Say SeaWEED!!!!!!

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I call it SuperHero food. Seaweed, Broccoli, Peas, etc.  The Hulk eats it. It makes you "Hulk Smash"........Whatever!!! If it works...........

BARACK THE VOTE . BEST CANDIDATE!!!

Marley was in my belly when I first voted for Obama. This time we voted together. I am so proud that for the first 8 years of his life that it is not a dream for an African American man to be president. What a historical time it is for ALL of our children. 

SI SE PUEDE!!!!!

The Best Boy

Sometimes, things happen........ I have had many instances where I had no choice but to bring my little Marley to work or on gigs.  I cannot tell you the anxiety it brings me deciding whether or not to take a job because of childcare or the affordability of a babysitter. And then there are some times where I have no choice.  Two weeks ago, I had to choreograph a couple of scenes for my friends web series. I was a little panicked, because I didn't want to interrupt the shoot with noise and playing from my 3 year old. I packed snacks, toys and his trusty ipad equipped with headphones. I sat him in a quiet corner and prayed today would be a good day, and it was.   Marley actually brought a lot of light to the set, made everyone laugh and he was so good (for 8 hours!!!!!!!). He really amazes me sometimes. He seizes moments like you wouldn't believe. He talked to the actors, crew, and even learned how and when to say  "Action". If his behavior is giving me any indication on how he will be in the future..........I am a happy and proud mama.

A Power Ranger Halloween!

Marley celebrated his third Halloween. The first year we were all Parisian(with mustache, berets, and stripes). The second year we went out as a family of D.J's and MC.  Marley dressed up as DJ Lance Rock (carrying his cardboard boom box), Ahmed as Run from Run DMC and me Peppa from Salt&Peppa. This year Marley started a little early with costumes, a pre-Halloween if you will. I remember as a little girl dressing up into characters, stretching my artistic imagination and transforming myself into anything I wanted to be.......I guess I just never realized that little boys love to dress up too. Superheros ALL DAY LONG! Marley and his buddy Crimson traded costumes a couple of days before, getting into the spirit, they picked and carved a pumpkin. And then came the day!!!! Halloween parade at school and then....... Trick or Treat! Every kids dream. Free candy, take as much as you want. The mothers nightmare. All I am thinking is, where am I going to hide this and brake the news he cannot eat it all? So, I made a deal. Trick. I let him pick 7 candies, one for every day and to my surprise he went with it. He felt empowered!...he got to choose, we shook on it..........So It was a BIG deal. That went over well?!?!?  Treat!

Marley's pre Halloween as Wolverine and Marley's official Halloween as Red Power Ranger.

* Marley knocks at the door. "Hello, My name is Marley" opens and shoves bag in their face.

Cooking With Daddy

We are doing a great job tricking Marley to eat his greens......... We don't call it by its name. They are SUPER FOOD......for SUPER HEROS!!!!!! He will thank us later. Love you son. 

The Formal Best

Marley picked out his jacket, bowtie and suspenders for his VIP experience! He was so excited to dress up and attend a one night only concert that my dear friend Naydia Blakemore danced so lovely in, at the famous Shrine auditorium in Los Angeles. This was his second. Marley's first was the Michael Jackson Immortal Tour, he sat for two hours in awe. I am So proud to share these cultured moments with my little boy and Ahmed.

The Best Protection!!!!

I forgot Marley's lunch in my car when I dropped him off at school. So, I drove to the school and delivered it just on time. I was announced by twenty or so toddlers as I found a seat next to Marley at the table. He turns to this 5 year old girl..............
Marley: Meet my Mom, she is my best friend!
Girl: That's not your best friend! That's your mom!
Marley: Yes she is AND my mom is bigger than your mom! 
Lol ahhhhh I love my boy.