13 degrees

It was a very cold 13 degrees this morning. I did not want to bundle the kids up and leave the house....brrrhhhh!

ATL Housewives

I am not sure if a lot of you guys watched the Bravo series Atlanta Housewives but they were talking about them on the radio this morning. I only watched a few shows because I was so upset about how these women let money change who they really are. I am okay with anyone being rich, not jealous at all. What upsets me is when you look down on the people who are not in your social class. But anyway, they announced that DeShawn Snow did not have her contract renewed to appear on the next season. Why you ask. Because she did not bring enough "drama and dysfunction" to the show. What the heck! This is ridiculous that they would cancel the one sister who actually had a stable life, morals and values. Per the radio disc jockey's report they needed to continue with the "black" dramatic diva, gold-digger like vibe that was presented so fabulously (might I add) in the first season. So they did not want a well grounded sister in the mix taking away viewers.

Are we seriously that eager to see and praise dysfunctionality? That's why I hated that show! I have several wealthy friends and none of them act this way.

Big Brother Paul

I must say that Trey, in my opinion, is the best big brother ever! He absolutely loves his little brother and tries to help with so much. Althought he was only 13 months old when I got pregnant he seemed to understand fully that mommy had a baby in her baby. He kissed my belly everyday and said his brother's name throughout the pregnancy. When I was in labor my dad took him outside of the hospital room when it was time to push and when they came back in he was amazed to see his little brother. Everyone asked him "who is that Trey" and he quickly said "Preston." I have been so impressed with how well he has adjusted to the new addition, well except for the potty training. He definitely regressed when Preston came along but anyway.

It is so cute to watch him with Preston. He reads to him, sings to him and tries to teach him animal sounds. It is so special to watch. Of course Preston just stares at him and smiles. He reprimands Capri if he gets too close to Preston as well. I should really be video recording these moments because both of them will grow up so fast and I will wonder where my little babies went. I just thought I would jot that down since tonight he was extra special with Preston. He even spanked the dog for trying to cuddle with Preston. Capri just takes it like a big girl because she definitely didn't do anything wrong. He loves to tell her "no Capri be nice and gentle with Preston or I spank the bottom."

Ciga-weed

As I was driving home listening to the radio a few days ago I came upon a station talking about whether marijuana should be legalized. Now in some states marijuana is prescribed for medicinal purposes such as pain relief and mostly disorders of the eyes. There are also some anti-nausea medications with marijuana derivatives in them to help patients with mostly chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting....but anywho. Instead of people who would actually benefit in some way for a law to be passed to help those in need calling in to the show to give their two cents about the topic only the crazy folks called in. This one lady Joanne called in to say that she feels marijuana should be legalized because it will make the world a better place. She was very adamant about her position and opinion. She also went on to say that the crime rates would go down because people who are "high" commit less crimes because they are "relaxed and cool." I know I am thinking the same thing you are "WHAT?" This chick went on and on and on about the same foolishness. I wanted to call in and ask her did she see any of the Friday movies with Chris Tucker! After listening to her brief everyone about how important marijuana is for the soul the disc jockey asked her if she smoked. She said yes, of course. He asked how old she was and she told them that she was 43 years old and started smoking when she was only 12 years old. Now I hate to pass judgement on anyone but this is too much. What child is thinking about smoking weed at 12 years old!

Well as a recovered weed head I have to disagree with Joanne. I do not think that being "high" would keep crime rates down by any means. Although many drugs are found naturally in the earth it is us the people who choose to use them unwisely. I did more crazy stuff high than I did sober!

The solution

My solution to getting some sort of decent sleep is to leave the little munchin in the bed with me. This is my absolute pet peeve (kids sleeping with their parents) but in order to function during the day especially at work, I have to sleep. I always start the night with Preston in his own room and bed, unfortunately he wakes up as soon as he realizes he is alone. I attempt at least 2 or 3 times to rock him back to sleep and put him back in his bed but it never works. Daddy also tries and he still wakes up screaming. So last night I put him in the bed with me and we both fell asleep at 9pm and slept all night. Well Preston woke up searching for nipples a few times but I didn't have to move a muscle or turn on any lights so I feel revived today. I guess my new motto is "by all means neccessary!" Hopefully, I won't regret this down the road.

Sleepless nights

I am still asking myself if I slept at all last night. Trey and Preston both have a cold. Trey woke up at 11pm and daddy went in to soothe him for a few moments. Then he woke up again at 1am, well it was my turn next. I went in and laid down next to him because he wanted to go get into the bed with his daddy who was comforting Preston who couldn't sleep. Well I laid down for 45 minutes and when I opened my eyes he was directly in my face saying "hi mommy how are you?" Then he ask if he could have milk, mind you its 2am by now. So in order to get him to try to go back to sleep I walk downstairs and get him some milk. This worked for a while because he laid down with his milk and rested until 5am. Back up again smiling with a big "good morning where's daddy." Meanwhile, Preston was still in the bed with Paul and I because he has a runny nose and cough. On top of that we discovered he has a soy allergy and had to have his formula changed which is making him a little gasey. So he woke up to poot every hour.

Boy life is great.............................

Sister

This year has already proven to be an exciting one. So much has happened in the last 8 days that I am not at liberty to even talk about them but believe me God is good. On top of all that I am getting my first sister, well she will be my sister-in-law but she already feels like a sister. My little brother Lamar (not really little because he is 28) popped the question to his girlfriend at my house last night and of course she said "yes." The ring is absolutely beautiful and I am so thrilled for them. Unfortunately he left tonight to return to Kuwait where he has 5 more months to live. So nonetheless, congrats to them and keep him in your prayers as he returns safely to Kuwait as we sleep at peace in our homes.

Big ups little brother!