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Snow Pics

Hey my loves! Just wanted to share some pics of the twins strictly for your viewing pleasure! :) We got about 2inches of snow, but it was just enough to get some great pics! Have an awesome weekend friends. (Just click on the photo to see it in its entirety). Oh and if you have snow also, here's a yummy snow ice cream recipe.

I'm such a pig!



OK not in that sense. I didn't do anything vulgar to any one to be labeled a "pig", I didn't consume too much and "pig out" and I definitely didn't come into any money though my kids still believe I'm their personal "piggy bank".

But let me tell what I did do.

My four-year-old son, Krishon, came walking in my room holding a cup in one hand, stirring with the other.

I asked what he was doing and he said "I'm a scientist and this is my experiment". Well how cool is that? I LOVE science. I love discovering knew things and I certainly adore my child exploring his world and creating something in the process.

He explained  "the experiment" he was making is suppose to turn people into robots. Ok, that's cool...I think.

He asked me did I want to try it. "Ummmm...What's in it?" I asked. His face suddenly wore a devious grin.

"Just try it."

Now I know I've never mentioned this, but I'll tell you what, I am so in tune with my sense of smell. It can either make or break me. Seriously.

Everything I eat, anything I do (especially for the first time) I have to smell. It's my strongest sense and impacts my intuition dramatically.  If a fragrance I wore 5 years ago, crosses my path, my brain   instantly begins replaying moments from that time frame in my life.

On the flip side an odd scent can cause me to become nauseous and will have my head banging like I just got hit with a hammer. My face will instantly bawl up and there is no hiding the intensity of what I'm feeling. You catch my drift?

Well, I smelled "the experiment". It reeked of slightly spoiled milk, watered down tomatoes, and a hint of mint.

WTF?! (what's that flavor)

My mind screamed oh HECK NO!

I ask again "Shon baby, What's in it?"

Laughter erupted!

 Milk (from breakfast), water, chip crumbs (he found under the bed), toilet paper, a green Angry Bird fruit snack,  ketchup (from his corn-dog at lunch), a piece a moon pie (his brother didn't want), tooth paste and a wilting rose petal for good measure.

There is absolutely NO WAY I am trying that! NO WAY!
He begged and batted those big beautiful brown eyes. "Shon, No."

 "You don't like my experiment." Insert sweet sad puppy face here.  :(

Oh my gosh. Did I just crush his dreams? Did I just discourage him from science? Wait what if it worked and he really DID find a way that humans could turn into robots?! Do people even want to be robots??? Aw frick it! I'll take one for the team. I grabbed the glass a took a gulp.

My face balled up the mere second the concoction touched my tongue. 

It was disgusting.  Do you hear me, DIS-GUS-TING!!! If that weren't bad enough, I actually swallowed it.

Why? Not to make him happy, but because it was the QUICKEST WAY to get it out of my mouth! Running to the bathroom would have taken an extra 3 seconds longer. No frickin' way!


I looked up at Shon who was obviously tickled. Confused, I mustered "You gonna to try it?" Through snickers I made out the words "Ewwww...That's gross, Nooo!"  Wait what?!

If you're wondering,  it did not work. I did not turn into a robot, just a silly old "guinea pig".

The Call


Hello my dear friends,

 Bare with me through this post, as I literally just got off the phone with my eldest daughter. My daughter left home shortly after the holidays, to take up a pharmaceutical trade at Job Corps.  In the few months she's been away, she's quickly made a new friend, em em (clears throat), boyfriend.

 Every other word in our conversation was his name. Cupid hit at point blank range on this one, she's fallen faster than you can say WTH! For the record I don't want to come across too judgmental. I know you can't put a time frame on love, but damn. I just want her to be cautious with her heart and who she gives it to. Especially this quick.

 I guess what I'm trying to say is, she's already raised some red flags, by telling me her boyfriend has a temper and can blow a head gasket at the drop of a dime. He's gotten into arguments with others on campus, and if she tries to calm him down, he will snap at her as well.

 I. don't. like. that. one. bit.

  I voiced my concerns to her, but she assured me everything's ok and that she's had him talk to a career counselor, just to be on the safe side.

 As a mother, I still don't like it.

 Today as we were about to end our conversation, I jokingly said, just don't get pregnant. She started stuttering "aaaaaaah" I laughed because I knew she was messing around with me.

 She insisted she wasn't kidding. For entertainment purposes, I asked several questions...she answered them, stating it was indeed true and even inquired about my feelings.

 I entertained further, "Well, I'd certainly be concerned for your well being as far as finances, just starting a trade, and the fact that if you really are, well you've known him less than 90 days, I've got take-out in the fridge older than that."

 "Mooom!"

 We laughed and hung up with our usual I love you's and her asking me not to tell anyone yet, not even mama (my wife).

 Now, I'm left here wondering. Is she asking me not to tell because its untrue? Is she really expecting and just needs time to focus and figure things out?  I'm completely in awe and utterly confused.

 During our conversation, I inquired about her last menstrual. She spoke a Jan17th date. According to my mommy calculations that would give us an October baby, right around the 24th.
 My God. Just typing that gave me chills. I think I'm about to freak out!

 I love babies and I've always hoped for grandchildren...when the time is right, of course. Could this really be the time?
Of course as a mother, I would prefer her to be married, to be stable, to be in a secure relationship. But in reality, I was a teen mom (16, 10th grade, and still at home with my parents).

 My daughter is nearly 20.  She has graduated from high school, and is making decision to better her life. She can continue her trade and will actually graduate from her courses in July. Considering that this does not cause many setbacks.

If she truly is expecting a little one, regardless of how unideal the situation, I will be here to support her, after all that's what mommy's do. Something she will possibly, be about to discover first hand.

 Well my loves, I need to have a glass of wine and be left alone with my thoughts, but I assure you this subject is not over. I will keep you posted as to the outcome in the coming weeks.

Oh my Gosh, I might be a grandma... I can't wrap my head around it yet....

                     Do you believe she's expecting or just playing a cruel joke?
                                                              
I want to hear your thoughts! Let me know in the comments or continue the discussion on my Instagram page. I'd love to hear from you!
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