz (a little bigger than Kaleb and Kniya, but smaller than Kam). Our names were still a bit up in the …
He’s coming! With every baby the denial period grows. I forget I’m pregnant all the time (less so now that he’s so active and cramped). I forget in just a few weeks I will get to meet our fourth kid. Even typing that out is …
With a black husband and three children that are mixed, black history is naturally important to our family year-round. Too often, the majority of black history is ignored for a white-washed version of the past. February gives us a chance to reevaluate how we incorporate …
Parenting is simple. As long as you don’t value privacy, like repeating yourself, plan on sharing all snacks, like repeating yourself and can keep a straight face no matter what happens. It’s is exhausting. It’s awesome, but exhausting. You get worn out in ways you …
Had a chance to take out just Kniya yesterday to the grocery store without the boys. I grabbed a coffee and a kid’s hot chocolate from our local Mocha Lounge before getting to the store. While walking through the aisles, Kniya had lots to ponder: …
I crave chocolate. I’ve always loved no bake cookies. It occurred to me that adding a few key ingredients would still make a great cookie, while adding protein and healthy fats to act more like a snack. They are more filling and less sugary than …
At my most recent checkup, it really surprised me to hear the nurse say 35 weeks. I’ve been thinking I have two more months in my head, when really I have about 5 weeks. Since my first three had to be induced, I am skeptical …
Had an opportunity to take my middle child out for a “date” last month. He struggles not to want to do everything his older sister does and Knick was taking her to a girl’s basketball game. It took him most of the trip to get …
One month ago we found out gender for this fourth baby – a boy! I have to say, I was hoping for a girl because I keep seeing so many newborn girl things I desperately want an excuse to buy. However, luckily for my husband …