Before I begin, I have to say a couple of things by way of disclaimer/explanation: First of all, as many of my followers likely know, I'm black and my husband's side of the family is white. I've been part of his family for 14 years at the time of this writing. I've spent the past… Continue reading Eight tips for surviving the Holidays with your racially insensitive family
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Haikus for parents of infants
Haikus for parents of infants Baby on the floor Lots of noise and rancid smell Baby in the tub Daddy wears a suit Formula starts to bubble Oh no! Time to change Mommy needs a nap Baby wants to play a game Over and over Put the baby down Baby wants to be picked up… Continue reading Haikus for parents of infants
Babies grow up
Babies grow up Perhaps it's because I've spent a lot of time processing my own mortality and reflecting upon (if not mourning) the loss of my youth that I don't feel a sense of sadness as I watch The Girl grow. I realize that the baby that slept next to me in a little plastic… Continue reading Babies grow up