The Misadventures of Motherhood

Friday, February 12, 2010

how can she know....? - popl!fe

exactly how dad feels - his thoughts - and then put it into words?? only sade.

shout out to all the strong, independent, grown women out there...

"your daddy knows - you're a flame...."

shout out to all those little girls missing daddy....

"your daddy love comes with a lifetime guarantee!"

to all daughters...no truer lyrics have been written.


happy valentine's day.




"babyfather" - sade

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Wordless Wednesday - Bam Bam

My baby boy's birthday is less than a week away. Here are a few shots of Bam Bam.






Monday, January 4, 2010

The Roddler


When you become a parent, your world changes. Your conversation changes. You begin to look at things differently and notice things you’ve never noticed before. For me, what I started to take notice of was the stroller. A stroller is to a parent what a car is to someone without kids. It is, at times, a status symbol. Someone driving a Ford Festiva gets little attention but if you put that same person in a drop top Bentley, people will break their necks to catch a glimpse of the driver.



It’s no different with a stroller. They come in many shapes, sizes, and colors. The umbrella stroller is equivalent to that little Festiva. No one notices you or your kid when you’re pushing one of those $30 throw around ‘vehicles’ unless, of course, your childe is acting an absolute fool in it. However, if you’re able to afford an $800 Bugaboo, you’ll be the envy of all the moms and dads. You would be considered a big kahuna. This is what I would vote the granddaddy of all strollers had I not stumbled upon the Roddler, the Hot Rod for toddlers.



Created by Joe Iacono in 2007, the Roddler is the world’s most expensive stroller made from high quality auto parts and lightweight 6061 billet aluminum chassis (whatever that means). Starting at $1,999, the Roddler comes in three different series each boasting strong craftsmanship and attention to detail. The Kustom Series start at $3,500 and as its name suggests, you tell the award winning design team exactly what you want. Famous clientele include Jerry Seinfeld, Nicole Ritchie, and Lebron James. James paid $7,500 for his custom made Roddler which included a DVD player, navigation system, full leather seating, and a two tone custom paint.



It may be quite some time before I can spend $2,000 on a stroller. It’s hard enough paying $200. In the meantime, I’ll just admire from afar.

Saturday, January 2, 2010

Happy New Year


Happy New Year my faithful followers! Hope you had a safe and festive celebration to welcome in the new decade. I had a quiet evening with friends and my immediate family at home. I don’t normally make resolutions for the New Year but instead elect to have a motto that motivates me. Usually the month of December, as chaotic as it may be, is spent reflecting on things that happened throughout the year, understanding mistakes that were made, and reassessing goals. I am then able to decipher if there’s something I’ve repeatedly done that needs to stop.

1997 was one of the best years of my life. It was the first time I decided to create a motto for the year instead of making resolutions. My motto that year was “Face your fears.” That year began with a break up. Although it was a really good relationship, I could feel that my boyfriend at the time, thought the grass was greener on the other side. Although I feared what life would be like apart, I knew it was the best thing to do. So on January 5, we broke up at Ruby Tuesday’s restaurant in Pentagon City Mall. I remembered the date because it was my uncle’s birthday.

That was the beginning of a personally historical year. Every time I was afraid to do something, I just reminded myself that this was the year to face my fears. I felt so liberated. So free. I was on top of the world and by year’s end, I truly felt like I could do anything.

My mottos have fallen by the wayside in recent years so I’ve decided to stretch my powers once again this year. This is my year for “Change”. Change is similar to facing fears but slightly different. When you face your fears, you do something you’re afraid to do. Change is doing things differently, which can also be scary depending on what you’re doing. This first decade of the new century has been uneventful with regards to accomplishments and that must CHANGE. I cannot continue to do the same things and expect different results. I am going through a mind, body, and spirit cleansing and welcoming CHANGE as uncomfortable as it may be.

I am so excited about the journey ahead of me and am asking God to give me the vision to see big things, the strength to tackle them, and the courage to achieve them. Happy New Year!!

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