It's Been Awhile, But Baby...I'm Back!

Okay so, Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanzaa, Happy Hanukkah, & last but not least HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

2009 was definitely a tremendous treat, after all, I had the likes of you to share it with. And what a year it was! I'm excited to be with you yet once again. 2010 is going to be filled with many delights I'm sure. I have already discovered that 3D television is coming into our homes, that I can now start saving to go to space and that Mariah Carey LOVES champagne! I hope that your holiday was filled with joy and laughter. Here are some of my memories...



Mommy taught Taylor to make the perfect S'more. Mmmm,

The hanging of the key on the door for Santa to get in,

Awww. Taylor & Devyn, just happy to be together.

and finally...

Not just any gift, but, the unveiling of the Wii that they saved half of the money for. Mommy and Daddy paid for the other half. This moment was priceless because of the hard work they put into saving. To actually see it pay off was one of the best lessons in saving money that they have had. It actually worked!!

What was the highlight of your holiday?

Hugs, Kisses & Best Wishes,

Miss Know It All

It's Been Awhile, But Baby...I'm Back!

What A Wacky Week!

"Writing does not exclude the full life. It DEMANDS it." - Katherine Anne Porter

Its a good thing that our friend Katherine pointed out the demands of the writing life. If not, I might have ...i dunno, thought I was going CRAZY!! These are some of the things that happened in my life this week that will somehow add fuel to my writing fire.

1. I had a tooth removed and have been highly medicated every since,

2. Spent time in the classrooms of my eldest child. Ahhh, the joys of Middle School. Only to hear a student share that for Thanksgiving he was thankful that he knows who his father is. Another was thankful for Lil Wayne on all the rap songs that he likes.

3. I took another trip to the dentist for the kids check up, only for them to inform me that "bad patient" was written in my 6 year olds file. She ran around the office screaming, and foaming at the mouth during her last visit. Thank heavens we redeemed ourselves. She did fantastic!

4.Prepared for the big move...

5. And, threw in some reading for good measure.

I would through in the rest but I might scare you away!

What wacky things happened in your week?

Hugs, Kisses & Best Wishes,

Miss Know It All

What A Wacky Week!

May The Breast Man Win!

Fantastic news! I was reading an article at the chicagotribune.com, and discovered a wonderful article by Dawn Reiss about a man, Oz du Soleil that has started an organization that "collects slightly used bras for underprivileged, lower income, girls and women." How awesome is that!! This do-gooder collects bras through his blog, support1000.blogspot.com and according to Reiss' article the initial goal of collecting 1,000 bras was met back in April and has now collected over 3,000 bras! The things that we take for granted. I often donate clothes for children and adults but it never crossed my mind to include the ol' overtheshoulderboulderholders. Every woman/girl needs them. Bras are definitely sure to be on my list when the holiday clothes drives come around.

To find out more information on this great cause or to make a donation, please click here or you can mail donations to...

Oz du Soleil

Support 1000

P.O. Box 412406
Chicago, IL 60641

Let's show our love and support by stopping by his blog and leaving a comment of encouragement.

Please leave a comment below to tell me what you think about the efforts of Oz du Soleil

Miss Know It All

May The Breast Man Win!

Attention! Boobs Below - October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Did You REALLY think that I would flash my tata's on the Internet?


Well, at any rate I'm glad that you're here. For those of you that haven't been overwhelmed by the "pink brigade", I wanted to remind you that October is officially National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I know that there are a few of you self proclaimed breast experts out there so I'm going to ask that you humor me and challenge yourselves to learn something that you may not know about breast and how to love and care for them. Here are some fantastic things that you can do:

1. Give yourself a breast exam;



2. Schedule a mammogram with your doctor;



3. Have an in depth discussion with a friend or loved one about how they care for their breasts;



4. Donate to the organization of your choice for breast cancer research; (Here is mine!)



5. Buy Yoplait Yogurt, lick the pink lids and mail em in.

Breast Cancer is a topic that is very dear to me as I have been resisting cancer since I was 15 years old. I had my first lumpectomy when I was a sophomore in High School and my last bi- lateral lumpectomy in February of 2009. It has been a blessing that with the exception of God's grace, the consistent breast examinations, trips to the doctor, support from my family and friends and education that I have come this far in my journey. I encourage you to be active in your own health care as well as those you love.

Join me every Friday in the month of October as I explore all things breasts! It's sure to be a heavy TOPic!

Miss Know It All

Attention! Boobs Below - October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Back To School!

HAPPY SCHOOL YEAR!


I don't know about the rest of you mom's and dad's out there but this mommy knows for sure that today couldn't have come fast enough! The first day of school has surely come upon us. But for my household it wasn't just the first day of school but it was the first day of First Grade for Devyn and the first day of MIDDLE SCHOOL for Taylor. We were all excited to say the least. So, being the mommy that I am, I started the day off with camera in tow...as usual. WINK!

Here were some of the highlights of 2008-2009

Devyn being a big girl in kindergarten, loving being student of the month

Taylor blossomed in DC for her 5th grade end of year trip

(Taylor & Ms. Persons)

Taylor moving on to 6th grade

(Taylor, Grandma & Devyn)

FREE Chick-Fil-A meals if you dress up as cow. Needless to say, I was moooved.

As my life begins again with signed agendas, PTA/PTSA meetings and avoidance of boys at all

costs, I'm excited and proud of the school year to come. How was your first day of school?

Miss Know It All

Back To School!

HELP!!

My eldest daughter, Taylor is running for Secretary of her elementary's Student Council. Anyone that knows me knows that I am extremely proud and excited. We are in great need of great creative ideas and slogans for our campaign. Please add your suggestions to the comment section at the end of this blog. Thanks! I will keep you posted on her success.

HELP!!

Taylor Turns 10!

"Grown don't mean nothing to a mother. A child is a child. They get bigger, older, but grown? What's that suppose to mean? In my heart it don't mean a thing."
~Toni Morrison from Beloved

Happy Birhtday Lovie!!! Mommy loves you so very much and I thank you for being the inspiration & motivation for all of my days. You are a blessing in my life and you are one of the BEST big sisters that I have ever seen. I learn tons from you everyday. As you venture into the 5th grade, and begin your quest for the Principals List, remember that you were born from the heart of a lion and conceived by pure love. There is NOTHING in this world that you can't have with a little prayer a little courage a little confidence and pinch of faith!

Enjoy this moment...Hugs & Kisses,

Miss Know It All aka Mommy

Taylor Turns 10!

Super MOMMY to the Rescue!

Okay, so I have two beautiful little girls, Taylor (91/2) and Devyn (5). And I'm realizing that sometimes being a mom takes a little EXTRA strength - a Super strength that comes from a place deep within and you never know exists until you need it.

I'm all for scuffs and scars, a little blood and Band-Aids but the stress that I have endured since last Thursday amazes even me.

The first injury belongs to Taylor. It was a classic really, girl takes bath, drops soap, leans in to pick it up and then *wham* she slips on the film, hits her pretty mouth on the soap dish and chips her beautiful front tooth. Yikes!! But there was no blood or discoloration(thank heavens) only the fragmented smile on an known to be all too sweet girl. Pride crushed, she couldn't believe it, her smile ruined. Thoughts of looking like "that" at summer camp filled her mind. She cried and cried. I looked on broken hearted and understanding and PROMISED that I would have it fixed FIRST thing in the morning. I didn't know how that was going to happen as I don't keep the schedule of a dentist but, what I did know as a mother looking at her little girl battling with vanity is that I HAD to get it fixed FIRST thing in the morning as PROMISED. Why did I promise? Simple...I'm a mommy. Super MOMMY!

Sure enough, the morning came, the dentist was called and we were off to the dentist and fixed up like new before round table camp talk at lunch. Her smile still as pretty and none the wiser this will be her summer secret that she shares with her friends at her discretion. That was on Friday...Super Cape hung up, chest deflated, back to being Mommy.

OMG, by Tuesday (Summer Camp Roller Skate Day) of this week, exhausted from the everyday trials of my life my co-workers and I sat down for a quiet lunch to laugh a little and reflect on all of the deeds done and not done for the day thus far when...*ring*. It was the facility that Taylor and her Summer Camp buddies were Roller Skating for the afternoon. "I don't mean to alarm you but Taylor has fallen and she hurt her arm pretty bad." Okay, I said. " The AMBULANCE is on their way..." WHAT???AMBULANCE???" I tried to be cool...the nausea was starting to settle in, and my mind was starting to scramble. Damn! I have to call Daddy. I knew that this would be a job for Super Mommy & Supper Daddy!

I can not explain to you the rush that overcame my body when I saw my baby's S-shaped arm with exposed bone and blood stained. OMG!! This was all I could think to say. Taylor however, is a trooper, she didn't scream or put on any big show of tears...my baby was cool. She took that fall like a champ and all around her were impressed. After immediate x-rays, surgery and a beautiful blue cast (that we have begun signing with silver Sharpie) and a night spent at the hospital that was surprisingly wonderful, Taylor is recovering great! A little pain here and there but she is doing just fine.

Before Supper Daddy & I could even send the Super Capes in to be dry cleaned, another call was received. Devyn ( the 5 year old) had been hit in the face with a plastic bucket during "Splash Day" at camp and had received a small gash just a smidgen form her eye.

Emotionally and physically spent, Super Cape on peroxide, Band- Aids and Neosporin in hand It was "fixed" and then kissed and I amazed myself at what a little ice-cream can do.

Until next time...up, up and away!

Miss Know It All aka Supper Mommy

Super MOMMY to the Rescue!