Toy Story Rock & Roll, this is my Stay-At-Home life.

Deciding to be a stay-at-home Mom to bond with our newborn and homeschool our 6 year old is possibly the best decision I've made in my life.  I'm saying that now, right?!  Ask me again at the end of the year.

We turned in Duke's first month homeschool packet last Monday and I didn't even bother putting on makeup.  No makeup was just me testing out my SAHM theory.  More on that later.  Duke finished the whole packet which turned out to be TWO months worth of work so with that done and behind us, we really turned on the chill mode.  It was our first mellow week of the Summer so when Duke wanted to be in his Woody pajamas for 3 days straight, I let him.  He looked adorable.  And I was amused.        

Some days my life feels like the soundtrack to a Vietnam War movie.  I'm not saying that in a bad way but because those movies have kickass music.  I have Jimi Hendrix - All Along the Watchtower on.  And after that, I'll put on The Rolling Stones - Paint It Black.  Music is powerful and right now, that's how I power up.  I started working when I was 14, I'm 36 now.  I have never not worked so staying at home to enjoy my children is a major adjustment for me.

They are at a great age right now.  Omar is learning new things each day.  He is our last child - I live for every moment.  Duke started this thing when the baby gets up from a nap where he'll say "The wonderfullest, cutest Omar!!!" and we present the baby like Simba.  It's really cute.  I love watching them together.  I wish I got to enjoy times like that with my older two.  (But seeing them as teenagers is interesting in it's own right)

So for now, I'm grateful I can take advantage and enjoy this stay-at-home life.

/Ice Cube - It Was A Good Day.
  

Weekend Roundup

I've had an adventurous week... and tomorrow my girl Ariana from Houston will be in town till Friday so the fun continues!  We'll be hitting Disneyland, OC Fair and going on tours of the El Pato factory and Homeboy Industries (& having lunch at Homegirl Cafe).  I am so excited because she's the only girlfriend I have that hasn't flaked on me for the past 3 years.  We enjoy her company!

Ready for some exciting news?!  I'm planning a small UNconference in November with some kickass speakers - I can't wait to share the details but waiting till I secure the venue.    

Here's some sites I enjoyed this weekend: 
Desboobs of The Boobs fame launched her Mommy blog last week and it's fantastic - You'll love it Moms Of Badassery.

This is a great read - Questions My 5-Year-Old Sons Ask After Watching the Greatest Rap Videos of All Time

Adorable Spanish Alphabet Printable - FREE!

I use Passionfruit to run my ads, it's amazing and now there is a blog directory!

I don't listen to Murs but this is pretty awesome.  Loving the Hip Hop Community lately Rapper Murs Supports Gay Rights, Kisses A Man In "Animal Style" video

I'm sad I won't be attending BlogHer this year but I'll be doing this!












Nas & Amy Winehouse "Me & Mr. Jones"

Terry Urban Presents: Nas x Amy Winehouse - Mr. & Mr. Jones by Okayplayer on Mixcloud