Calee is being so grumpy so I thought cranking Love Me by Lil Wayne and Drake would help the situation and it did while I changed her diaper but then she took a good look at Lil Wayne's teeth on my iPhone screen and mid dance said "ewwwwww!" My thoughts exactly Calee.
So I start singing the lyrics.....I'm on that good kush & alcohol. I've got some damn bitches I can call. ���� and then I see there is some real dancing happening ....both of us. It's one of those rump shaker songs.
The song ends and I ask Calee "Why does Lil Wayne & Drake have to sound so good? All they sing about is calling bishes up and using them. Why can't they sing about calling a bish up for a nice date and asking her to marry them over a nice romantic dinner because she's THE ONE? They are such sexist misogynist pigs!" Then I look at her and ask, "Why am I talking to you about this? You aren't even 2 years old yet. We will have this conversation when you start liking boys. Well...unless you like girls and then we won't have to."
I go to the bathroom to throw the diaper away and scrub my hands. Calee follows me with her pink Disney Princess shopping cart and starts pulling things out of the bathroom drawers. I take things away and lead her out of the bathroom. "Thank you for shopping at BathroomMart. I hope you visit us again soon Ma'am."
Friday, February 22, 2013
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Confessions of a Mimi
The word grandmother makes me cringe, but so do any other terms that refer to it. When you become one, especially at my age, it's best to quickly pick the least offensive name and just go with it! Besides, Mimi is Mariah Carey's nickname. Although I am not a big fan of Mimi Carey, if that bitch diva can pull it off, so can I. After all, I sing but I'm not a total note whore. I guess that's why I never got a record deal.
I have one granddaughter...strike that! I mean I have a little girl that my youngest daughter gave birth to but she's been with me since she was a newborn. Most people that don't know us think she is my daughter. They say "Oh! She looks just like you!" "But you are too young to be a grandma!" They look at me crazy when I attempt to explain that I'm just a hot young granny raising her granddaughter but don't call me a GILF! My husband says I'm still a MILF.
Maybe I should stop saying that and just keep it real but the truth hurts way too much.
We were granted guardianship when Calee was just 6 weeks old. We didn't have 9 months to prepare for a baby. It was rushed and bittersweet. She is so precious to me but the circumstances were so incredibly sad and stressful. When a baby comes into this world, it should be celebrated. I looked at her tiny face and promised her I would do anything to keep her safe.
There have been many challenges to being a Mimi raising a now toddler. I think the worst is that I have Lupus and Fibromyalgia. I am in constant excruciating pain and I stay exhausted. The simple things like preparing a meal, doing laundry, giving Calee a bath or just taking a shower are almost impossible tasks. The truth is, I need someone to take care of me. It makes me sad and most days I feel worthless. However, when she sits in my lap, gives me a hug and smiles at me, it's the best feeling in the world! She is happy, loved and safe.
I have one granddaughter...strike that! I mean I have a little girl that my youngest daughter gave birth to but she's been with me since she was a newborn. Most people that don't know us think she is my daughter. They say "Oh! She looks just like you!" "But you are too young to be a grandma!" They look at me crazy when I attempt to explain that I'm just a hot young granny raising her granddaughter but don't call me a GILF! My husband says I'm still a MILF.
Maybe I should stop saying that and just keep it real but the truth hurts way too much.
We were granted guardianship when Calee was just 6 weeks old. We didn't have 9 months to prepare for a baby. It was rushed and bittersweet. She is so precious to me but the circumstances were so incredibly sad and stressful. When a baby comes into this world, it should be celebrated. I looked at her tiny face and promised her I would do anything to keep her safe.
There have been many challenges to being a Mimi raising a now toddler. I think the worst is that I have Lupus and Fibromyalgia. I am in constant excruciating pain and I stay exhausted. The simple things like preparing a meal, doing laundry, giving Calee a bath or just taking a shower are almost impossible tasks. The truth is, I need someone to take care of me. It makes me sad and most days I feel worthless. However, when she sits in my lap, gives me a hug and smiles at me, it's the best feeling in the world! She is happy, loved and safe.
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