This is our second time around with a newborn and there are two things that Keith and I agree we can never have enough of and they are diapers and wipes — specifically wipes. When someone asks me if there is something I need for anyone of my girls, contrary to what many may think,… Read More The Ultimate Gift for New Parents
On Saturday June 1st, 2019, I woke up around 3am with what felt like contractions. We planned to go to church but didn’t bother because of how I was feeling. By about 6:30am we decided to go to the hospital so I could find out if I was even dilated. When the nurses checked me… Read More Chelsea’s Birth Story
When we found out we were having another girl, one of my first thoughts would be that our second child was going to be a perfect addition to our family because I wouldn’t need to buy very much. I had held onto practically everything for Charlotte and so, it could be used again for Chelsea.… Read More Preparation for Baby No.2
When it came to brainstorming a concept for my maternity photoshoot session for Baby Reid No. 2 it felt like it was a forever long process. I searched high and low for inspiration and genuinely struggled with finding the perfect concept. Because the time was drawing near to my due date, I knew that I… Read More Maternity Photoshoot – Round Two
If you were to ask my parents about the kind of daughter I am, they would probably say that I am the one who always asked ‘why’, I’m the one who was extremely organized just as I was sociable and I was the one who enjoyed painting the town red. Simply put, I was the… Read More The Road Less Travelled
S U R P R I S E ! Guess whose going to be a big sister?! None other than our sweet girl, Charlotte. Let’s just jump right into things, after all, that’s what you’re here for right? I found out I was pregnant back in October after opting to take a Clear Blue Advance… Read More The Baby Reid Experience – AGAIN
For the first five days of this month, I had the pleasure of parenting alone temporarily because the Hubster had been away for the during of that time. That specific weekend, was a heavily emotional one that consisted of us both attending funerals for loved ones in two different places. Prior to this time, neither… Read More While The Hubster Was Away
We haven’t been on a date since my birthday last August 2018 and while that may seem like forever and a day to many, this is just our reality. I was so excited for this night that I went out and got a new dress, applied some make-up and well, my hair was already done… Read More I Adore You-Valentine’s Day Edition
First things first, Charlotte may look like daddy but she shares a fierce persona with her mama. Charlotte is only 18 months old, and yet, she has already shown to us from a few months old who she is likely to grow into and I am already a very proud mama. When I was in… Read More Though She Be Little, She Is Fierce
I have a deep love for hair – specifically, black women’s natural hair. This love started at a very early age and the obsession has yet to die down. I remember one year when I celebrated my 25th birthday with close friends, I looked around the table and every single woman there was a natural… Read More 18 Months in Charlotte’s Hair