Hey folks! Well it's Inauguration Day and like most people, I'm terrified of what's to come. I mean, in no way am I a political wiz or understand much concerning it. But I do know the difference between right & wrong (most days anyway!) and how others should be treated. This week, I've taught my… Continue reading …being afraid
Tag: Parenting
…co-parenting
Hey folks, I debated going into this topic only because Ky's T.O.P (The Other Person) and I haven't always seen eye-to-eye and I really don't want to paint him in a negative light. So keep that in mind while I still go forth with this anyway, K? When I pictured myself having kids (like in… Continue reading …co-parenting
…setting goals
Hey folks! Happy New Year! I just wanted to share a few quick "revelations" I had at the end of 2016. It is NOT weak of me to ask for help: All my life I've been the type to just want to do things on my own and not bother asking others for help… Continue reading …setting goals
…having regrets
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
…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
…treasuring moments
Hey folks! I know I come on here and sulk about my life choices and vent about slashing the tires of the people who work my nerves (disclaimer: kidding) but really motherhood is not that bad. I enjoy the heck out of nap time and bedtime. Like that is E V E R Y T H… Continue reading …treasuring moments
…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
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