It's been nearly a year since my last SistaMom post. Mmmm, Feb 2018 to be exact. I must admit I haven't been as forthcoming with some...

"My handsome little tough man. Hey Zae, you should go check out the swings," I said powering on my laptop. "But, what are you about to...

I was at a Walmart on 95th in Chicago purchasing a six-pack of panties, a toothbrush, and a backpack. Standing at self-checkout, I...

This year, I resolve to be out of control! Growing up, I remember getting upset every time someone called me bossy. I didn't realize it...

I was pretty excited about Thanksgiving this year. Truthfully, I haven’t celebrated Thanksgiving since about 2012 with an old ex (feels...

I wanted to be deep, and make this blog symbolic to our 9th month and all, but I'll just flow :). First, if this is your first time...

"Girl, I'm listening to you, and it's just sad. I'm sorry about what you're going through. You're so strong - especially raising those...

Happy Okay, their responsiveness, and excitement made me a little uneasy. I've never known kids to be so excited about going back to...

Flabbergasted! The ingredients, elements, and remnants of a catastrophic meltdown. I’ve been trying not to lose my sh*t these four months...

Hawks vs Wizards "Why is everyone cheering for the Hawks? Is everyone here a Hawks fan," inquired Zae. "We live in Atlanta love. When a...

Week 7 - We wrote their parents. "I don't know what to say to them," Rae cried. Girl, just say you miss and love them. Tell them about...

Adult Conversation That's exactly what I feel like I've been missing. These days I only talk to and about Rae (11) and Zae (9). And, when...

I never truly gave too much thought into the type of parent I'd be until recently. I mean we have ideas, but you don't truly know how...

“I’ll fly away, oh gloryyy,  I’ll fly away” Were the words I sang while laying my beloved grand pops/friend and birthday twin to rest. He...

Aggressive 2017 hit like an agitated exposed nerve of a broken tooth! It was painful, relentless and determined to abruptly end the...