SIBLING LOVE I could not resist but to write about my children and how their love is so bittersweet for one another. But, when its all said and done, my little ones will bend over backwards for each other. Literally. I have a two-year-old who is the epitome of terrible twos. My daughter is completely different than how my son was, when he was two and how he is now. I can say that my daughter has some type of dare devil in her blood. It often scares me at times how she just moves to the beat of her own drum. All I keep telling myself, is that this shall too pass. Well, what sticks out to me when I see them ready to pull each other’s hair out. I recall a recent time, when we were enjoying the weather outside and suddenly, Riley decides she is going to take off. All I see is WhitJ, running full speed to catch his little sister. He was determined to prevent he...
I feel like foundation has plentiful meaning and felt the need to share. I have been so busy these days, that I often forget to simply just sit and smell the roses. I have promised myself that I would lay down the foundation for my family. I see now how that seems meaningless to some but me I have huge dreams and hopes for my kids. I am laying that foundation all the way down. I couldn't help but to chuckle when my seven year old asked me what foundation meant. I knew he was referring to the make-up, only simply because Riley (four-year old) wanted to know if my concealor was foundation. However, I knew that it was necessary for him to know the meaning of the the foundation that I am talking about. It just happens to be "Martin Luther King Jr. Day" So, I felt it is so meaningful to exercise that term, as it is so appropriate in todays day, more than ever. Our history is so important and I strive to continue to lay that foundation for my children that will help t...