Lisa C Writes

I really wish that I knew more about this…but as time goes on, I’m beginning to learn…. Towards the end of last week I was beginning to become unwrapped from all of the pressure of having to be there for my children’s emotional issues about missing their Daddy. It was a lot to manage on top of me dealing with my own feelings of missing him and trying to find my groove. I’ve been a stay at home mom for 11 years now, and counting. There were times when I didn’t want to stay at home. I now realize it’s because I didn’t have the courage and confidence in myself as a stay at home Mom. Yes, I know….shocking right? It may look like I’ve always had it together and at times I did but there have definitely been seasons where I saw my worse. And in those times I didn’t have girlfriends to turn to and get help from, giving me their motherly and sisterly love. In fact, I didn’t want it because I didn’t trust another women to be there for me. I’ve had glimpses of trust and feeling what it was...

Yesterday, my oldest son and I had the pleasure of meeting up with some fellow Mom bloggers at the America I AM touring exhibition at the Civic Center here in Atlanta, Ga! I was honored that I was chosen as one of the Mom bloggers to visit this amazing exhibition which celebrates nearly 500 years of African American contributions to this country. It is a presentation of pivotal moments in courage, conviction and creativity that celebrate the undeniable imprint of African Americans across the nation and around the world. The exhibition is presented by broadcaster Tavis Smiley who says, “From the arrival of the first Africans in Jamestown, to the election of President Barack Obama, America I AM: explores and celebrates the trials and triumphs that illustrate the unique journey of African Americans. This exhibition serves as a powerful reminder of the diverse contributions that African Americans have made to the American mosaic while underscoring that each of us as human beings can ...

Chris Rock has a new documentary coming out titled, Good Hair. I think it’s a wonderful film that quickly get’s your attention and has you asking the question, what does having good hair mean to you? The answers to this question in the film vary so wildly it gives you an appreciation for how many different views we have on this topic. He was propelled to create the film after one of his little girls came running to his arms and asked him, “Daddy, why don’t I have good hair?” While watching this short clip I immediately was reassured of my decision to go natural and to never put a perm in any of my daughters hair. It was the best thing I could have ever done. Have you ever heard of the term, creamy crack? Well if you haven’t, that’s what many women refer to perm, especially when it’s time for a touch-up. Are you kidding me? Creamy Crack? Does that even sound healthy for you? Sadly I can understand why this name came about. When it’s time for a touch-up we get to acting crazy, especia...

Shout out to all the Mammas and Pappas getting ready to or have already sent their babies off to school!! Whether you chose to homeschool or send your little ones off to school the first day   week or two is always a nervous one. Just remember to take deep breaths, relax, release and everything will fall in to place. Doesn’t it always? Peace N Love ~

The Oak is called the king of trees, the Aspen quivers in the breeze, the Poplar grows up straight and tall, the Peach tree spreads along the wall, the Sycamore gives pleasant shade, the Willow droops in watery glade, the Fir tree useful timber gives, the Beech amid the forest lives. This poem is from one of our homeschooling books that we read together the other day. My kids love it when we read together, makes learning that much more fun! After we read the poem they wanted to learn more about the trees that were mentioned. This was a decision of, should I continue with the curriculum and stay on track with the days lesson or should I allow learning simply be what they wanted it to be? Well, I chose the latter with a little touch of Mommy on the end! The poem led us to do a whole new lesson, one that I created along the way. We got on the internet and did some research on each one of the trees and they all found their favorites and learned so much more about the different tress....

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