Parenting is not a competition

As a mom, one of most worries is am I doing this thing called Parenting right?

  Ladies and Gentleman parenting is not a competition. IF we would spend more time praying for and learning from one another it could make this job a bit more  bearable. I have noticed woman spend entirely to much time downing other woman and not enough time motivating and uplifting them.

Note to self!

If one of my children want to play a sport or join an activity that another child likes then my child WILL get the chance to participate in that activity. This is not a competition between my kid did this or my kid did that FIRST. 

We all should be 100 % focused on our children's well being and happiness and not focused on if you think another parent is "copying you". That is one of the most ridiculous and immature thing I have heard from another parent. EXAMPLE my daughter loves to play basketball (as so does other thousands of girls in this world) so if another child decides she loves basketball and her father or mother signs her up then why in the world would I think those parents copied me. People, we can do better than that for our children and besides what is that teaching them... oh Bob likes baseball and my dad doesn't like Bob's dad so I can't play. Jesus take the wheel. Extracurricular activities are great for children. I also feel that children who do well in school should know the parents are proud of them but we as "adults" we have to remember that some children struggle in school and also need to feel supported by those same parents. We should be able to come together and help each other in times of trials and troubles. This world has become so full of hate and bitterness but the only ones suffering from adult insecurities is our children. I also would like to address the entire population on who's kids have cavities or which kid is in dance or sports or any school club. Every child is unique and each has a different strength. Some children grow up to be perfectly happy successful adults who never participated in any school activity, sport, or club. I'm just saying. Opinions vary and mine is get over it, and be the best parent you can be to each individual child. No child is like another.

Our children need us and need us setting a good example. 

It's a daily struggle and we all hope we are doing it "right" What might be right to me may be wrong to you. Judging and criticizing is not going to change my "right" and make it your "right"

Woman lets lift each other up..

Just a Cruisin

                           Me and my Family set sail on our first cruise March 9, 2016!

VIEW FROM ATLANTIS

Sunset with my Husband

                        WE HAD THE BEST TIME EVER!!

Boat, Ocean, Unlimited FREE food and Ice cream (insert big smile here)= Happy Mom, Dad, and Kids!

Atlantis was our absolute favorite. We played the entire day at the Atlantis resort. The aquariums and water slides were just the greatest. The food was a plus also.

Rick, Kaylee, Madison Atlantis

Xander ATLANTIS 

Freeport was pretty fun, we went to a private beach called Junkanoo Beach and that´s where we spent the majority of the day. We shopped too=) whats a vacation without a little bit of shopping. 

We ported out of Charleston and that was an experience in itself especially with getting our luggage to the ship. Men just walk up to your car and you open the trunk and they grab your luggage and put it onto a cart and you´re just like alrighty then. Getting on the ship wasn't bad but it took about 2 hours. We cruised for 3 full days with our 2 day stops in Nassau and Freeport Bahamas. While Cruising we experienced the entire ship. Casino, Drinks, Karaoke, Game room, Comedy club (twice), Dancing, FOOD, Pictures, Games, and lots of laughs.

Dining Room eating Dinner

The kids met some new friends and went to the clubs provided for them by their ages. Xander had the best time in the waterworks on the top of the ship. Kaylee enjoyed the hot tubs most of the time and exploring the ship with her new friend. Madison had her self a ball with all the ice cream and all swimming her little heart could desire. Me and the Mr. well we had an amazing time just hanging out, talking, dancing, gambling, laughing, and watching the sunset from the back deck every evening. 

I can´t get over how BEAUTIFUL the ocean is in the Bahamas. 

It is an experience I will never forget and I'M very blessed to have got to spend it with my family.

YES we will be cruising every year (hopefully) from now on!