Thanksgiving is a time we think about what we are thankful for in our lives. It’s a time when each of us should be reflective of our blessings. There was a quote I saw today that states, “happiness isn’t about getting what you want all the time. It’s about loving what you have and being… Continue reading Blessings

Before we had Jackson, my husband and I would often talk about what it will be like to have a biracial child. We discussed the challenges we might face and how we want to handle those challenges. Now that we have a child, these challenges are becoming more of a reality and slightly daunting to… Continue reading Black, White, and Everything In Between

My son did the most hilarious thing yesterday that made me realize just how observant children are. We were back in my bedroom where I was changing clothes before going for a walk. I turned around to see Jackson with a tissue, squatting down, and pretending to wipe his bottom (he was fully clothed mind… Continue reading Set A Good Example

I’m not one to talk much about politics. In fact, I like to avoid the topic. But what happened last night is too much to ignore and avoid. As a woman with a biracial child and a husband who is both black and an immigrant…I am absolutely terrified. My family is a definition of what… Continue reading A Morning of Emotions

My child doesn’t have to be perfect. That needs to become my new mantra. Now that Jackson is walking and becoming more vocal, he’s starting to test me. Mr. Independent needs to be his new nickname because he’s all about doing things by himself. The other night we were out to dinner and he was… Continue reading There’s No Such Thing