This hit as I came across this post pictured above ”You can not raise children the way your parents raised you because they raised you for a world that no longer exists.” This day and age it’s so important for children to be very aware. As a early childhood educator I know how well children soak up everything. I also know that sometimes children are exposed to too much and we can’t help it due to their circumstances at home, all we can do is pray for them. I understand sometimes too you have children who are sheltered ”me” my father protected me and always kept me in a great atmosphere with family and friends. I was definitely his princess. Reality hit hard. Truth is not everyone is friendly and easy going. Right now family and friends moms/dads, caregivers we need to step up more than ever our children need us. Talk to them, talk all the time to them let them be so aware that they already know what’s coming… My son is 4yrs old and he surprises me with how aware he is. His teacher told me recently he was the classroom tattle tell. I asked yeah?! she said yes! he tells me when children are misbehaving. I told her he’s aware of it and he’s making sure your aware of it too! My daughter I was doing the same as my father did to me (sheltering her) but then it hit one day she came home so sad a child at school told her he was going to kill her. She believed it, I had a serious talk with her this day and it really opened my eyes as to what I was doing. Kids will say all types of things even negative things that will really hurt your feelings if you let it or make you believe their really going to do something when their not going to do anything at all. Talking to your children will help them cope with these negative remarks thrown at them. I had to open up my daughter to more and let her know not everyone is nice and kids do say hurtful things, but honestly it’s not you there’s something going on with that child. I can’t say it enough talk to your children. If your aware mom/dad caregiver that somethings is not right make sure you make it alright. Find out what’s going on with them if their feeling down and out maybe that’s all they need just a little talking to, to pick them right back up. If their feeling great, I’m sure you are too!!
Rest up mama !! Mama I need you? Mama look mama this,mama that… Balancing it all out can be overwhelming we tend to get sidetracked from this that and the other its only human. It’s just to many jobs at once, our plates are over filled. I just want to stress the importance of staying healthy keeping the right mindset and staying present. Mama you got this! You can do it all!! Rest up, rest up the importance of sleep is so real. I’ve been there, I know. If your not well rested your not fully there. Your listening but it’s coming in and going out like what ?! catching every other word feeling so lost (your exhausted, listen to your body mama). This right here can make a child, student or anyone at that matter feel very disconnected. Mom! your not listening?!? Teacher!? teacher!? You really have to know when to shut your body down. Your child, your student, your spouse, your friend really want all of you, not half of you. No worries mama the dishes, the laundry, will get done just not right now and that’s okay! Take yourself a nap! You need it! The importance of sleep goes hand in hand with staying healthy. Lack of sleep will wear you down. You body can easily pick up everything in the air when you are down… colds/flu… Take yourself a vitamin mama, vitamin c, women’s one a day etc..(there’s so many) I take B12 once I get home, it gives me that second boost I need for my second shift at home, cause let’s face it once you clock out at your workplace your job is not done yet. Stay at home moms I’ve been there too! you need your rest just as well. Your kids need you mama! Keeping the right mindset will also help you get things done, stay positive know you got this! With the right attitude the right mindset and the right amount of rest you can do it all!!! 
Wow!!! A year ago today, I can’t believe it!! It seems like yesterday. This moment right here y’all was beyond amazing! I just thought omgosh!? when will we get here!! It seemed like we were doing circles round and round. FINALLY a home, a home of our own. There’s nothing like it. I remember this day like it was yesterday it was one of the biggest secrets I’ve ever kept. We signed and closed and omgosh!? our emotions we’re at such a high no one knew. We couldn’t wait to share the great news with our family and friends, it was extremely exciting for us. The road here was bumpy for sure. We lived in different apartments, we lived with relatives, with our parents I’m telling you we had lots of help. It’s not at all easy to do on your own. We are so grateful for everyone’s help. I wanted to share this story because honestly, I want you all to know that this too is possible for you! Some of you may feel like it’s just your luck not being able to have one thing or another but honestly that’s the wrong mentality. Once you set your mind to it you can have it too! But, Babe it doesn’t just come to you, you have to work for it! Whether it’s a home, job, car I’m telling you it’s yours! pray for guidance, pray for reassurance, pray on it and keep working towards it, it will come!
We have all heard this a time or two or even been here as children. I love animals and really wanted a farm but settled for decorating my kitchen farm style because omgosh!?! The Responsibility, it’s work baby it’s a lot of work. My daughter kept asking for a dog and couldn’t wait until we got our home. With her birthday money this past year she brought a turtle and two months later I was given a dog. She got two pets in a season and boy were our hands full. Her job is to feed them both morning and afternoon. She is doing great and even uses the turtle tank light as her night light it’s a win-win! She cleans out the tank every 2-3 weeks with mom or dad’s assistance. We had to teach her the responsibility of having pets because it’s a lot and mom’s and dads we have enough work on our plates as is, our children can help out too! In the evenings she takes her dog for walks and brother helps too, all though sometimes I believe the dog is walking him. She cleans up after her dog and picks up his messes (bowel movements) and disposes of it. At first, she really was like mom!?! But now she knows it all comes together with owning a pet you have to do the work and the messy part too! Her having this daily routine is perfect and it creates a huge sense of accomplishment within itself! She’s becoming a wonderful mama!! #furmom. Parents if you get the dog, the turtle or the hamster any pet at all I strongly encourage you to let them help and let them do the work use this as a tool for responsibility because it is!
Hello! family and friends, it’s been a while, mom life has been on overload!! School is back in full effect and just getting our routines down. It’s been a little hectic, but it’s getting there (mom has some free time) yay!! I missed this (blogging). I just wanted to talk more about the NOW!! I know that life can be hard and at times you can feel stuck, don’t stay there let’s get moving… I know all too well about wanting more and more, you want to help this person or that person, you want to do more but you don’t have the funds. It can really weigh you down and I’m here to tell you don’t let it. No! not one bit, the best way you can help is simply being there at no cost at all just yourself! Yes, I said it! all you need is yourself! You want to help someone who is struggling through a hard time, be there that’s all. Give them your full undivided attention show them how much you care maybe they need that shoulder to cry on to let it all out, maybe they need that company when their feeling lonely. If it has anything to do with finances you can raise money baby!! my kids and I love bake sales. My daughter is definitely a future entrepreneur she checks out the weather and says it’s nice out, let’s do a lemonade stand mom. She’s amazing! also, we have this technology world and setting up a gofundme page for someone who needs help is beautiful! You set it up for that special someone and you will be surprised how much people who may not even know you on a personal level would be willing to extend a helping hand. I had a wonderful person set up a gofundme page for my family after a time of natural disaster, I was overwhelmed I couldn’t take it all in my tears was overflowing. She’s a true Gem! and I thanked her so much for her act of kindness. She knows who she is! you are amazing!! It’s through these small acts that we transform the world and before you know it everyone is lifting a hand together!
Mom life seems like it’s on a thousand these days, the days are flying!! Ahhh!! First thing I want to say is moms who have more than two children omgosh!! y’all are amazing, I mean Mother Teresa!? God bless y’all! Balancing each individual and the hub and everyone else (family and friend) is no joke. Last Monday, I went to work at the restaurant and took my little with me. I thought okay! this will be easy! I can have him in a booth and he can take his cars, and iPad he will be good. Yeah, my little kept me on my toes, he wanted to see everything he was so curious from the cook in the back to the freezer. Him in a booth!?? who am I kidding, this boy is a wiggle worm. So this mama had him help ”let’s go ”babe. He brought out chips and salsa to go to a customer. He handed the customers the receipt and told them thankyou! Come again! and when there were no customers he helped wipe off the tables and chairs. He’s on his way y’all, he’s getting it… Ps. He nearly cost me my whole tips he wanted tacos and juice and more tacos and more juice. At the end of my shift, I was just like okay! We made it!! On the weekends my girl loves to come with me. She separates the silverware, then rolls it up, this is her little getaway from brother. Giving dad the chance to have some quality time with brother and she gets mommy to herself well along with the customers! She gets paid with food for all her hard work and I can’t forget the chips, this girl goes to town with it! All you can eat chips! She definitely gets that from me! She helps and gets drinks ready and passes out the chips and salsa! Then she will help mom bust the table and wipe off and wash the cups! She’s amazing!!
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