Black Domestic Goddess

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My son is in kindergarten this year, and I am continually fascinated at how much he learns each day and how articulate he can be in expressing himself. Sometimes he makes me turn my head so fast at what he’s saying that I should be wearing a neck brace. This post may not be much, and may need polishing, but I wanted to get this out right NOW!

Now, I’m not one to get into politics and to rant and rave about which candidate is better and who’s not this and who is that. Although I am a bit right of center rather than left (as you can probably tell from my blog) to me, it’s all about the issues rather than the partisan politics.

My son’s school held a mock election the other day. Barack Obama won, 200-18 votes. I asked my young one why he voted for Barack Obama and he told me simply, “Because he has a cool name.” I thought that was the funniest thing I’d ever heard. (Maybe we should all vote like that and see what happens).

Saturday night, as he was undressing for bed, he suddenly said to me “Barack Obama has a brown face.” What? I said….and he repeated for me “Barack Obama has a brown face…..like mine.” I sat back in my chair, put my pen down and said to him, “That’s right, he does.” Inside I was thinking what an impact this presidential race has on the young children. My son now can truly believe that a man with a brown face like his can run for PRESIDENT! It does not matter about the politics, who’s right, or who’s wrong, it’s about the possibilities that Barack Obama presents to black children of America, and especially to my young black male.

Staggering, isn’t it?

Black Pearl Style from Twitter tagged me for the 6 Interesting Things Game. The idea is to tell/confess 6 things that people don’t know about you. Now, if you’ve read this blg, there’s not much you don’t know about me, lol. When I’m done, I’ve gotta tag six more folks.

Heeeeeeeeeeeeere we go!

1. I got Sirius Radio because I like to listen to Howard Stern. Yes, it’s true. And I’m NOT ashamed.
2. I have a ridiculous amount of 80s pop song lyrics catalogued inside my brain. I do very well on those 80s song lyric quizzes and can usually name an 80s pop song in 3 notes.
3. My oldest and my youngest child are exactly 3 years and 10 days apart.
4. I am allergic to peanut butter, peanut products – I can’t even eat regular M&Ms for some strange reason.
5. I love any and all gangster films such as the Godfather (I, II only, pls), Goodfellas, Casino, Bugsy, etc.
6. I love Frank Sinatra’s music.

Whooo! More than you needed to know, right?

Ok, now who to tag????

@BarbaraHoward
@L_Dawson
@themommykelly
@gottitravel
@sheabath1

No, it’s not Music Tuesdays, but I wanted to take the time to tell you to take the time. This is for all the parents out there.

Take the time to help your child put together a puzzle.

Take the time to show your child how to help you clean, whether it be rubbing the wall with a baby wipe (which actually can help remove crayon) or rinsing dishes in the sink. Yes, it will be messy, but they will be happy helping you. And it’s good training for later!

Take the time to read a book with your child. You’re not too busy and checking your email can wait. Even if the book is five pages long, you both will enjoy that time. I read the book “Biscuit Goes to School” with my children and although I felt that these careless children should have been more responsible with their dog and NOT allowed him to go to school, my children loved it.

Take the time to listen to them explain those wacky pictures that they draw. Those few stick and circles on a piece of paper really means something to them. Listen to them as they tell the story, I promise you, you’ll get a laugh!

Childhood is so fast. I can clearly remember when my first born was in my arms in the hospital and now he’s going to kindergarten and writing his name. Where did the time go, I wonder sometimes, but then I remember all the little times we spend together and I’m glad that I took the time.