Fabulous Financials

No longer a child, not quite an adult…

This is your FIRST birthday that we’ve been apart, so trust me when I say, it’s killing me softly because I love you and miss you sooooo much. But I hope you have a FABULOUS birthday with your grandma, aunts and cousins. I know you’re surrounded by love and I’m sure they will make this milestone more special for you than I could ever dream. I just wish I was there.

But guess what? I’m going to hit the highway in the wee hours of the morning and I’ll be there before you wake up. I promise! I have the whole weekend planned and we’re going to have the best time…EVER. Oh yea, and I have a surprise for you too. No, it does NOT involve you getting a nose ring! LOL! But it’s a surprise that I know you’ll love.

See you soon. *hugs and kisses*

Happy “Sweet 16″ Baby

Mommy loves you!

This morning, I asked FF readers: What is one thing you love about being a mom?

My answer: watching my BabyGirl grow from a pudgy, little slobber magnet into a beautiful, intelligent young woman right before my very eyes.

With only one child, I consider myself lucky because I need a new cape already! LOL You see, I’ve been a mom for almost 16 years and let me tell you something - it does NOT get easier as they age. This is my third year blogging on Mother’s Day, and last year, BabyGirl helped me realize that Mother’s Day will never be the same. So in honor of my 16th year performing the hardest job on earth, I’ve decided to reflect on the past, present, and future. Read more »

Happy Mother’s Day to all of you Moms, soon-to-be Moms, step-Moms, and Mr. Moms! My wish is that each and every one of you have a Happy Mother’s Day surrounded by love and laughter from the little (or not so little) ones that were created in the likeness of YOU!

Special Mother’s Day link love:

Aly Cat @ Written With Love

BK Diva @ Weight Down Money Up

Chele @ Discoveries

Dimples @ Dimples Divine Domain

J @ Inside the Gates

Mir @ Woulda Coulda Shoulda

MMND @ Millionaire Mommy Next Door

Moneymonk @ Money Living

Newy @ Day in the Life of MzNewAgenda

Rachel @ Single Mom Seeking

Serenity @ Serenity 3-0

Summer @ Summer Breeze

Tanyetta @ Days Like These

Please visit these moms to wish them a fabulous Mother’s Day. If I missed a mom who reads Fabulous Financials regularly, please blame my mind, not my heart.

Happy Mother’s Day 2008!!

Q&A for the occasion:

What is one thing you love about being a mom?  My answer is [here].

After reading my emails, I see many of you are wondering how my Valentine’s Day turned out. I wish I had some elaborate story to tell, but I don’t. Mr. Eye Candy did try to do a little something, but his plans were ruined by - not one, but - TWO personal emergencies.

He attempted to send me on a scavenger hunt, but after the 2nd hint, I realized that I had a flat tire (didn’t I just say I needed new tires the other day?) AND one of my friends was in a car accident. So my day was really crappy without me even trying. So no flowers for me - don’t like ‘em for V-day anyway - no candies, no fancy dinner. Just a really sweet guy who came to my rescue to change a tire and later accompanied me to the hospital to visit an injured friend. The rest of the evening was without fanfare.

But — I did get a beautiful card* from BabyGirl. This is what it said:

[front]

Mama

from you I learned that strong

doesn’t have to mean hard,

that truth isn’t the same as blunt.

Watching you,

I learned that giving

doesn’t mean you get taken

and love is more powerful

than passion…

[inside left]

Through your example,

I discovered that true queens

don’t need kings

but there’s not

a damn (yes, on a card. LOL -SM) thing wrong

with wanting them.

And because of you,

I believe in

making my dreams a reality

even as I wish

my reality was just a dream.

[inside right]

Your example has become my strength,

your wisdom, my inspiration,

your love, my life force.

Thank You,

Mama

Happy Valentine’s Day

Me lub being a mama!

[*written by the Hallmark 'MAHOGANY' line]

I guess.

I’m single, so forget all that lovey dovey stuff! Y’all couples make me sick! LOL I like being a rebel, so I want to use this day to find something to complain about. Ha!

Ok, let’s see what I can drum up:

• Mr. Eye Candy is back but he’s at an offsite meeting all day. We spoke on the phone last night and he didn’t insinuate any plans. I was going to mention it but changed my mind.

Now I’m single AND sad.

• If I told you that I only have $150 to last the next 3 weeks, but I have plans to attend a wine festival and I want tix to the MJB concert. Oh, groceries and gas are kinda important too.

Maybe I should admit that I’m single AND sad AND broke. *smh*

But this is supposed to be a happy day, so I’ll roll with it.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

I guess…