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This is What a 5-Year-Old Hero Looks Like

Feb 20 2019

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Unfiltered Black Boy Joy. Taken while he was part

Unfiltered Black Boy Joy.

Taken while he was participating in a virtual reptile class.

I want my kids to find what fuels them and let that drive them to achieve their dreams. No limits.

This is important to me. Even if it means allowing a snake to live under my roof for the foreseeable future.

Do you or your kids currently have passions? Do you help stoke them?

“Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you." -Oprah Winfrey

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I, too, am America. My great-grandfather (their g

I, too, am America.

My great-grandfather (their great-great grandfather) recited those words to me one day as he casually told me Langston Hughes was his mentor. That tidbit of information will forever stay with me and “Langston Hughes was a family friend” is a fact I will be passing down the family tree.

I bought the poem in book form and read it with my kids (please read it, it’s beautiful). I love it because it demonstrates a desire for equality through perseverance, while going against the idea that patriotism is limited by race.

Can we do better as a country? Yes. Do we have a ways to go? Absolutely.

But as I work to build a better future for my children and theirs, I will also appreciate the privilege and freedoms my ancestors fought to give me.

Happy 4th of July ✊🏾🇺🇸
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Day 186 365 Red, White and Blue

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For the first 7 or 8 years of her life I was sad e

For the first 7 or 8 years of her life I was sad every birthday because I thought her sweetness and joy would fade away with age. Last night Jayda asked me if I was sad she was turning 10 and I said no. Because now I’ve realized her kindness and special light is not going anywhere. It’s just who she is.

Wishing a happy birthday to the sweetest 10 year old I know!!

Day 184|365 A Smile

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Did you know children who get the right nutrition

Did you know children who get the right nutrition in the first 1000 days are more likely to be born with a healthy birth weight, have a lower rate of illnesses, and fewer behavioral problems in kindergarten? I hadn’t a clue, but Lee Lee is coming up on her 2nd birthday so she’s closing in on 1000 days and I’m reflecting on what I did right, and where I can do better.

I took my prenatal and ate pretty well during pregnancy. I was able to breastfeed her well past 6 months and that’s when we introduced her to table foods. Not long after her first birthday things went a little downhill.

According to first1000Days 70-80% of toddlers eat some type of dessert, sweet, or sugar-sweetened beverage at least once per day (Lee Lee included). Thankfully she also heavily enjoys her fruits and vegetables. But I’m becoming more mindful of the foods and drinks we’re offering (and hiding the sweets).

Follow first1000days for more helpful information for parents and babies to build a strong foundation so they get off on a good start! #First1000DaysPartner #First1000Days

It’s me! A few months ago I never would have con

It’s me! A few months ago I never would have considered this quick snap “instagram worthy” and would have tucked it away never to share. Now? I’ve realized there are more important things to consider in a photo beyond it fitting a color-coordinating feed.

The story for example. I’ve been teaching Jayda the significance of a satin bonnet for awhile now and tonight we introduced Lee Lee and her curls to the technique.

I never want to forget her squished face and big smile the first time she tried it on (and yes, she ripped it off right before bed).

As you capture pieces of your story however you can, no matter what camera you have on, share them. Because those little moments are instagram worthy too.

“Enjoy the little things. Cause one day you may look back and realize they were the big things”.

Day 183|365 #cherisheveryday365 #cherisheveryday365_July #hairbonnet #mommyanddaughters

I recently overheard my 9-year-old daughter having

I recently overheard my 9-year-old daughter having a video chat with her friend. Casually she said she was dyslexic. Moments later her friend mentioned her own anxiety. I smiled at how confident these girls were in owning who they are without shame or embarrassment.

Each of my kids has strengths and weaknesses… ALL of us do. This time at home together is challenging because we were thrust into it without much of a warning. But a positive side is it’s giving me a chance to learn more about each of them, their learning styles, and how they learn best.

I wrote a new blog post in partnership with Understood.org (which has been a favorite resource of mine while learning to navigate educating a child with a learning difference) and I’m sharing some of the ways we’re changing up our learning strategies and focusing on their strengths instead of their weaknesses.

Visit the link in my bio+ this photo to read more!

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“The man is rich whose pleasures are the cheapes

“The man is rich whose pleasures are the cheapest” -Henry David Thoreau.

Among my inexpensive pleasures are wildflower picking, meditating, exercising, and photography.

Taking photos doesn’t need to be an expensive thing. Just capture the moment as it is with whatever camera you have. You’ll be happy you did later.

I totally made my little sisters snap this photo with me today and I can already imagine the smile it’ll bring when it pops up in my memories years from now.

Capturing bits of our world is a passion my good friend lashawnwiltz and I have had for a long time. That’s why we created the #CherishEveryday365 photo project.

We wanted to re-introduce it to those of you who are new around here because it’s NEVER too late to join in, rejoin, double up, or do this however you’d like. We’ve created the prompts to help get you going (swipe right to see).

Here’s how to play!
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1. Save this post! ( save in your collections so you can refer back to the prompts easily!)
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2. Check this list every day and take a photo using the prompt as your inspiration!
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3. Share your photo on Instagram using the hashtag #cherisheveryday365 and/or #cherisheveryday365_july
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4. Go through the #cherisheveryday365_July hashtag to like and comment and find new friends in the community!
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5. Share this post in your stories so that you can find an accountability partner!
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6. Have fun!

Are you in?! 📷 We can’t wait to see all of your photos!!

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