Today’s “Operation Pop Up” Chronicles… I didn’t think I would have to go at all this year, but the PowerSchool report received yesterday said otherwise. Michai had a face of disgust when I walked in the class and after I told him I would be staying all day. When we made eye contact, I blew… Continue reading 05.21.2019
Category: Parenting Chronicles
05.14.2019
Today’s End Of The Year Parenting Chronicles… Michai logged on to his school account from my phone so I get a notification anytime he goes on Google docs. This came today. He has always been literal and also very honest about things he’s passionate about. Global Warming is one of those things and he somehow… Continue reading 05.14.2019
04.26.2019
Today’s Parent Chronicles… I bought this shirt YEARS ago when it was “cute” to reference him as such. But since he has now been working out for ~5 days, he’s feeling himself and decided to wear it; wrinkled and tight (particularly on his arms). When I mentioned how it fit his arms and how long… Continue reading 04.26.2019
04.16.2019
Today’s HBCU Chronicles… With the help of MY Chancellor, Dr. Harold Martin, we ventured over to the school in Greensboro. I am INCREDIBLY impressed. The organization of the tour, the student friendliness, the ambassador’s ability to articulate the pros and cons as an incoming freshman…the fact the ambassador had a microphone, all wowed us (it’s… Continue reading 04.16.2019
04.05.2019
Last Thursday’s Gym Chronicles (inspired by a fbf’s post and sharing for the purposes of cultural sensitivity)… We have lots of health incentives going on at one of my jobs and I tried a meditation class to help meet a goal. Ran into my mother’s neighbor and her boyfriend. *Backstory…My mother has been living in… Continue reading 04.05.2019
04.04.2019
Today’s Parent Chronicles… Me: You must plan to wear a jacket all day because that shirt is really wrinkledHim: 👀…*proceeds to change shirt to a smaller, less wrinkled shirt*Me: Let this be the last time you wear that too small shirtHim: I like the way it fitsMe: How does it fit?Him: Like how superhero costumes are… Continue reading 04.04.2019
03.21.2019
When I tell you it took the ENTIRE village to help Michai complete his history project. Thankful for the 24 hour WSSU library and the student workers who helped. He didn’t wait until the last minute…just about 59 minutes before the last minute. 🙄
03.09.2019
Today’s Parent Chronicles… Picked Michai up from Black Achievers Michai: We did this “First World Problems” exercise in class this week. I didn’t have a high school diploma but I ended up with more money than those with a college degreeMe: How? What did you do?Him: I don’t know. It may have been because I… Continue reading 03.09.2019