Doing the holiday things

My son wanted to do the holiday things.

So I had to put my inner Grinch away and smiled for the photos

The night before Xmas

Twis the night before Xmas and....nothing. We’re doing nothing. 🎅🏽🚫

We don’t celebrate Christmas, but we do enjoy all the holiday activities.

Especially this year I wanted my son to have a few days of nothing but fancy lights and touring around town.

It tis the season. 🎉

When life imitates art

When life imitates art

....from our day at The Brooklyn Museum

Tween attitude solution

Seriously. My son pushed me to far with the tween attitude and sass today. I was about to get into the usual argument but....

I decided I had enough. Like seriously. Not another pointless argument with him. So I shut my mouth and unplugged the PS4. Yes. I DID.

Lately it's been a constant fight to get him away from the PS4, off his phone or the laptop to do ANYTHING. Today it was about getting the mail. He literally got mad. At me. Nah bruh.

So now he lost ALL his tech access until he improves his tween attitude. I figure it should take 5 to 7 years right?

#parenting #ParentingTweens

Crystal Cave tour for 12th birthday

To end my son’s 12th birthday celebration, we toured Crystal Cave in PA.

After we enjoyed some ice cream and panned for gemstones. He loved it all!

Sharing 12 years together

It’s my sons 12th birthday. We’ve shared 12 years together.

But everyday he’s more his own “man” and I’m honored to discover him.

Taking time to calm down

Our current mood..... I make sure to take time out to breathe, calm the heck down and refocus my energy.

Both my son and I NEED these moments so we can survive till tomorrow. Thank GOD we have a tomorrow.

The past few months have been hectic in so many ways. Each day brings a new change, worry or disaster. Living in a constant state of fear and worry isn’t a good feeling.

Dancing funny free and safe

My son dances in the street during one of our daily walks.

For him it was a moment he could be funny and carefree.

For me it was a moment of validation that I'm providing a safe environment and mindset, in a world that doesn't feel safe.

Daily walk and exercise

We played basketball, soccer and catch. Now we walk.

How did you exercise today?‬

Our best nine 2019

From my 2019bestnine you’ll see I was all about personal growth, family and for some weird reason dinosaurs in 2019. 🤷🏽‍♀️

I didn’t post much online but I did so much offline.

I went back and completed school, took my tech love seriously and deeped family connections. I live in each of my moments and became a better version of myself.