Mommy Diaries
Happy Birthday to the best big sister a little sister can ever ask for.
Growing up with an older sister was like having a 2nd mother, and I couldn’t thank you enough for all you’ve done and continue to do for me.
Thank you for ALWAYS being there when I needed you, for being so selfless, for always being an open ear when I need someone to talk to.
I am so thankful for having you as a big sister and an Aunty to Alani.
Happy Birthday Tricia
-Lovedemitra
The love Alani had for her pacifier was intense, really intense, I mean she couldn’t go throughout the day, sleep or be without this pacifier period. However, the breakup wasn’t so bad, it wasn’t bad at all matter of fact.
Let me give you a little history about this pacifier obsession. Alani has been using a pacifier since she was a newborn. The plan was to ween her off of the pacifier once she turned 18months, but I think we were just as obsessed with it as she was. If any of you have children who use or used a pacifier know that it serves for so many things; it’s a great soothing tool, melt down fixer, etc. I never realized how long i’ve gone with not dealing with the actual problem of melt downs, we’d just give her the pacifier and that’ll solve the problem most of the time. Now that the pacifier is gone, there’s a lot of problem solving going on over here, a lot of “Why are you upset”, “you don’t have to cry”,”it’s okay” , and digging deep deep deep down in my soul for more patience that I didn’t even know was hidden in me.
Any who we went cold turkey with the pacifier break up. [Read more…]
Happy Father’s Day to all of you amazing Father’s out there, especially Alani’s Dad.
We started this journey with no prior experience; learning as we go, kind of just winging it, and I have to say you’ve been doing such an amazing job.
Alani is so lucky to have you as a a dad, and the way her face lights up when you walk in a room, is the face any parent would love to on their child’s face. The amount of tight hugs and kisses she gives you daily at her own request is so beautiful. I have to say we really lucked up with you as a dad. I wouldn’t want to be on this parenting journey with anyone else.
I hope we can make this day an amazing and memorable one. for you
We Love You.
Also, a special Happy Father’s Day to my dad, you are the epitome of what a father really is. A great teacher, provider, and friend. Thank you!
Keep up the great work Daddies; our daughters and sons need you!
Happy Father’s Day, Again
Last week, my friends and I went to the Brooklyn Bridge Park.
We’ve all been friends for over 14 years now, and it’s so hard getting to see everyone often. Every now and again we plan outings to hang out with one another, and this time the babies were included.
It’s never enough time during our visits to just catch up on what all of us has been up to, what our plans are, and just life. I truly enjoy having these girls in my life, especially for so long. No matter the time, or space, whenever we see each other again we always just pick up right where we left off.
We decided to go the the Brooklyn Bridge Park, so that the babies can go on the Jane’s Carousel , then we can have a little picnic. Too bad the carousel were running their last ride (maybe next time).
We were able to take the kiddies to the park, and the babies are in love with the slides, as you can see in their facial expressions below. [Read more…]
This parenting thing here has no rule book, or blueprint. All we can do is do the best we can, and learn from trial and error. For me, making conscious decisions, surrounding my daughter with love, and spending time is the recipe for greatness, and I know Sekou would agree. I cannot count how many people have told me that Alani will never remember any of these things we have done with her thus far, but that is never going to stop us. Matter of fact they are right, but for us it’s never too early to start hanging out with our kid, and doing fun things as a family together.
We’re both big on spending time, especially since we both are full time workers, hence the reason why we love the weekends around here. The weekend is our time to just do whatever we want, and do all kinds of family activities.
When I was younger it was the same thing in my household. The weekends were spent at either mine, or my siblings soccer games, family functions, or any kind of kid friendly activities. There are places I don’t ever remember being, but I have pictures to look back at. However, I have this vivid memory of visiting The Floating Hospital as a kid. [Read more…]