Hey folks, This time of year always leaves me in such mixed feelings. So this December, my dad would have been 55 years young. He transitioned from this world 7 years ago. So December (and June) have always been months where my depression peaks its little head ever so often and all I want to… Continue reading …having regrets
Tag: Parenthood
…saving my pockets
Hey Ashley what are you doing for Ky's birthday? What are you getting her for Christmas? Are you going to visit your family in NY? FL? Are you going to take Ky to Barbados? Guyana? Don't you think Ky needs this or that? Blah Blah Blah. Folks, I don't know how many times I need… Continue reading …saving my pockets
…dealing with postpartum
Hey folks! The inevitable topic. Postpartum. During my pregnancy, I read books...ok, glanced through books and posts. And I read a little about postpartum. All I could really remember is that sometimes it will happen and other times, not so much. So I came to the conclusion that it just wasn't something to worry about.… Continue reading …dealing with postpartum
…saying ‘no’ to holiday traveling
Hey folks! Happy Holidays! That great time of year where everyone travels to see loved ones and dread sitting next to the family with the baby/toddler screaming their heads off the entire ride there. Ahhh! Well here's my early gift to you wonderful people traveling: Ky and I are keeping our butts home in good ole… Continue reading …saying ‘no’ to holiday traveling
…accepting the village
Hey Folks! One of my big issues has always been accepting help. I know in "…relying on yourself", I went on and on about not relying on others because in all honesty, people just offer help just to be offering sometimes. And as a single mom, my sporadic situations my not be ideal for everyone's schedule -… Continue reading …accepting the village
…protecting your baby
Hey folks, So one of the big things I've kind of been passive aggressive about is Ky's daycare and their opinions about her hair. Now if you haven't noticed, we're black. Yea, crazy right?! But anyway, I wear my hair naturally -as in no chemicals, perms, etc.- and choose to leave Ky's hair alone. My… Continue reading …protecting your baby
….getting over insecurities
It's HOMECOMING YALL! Well...it WAS Homecoming! I'm always excited to rep my alma mater (all red everything...every day, all day, with championship rings on!). So I gathered up some courage to ask my friends to watch Ky for the weekend (a WHOLE WEEKEND "/). And thankfully, they accepted. I had my second child-free weekend since… Continue reading ….getting over insecurities
….putting baby in a corner
Hi Folks! Hey, Ashley...How do you get things done when Ky's around? Great question Ashley! I don't. Nothing. Gets. Done. E V E R. I have approximately 2 (maaaaybe 2 1/2) hours to get anything started knowing that it will more than likely never be finished. And those hours work only on the weekends. It's… Continue reading ….putting baby in a corner
…being proud
Hey Folks! It's October! Can you believe it?? I surely can't. Especially since October means something special for Ky and I. WE'RE MOVING! Thank the GOOD Lord above! Ha! We finally found somewhere we can deal with for a year, with two bedrooms! So do you know what that means for this single mama?! Peace.… Continue reading …being proud
…finding peace
Hey folks! One of my biggest focus, as of late, is finding peace. I believe it is SO important...especially being a single mom because those "peaceful" moments are few and far between. A few weeks ago, everything was starting to get to me: living in someone else's house, sharing a room with my daughter, messes,… Continue reading …finding peace
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