Confessions of 3 year old`s mommy

I have been experiencing major mommy guilt these past few months! I decided to quilt my job in public safety to stay at home with my son because I have worked since he was in my belly lol, kind of a break I guess....did I mention on the 2nd shift! Anyway I thought this would be far less difficult but I guess I didn't get the memo on the energetic toddler who loves the word NO! I never had postpartum but lawd have mercy something hit me like a ton of bricks BOOM because he wants his way and I need my space/outlet in which I feel bad about me feeling this way. I love my son dearly and its just me 25/8 however he has his moments and I understand but wish he was newborn at times so I can at least use the powder room ALONE in peace! Well I hope I stop feeling this way or at least learn how to handle wanting my time and space. He recently started preschool last summer and can you believe I don't have dinner waiting when he comes home smh! I want to be the type of mom who cooks everything from scratch and do activities with him in house. We do everything together because without him my life would not be as fulfilled as it and for that I am grateful! I absolutely love being a mom and felt that I was born to do this job but now I just feel like I am not nurturing/soothing enough and/or slacking in some of my mommy duties. Well he didn't come with instructions so we are in this together the way God intended so I just need to find the balance that works best for me and celebrate as much as possible because in a few years he will playing college football at an HBCU in which he better call me everyday or every other day! I enjoy and cherish our mommy and me time but I need to kick it up a notch! I think that is why I have become a social media butterfly moreover its my mini mommy get away! Chase means the stars and moon to me with that infectious smile and silly spirit!


I was watching Tia and Tamera a few weeks ago and she had her own mommy guilt issues and pose the question does the guilt ever go away??

I Need To Catch Some Air

This past Saturday evening the little guy and I went to a birthday party at Catch Air, the Sandy Springs location! Its like Kangazoom and Monkey Joe's but it has a playground attached in addition to smaller centers like the swinging beach balls, that was a big hit with Chase! However mommies don't come up in there with yo fresh pedi because EVERYONE must wear socks in the play area! It is a very clean facility and the staff was friendly so if you are in the north Atlanta area this may be the spot for you. They have other locations in that area as well. If you have a party there you get to have pics of the bday star on the "Big Screen" and the party guest get to have a special dance on the dance floor with a popular character while the bubble machine is blowing........oh to be a kid again! We had a fantastic time at Catch Air btw this play space was new to me but I`m always looking for a fun place to take the kiddo. So come on an Catch some Air www.catchairparty.com

                                                          The famous swinging beach balls

                                                                         Chase just hop in!

                                                                         HUGE slide

                              See the dance floor and when they step on them the lights change colors

                                                              Far view of the party room




Where do you take your kiddos for jumping fun? Oh and remember those socks!!

Autism Speaks Walk

It doesn't matter if you had children this was a great cause to be apart of so I`m glad I could do my part. I joined my Mocha Mom sisters in our community service project to walk for Autism Speaks at Atlantic Station. It was a pretty nice crowd filled with support teams, they also had lots of information for Autism. Yall know I was late! Autism effects all races, creeds, and colors all over the world. It is made up of several complex brain development disorders. (www.autismspeaks.org) These disorders are characterized, in varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors. It can be diagnoses as early as 2-3yo moreover that's why this walk was so important because research and treatment are still needed. Even if you didn't walk they had activities and great interaction surrounding the cause including a DJ!

                                                                    One team supporting

                  My Mocha sister and I, never mind the burgundy shirt underneath I`m wearing!

                                     I simply told him that these kids are special just like you!

Take Me Out To The Ball Game

On Saturday my lil slugger and I went to the Atlanta Braves game at Turner field stadium, our first pro baseball game! His T-ball team gave him a ticket but mama really wanted to go home for day but did I mention he plays for the little Braves! I scored big time on my tix but we will get to that later. I had blast at the ball park moreover I can`t wait to go back even though there was a delay in the actual game. They have plenty of food and restaurants like Braves Brick Oven Pizzeria, Dug Out Diner, and Batter up the only place for the famous funnel cake *yall know I couldn't resist* inside for you to get your eat on......yeah I paid $8 for a hot dog too! Guess what though you can bring your own bag and spend money on souvenir for the little ones instead lol! Its filled with batting cages for you to swing batter swing in addition to the fanatic face paint stands, you know for you die hard fans! Gear shops, Hank Aron Room, and the 755 club also make up "The Ted"! It was a breeze getting to our seats way up in the SKY-line but in my opinion the best seats in the house. Its was a little windy and wet out there but all is fair in love baseball right?? I do not want to forget the Taco Mac FREE family fun zone for the kiddos, we would have totally missed this if the game had started on time in which we came in waaaaay on the other side! Anywho it was a cool experience because they have Xbox kiosk and a huge indoor slide and while in there enjoy the coke machine fountain with a 1000+ flavor combos but yall know that is not free! Plenty of space all around and ample restroom amenities. Fast forward, okay they have to take a additional hour to make the diamond pretty as if they are not gonna put those size 13 cleats all up and thru that dirt...geesh! The grounds crew put in WERK if I must say! Well we saw some of the game but since we came early, we left early! My 3yo enjoyed his self even though I did not think he was ready for a pro baseball game. Back to my tix score........I paid exactly $1 Mr. George Washington for it*hits split*! Every home game you and mama nem can get a tix for that price 2 1/2 hours before the game starts and move on up like the other George to SKY-line! They also have a kid club for ages 14 and younger which iclude bday tix, gear, and they get to run the bases! Its never a dull moment at the game unlike what I thought lol! Be sure to download the At the Ballpark app for the latest information on the Braves in addition to there website www.Turnerfield.com

                               This pic was super important because its Jakie Robinson number

 

 

 

                                                      Chase is just chillin in his seat

                                                                           #42

                                              See I told yall that ground crew put in Werk!

         Just waiting for the game to start......my camera life died so no pics of them playing

 

                                                                        Really guys??

What was your game day experince like, did the kids enjoy it?