Same, Same, but Different
Life before marriage and children looks vastly different but it doesn’t make it any less beautiful even on the most challenging of days.… Read More Same, Same, but Different
Category: Motherhood After Dark
Mama and Babe Brunch
***Special thanks to Melanney Beckles for the customized water bottles for the mamas, to the mama of Charlotte’s Bum Butter samples and my girl Khadija Tappin for snapping these photos**** Hello Lovelies! The Vision. In October, I decided to move forward with hosting my very first event for mamas and their babes. I’ve been to… Read More Mama and Babe Brunch
Two, Two & Under: The Beginning
Everyone has their own opinion about what having two children under two can look like. To some, it seems absurd and to others, it’s a great idea and either way, I say to each his own. For us, we always knew that we would want to have more than one child and not too far… Read More Two, Two & Under: The Beginning
The Ultimate Gift for New Parents
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
Preparation for Baby No.2
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
While The Hubster Was Away
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
Though She Be Little, She Is Fierce
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
Burnt Out Wife & Mama
It’s been two weeks since I came to the realization that I was crashing and burning – FAST. I have been going through the motions, as I’m certain many of us do, as I navigate through life as a wife and mom. While this may work for some, it’s not the life I signed up… Read More Burnt Out Wife & Mama
Balance of the Big Three: Marriage, Motherhood & Work
Happy Tuesday One and All, I’m back with another Tuesday tale. Surely, I thought that this post was going to be about how I had an epiphany and boom, I am now a successful SAHM (Stay At Home Mom) but this post is definitely not that! I’m still here and I’m still working BUT things… Read More Balance of the Big Three: Marriage, Motherhood & Work
I Cannot Wait to Pay for Daycare – Said No One Ever (I Think)
Hey Everyone! Let’s jump into today’s topic shall we? How often have you heard that kids are expensive to have and daycare even more so? I’m all about transparency here and let me tell you, these statements, amongst many others, are what I have heard time and time again. For some, this is a deterrent… Read More I Cannot Wait to Pay for Daycare – Said No One Ever (I Think)