ok, so every once in a while, something sets me off and i dust off my soap box and let my voice be heard.  recently a ‘parents magazine’ set up shop right here in my hometown and started sending complimentary subscriptions to whomever fell on their demographic list, myself being included.  after receiving the first issue, i knew it would be nothing to waste my precious time or money on since it offered absolutely no differentiators that would set it self apart from other more well-established national magazines.  but what DID catch my eye was the fact that after receiving my third complimentary issue, i realized that this magazine was almost COMPLETELY DEVOID OF ANY SIGNS OF DIVERSITY.  not even a murmur.  just page after page of blond-haired white models.  now don’t get me wrong, i have no problem with white people, or models – or blond hair! – what i do have a problem with is the MAGAZINE and its publisher who actually thinks this is acceptable in this day and age.  so out came my soapbox, and with it i fired off the below email to the publisher: read more

i have two wonderful and gorgeous boys - i know i am a little biased because i am their mama, but if i can’t be, then who can, right?! anyways, jalen is 3yrs old and dylan is one, so basically its been just over one year since i had to switch from ‘man-to-man’ defense to zone in my child rearing tactics. now besides being a modern mama, i also pride myself in being a sporty mama as well, although not to be confused with the little league mama who can be seen (and unfortunately heard) screamming tirelessly at her kids from the sidelines of any sporting event they are participating in. anyways, now that jalen is in full verbal-mode (just like his mama) and even occasionally is known to drop the f-bomb at the most opportune moments (just like his mama!) - i have compiled a running list of funny things that jalen says, called JALENISMS. if you have a funny incident or story to share involving one of your “priceless accessories”, please do!

My Fav JALENISM: One day when I picked Jalen up from daycare, he was running on the playground with this bright red PURSE on his shoulder, tucked tightly under his arm. It was BRIGHT red satin, with red feathers and red, jeweled/beaded handles - I guess it is a popular item at the daycare with both boys and girls because of how eye-catching it is, and each day the kids ‘fight’ over who gets to have it that day… Anyways, when I saw him I said, - Jalen, you KNOW you shouldn’t be carrying that purse!!! - and he replied - WHY? Because it doesn’t match my outfit?!