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

Last night I was sitting on the floor in Jackson’s room reading stories. (He may have been climbing on the stool and not completely listening, but we were attempting to read stories!) As I was sitting there watching him and listening to his papa read our nightly Good Night Little Jackson book, I had this… Continue reading My Boy, My Heart

“At the end of the day, faith is a funny thing. It turns up when you don’t really expect it. It’s like one day you realize the fairy tale may be slightly different than you dreamed of. The castle, well, it may not be a castle. And it’s not so important that it’s happy ever… Continue reading Inspiration

What I’ve learned while training for a half marathon with a child… It’s much more difficult than I imagined. I would much rather be playing with my boy instead of running on the weekends for an hour or more! I still have the same thoughts as I’m running…”Who thinks running 6+ miles is fun?!!” Running… Continue reading Thoughts for the Day

I’m at the time in my life where I’m constantly questioning my profession. I’m wondering if I’m in this job for the long haul. I’ve only been back to work for a week and half and I’m already feeling burnt out. Teaching is not giving me the excitement and motivation that I use to feel.… Continue reading A Rèsumè of Happiness

Nothing is more frustrating to me than when someone thinks I’m not good enough or smart enough. It angers me when someone doubts my ability. I’m the type of person who takes pride in doing things for myself. I teach myself how to do things so I don’t have to ask for help. In fact,… Continue reading Superiority

Yesterday was the day I’ve been dreading since the first day of summer…the day I went back to work. I had such an amazing summer with Jackson. The best summer I could have imagined. I wish the days at the park, the time in the water, the cuddles, and play dates could go on forever.… Continue reading Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow

What I’ve learned this week: We got to spend a week with my mom, which made me realize just how amazing of a grandma she is! Jackson is a lucky little boy! She taught him many funny things…he says “ahhh” after every drink of milk/water and yells into any type of container to hear his… Continue reading The Past Week

As I’m sitting here writing thank you notes to those who attended Jackson’s party I have tears in my eyes. Tears of happiness and tears of gratefulness. I am overwhelmed with how lucky we are to have such great family and friends in our lives. Jackson is so lucky to have so many people who… Continue reading Gratitude