A parent will protect their children and make them a priority. A parent will turn into a fierce warrior if their children are in danger. As a single parent I have double duty. I admit I have been a helicopter mom, and maybe I still am at times. There are things that I would … More The Helicopter Parent
Harrison and I had a chance to spend a lot of quality time together. This was something that we didn’t always have the pleasure of doing. When Sydney was diagnosed she required my undivided attention. She still requires my attention now but earlier it was different. I couldn’t leave her in a room by herself … More Mom, It’s Time You Get A Boyfriend
Disclaimer: Please keep in mind I can’t make this stuff up. These events happened in real time. Today, February 25, 2017 from 3:00-4:00 am.(insert music from 24) Don’t try this at home! “Mommy, I need help. I’m stuck. We need a shortcut. Where are the scissors? Can you fix my hair? Mommy, I am in … More Mommy, I’m Stuck!
If you have been following A Woman’s Work you know that Sydney doesn’t need much sleep. She is up everyday at 3:00 am. And no, she doesn’t go back to bed. Which means I am up every morning at 3:00 am. When she wakes up now. She comes to my room and usually asks … More Yes, That’s A Toaster In My Bathroom
Sydney walked into cheer practice with her theme song “I’m Coming Out” playing. She was ready. She did a great job following directions and participating. I think she really enjoys working with the girls. Her last practice is this Saturday. After cheer practice we went out to eat then went home. I promised her she … More Australia Here We Come
Lola Mae is my mommy. She would be mad if she knew I used Lola Mae on my blog. Today is my mommy’s birthday. Yes, I still call her mommy. She has taught me many things. But I learned more by watching her. Watching her handle situations and circumstances with grace. I saw her … More Lola Mae Butler
I love my black brothers. You can see I have my eye candy favorites here. But I am very open when it comes to dating men of other races. I love Shemar Moore, Idris Elba, and Morris Chestnut. I am not saying that the man of my dreams has to look like them. I … More Where Are The Black Men Hiding?
When I hear “This is a test of the emergency broadcast system, this is just a test.”, I cringe. Next ,I hear that annoying buzzing siren. But that annoying siren could save my life if there was in fact a real emergency. One day that buzzing siren alerted me to situations that I needed … More This Is Just A Test
I have always admired single mothers. Not knowing that I would one day be included in that group of strong and powerful women. Some single moms are very private about their lives and that is perfectly fine. Then you have mothers like me that choose to share my story with others. Not for pity, … More Confessions of A Single Mom
There’s a song by Fred Hammond called We’re Blessed. If you have never heard it you should listen to it on YouTube. It will truly bless your soul. My favorite lyrics are “Late in the midnight hour, God’s gonna turn it around. He’s going to work in your favor.” You can’t help but sing … More Don’t Lose Hope
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