Ladies and gentleman : Our rising 8th grader. Swipe to see the first day of 7th of grade vs the last. And yes it’s 91 degrees outside and the boy had on a sweatshirt 🤦🏾‍♀️ https://instagr.am/p/CdwFE_Bu9jp/

#tbt to Pookah’s very first Disney trip. We are officially headed back this summer with some younger cousins and we can’t wait for their first time!! What is on your must do list for disney first timers?? Of course im making a list…. https://instagr.am/p/Cdd0ZE2uitF/

Y’all. Motherhood never stops surprising me. I’ve spent the last almost 13 years now protecting this one. Doing everything in my power to see him grow and learn and to flourish. But listen when he told me that HE not his Dad was fixing my breakfast, it took everything in me not to bawl. When I tired to help a little and he told me to sit down somewhere , I may or may not have wiped away a tear🥺 It’s times like these that I see that I am doing a good job despite my worries. Just look at the young man who made me a mom 🥹🥹🥹 Happy Mother’s Day!! https://instagr.am/p/CdTTeSdO7v1/

30/30: me at the end. Well 6 months and a few mishaps later , my uterus finally got evicted. Trying my hardest to get evicted from this hospital today but everything moves at it’s own pace. It’s going to be real hard to just sit and heal for 6 weeks. Anyway! Thanks to everyone who participated in #everydayphotoaday this month! We’ll be back in august! https://instagr.am/p/Cc-cgjIuxjN/

27/30: I can’t live without ( in order ) Coffee( good coffee) Books (good books) And breakfast ( anything ) What do you need everyday? #booksandcoffee #eyecandyphotoaday https://instagr.am/p/Cc2r0stu1rT/

This photo wouldn’t have happened if we weren’t all vaccinated for COVID. ⠀ As a family, we love to travel. We love to go places, we love to eat out. But for two years, I was THAT parent who basically lived with the fear that one of us would get severely ill from COVID. If I’m really honest, I worried that I would get it and pass it on to Pookah, who has asthma. ⠀ For over a year, we didn’t go anywhere. I didn’t see my elderly mother for a year. I didn’t get to meet my brand new niece and nephew. ⠀ We masked up every time we left the house. Basically, we put our lives on hold. ⠀ Enter the COVID vaccines.When the vaccines were approved for adults, we got it. As soon as Pookah was able to get it, he got vaccinated. ⠀ Why? Because we wanted to be safe. We wanted to be able to go back to doing things we loved. ⠀ So far this year, there have been over 5 million COVID cases among children under 18 in the U.S. ⠀ The Omicron variant caught up with our house and Pookah tested positive. I cried. OMG, I cried. ⠀ But because he was vaccinated, he was protected against the worst effects of COVID. I believe that because my husband and I were not only vaccinated but BOOSTED, we avoided getting COVID ourselves. ⠀ Vaccines basically saved our lives. Vaccines mean we have started feeling more comfortable going out. Vaccines mean that I feel better about Pookah going to school and hanging out with friends. Vaccines mean that we feel more comfortable getting back to a sense of normalcy by going on vacation, eating out, and getting back to the places we love. ⠀ CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics both recommend all children 5 and older get a COVID vaccine as soon as possible. And they recommend that every one 12+ who is vaccinated get a booster shot. ⠀ COVID vaccines are the most closely monitored vaccines in U.S. history and are being monitored just as closely in children. ⠀ Pookah gets his booster shot next month and we can’t wait. ⠀ Remember, talk to your doctor. PLEASE talk to your child’s pediatrician about any questions you may have about COVID vaccines. Go to vaccines.gov to find a vaccine near you or visit CDC.gov to learn more. ⠀ #WeCanDoThis #ad https://instagr.am/p/Cckmi74Oo-Y/

18/39: I’ve been taking some variation of this same photo for about 13 years now . It’s my favorite Eyecandy #everydayphotoaday #eyecandy #fathersandsons #blackfathers #blackfatherhood https://instagr.am/p/CciA7PNu-ni/

16/30: I wore my new @lululemon leggings and tank to workout this morning. They are truly the softest workout clothes I’ve ever worn and they didn’t roll down while working out. I mean …they might be worth the hype 😂 #everydayphotoaday #ootd https://instagr.am/p/Ccac2duOeu5/

13/30 : natural : I went back to my natural hair color today. 😂 as I approach the 16th anniversary of my 30 th birthday tomorrow, I felt the need to let it go😂 My Locs are getting so long 😍 thanks @thestarterlocqueen 😘 #naturalhairstyles #locstyles #everydayphotoaday https://instagr.am/p/CcTl-2sOv8H/

AD: Are you like me and struggle with helping your kids with homework these days? ⠀ Confession: Pookah showed me his math homework and I literally cringed. ⠀ Middle school geometry was not my thing then and definitely is not my thing now! LOL ⠀ Luckily we have @mathnasium . ⠀ Mathnasium is a great place right in our neighborhood that is a great place for kids to learn math and have fun. ⠀ The Mathnasium method teaches math in a way that makes sense to kids. Each child is individually assessed so that they can have a customized learning plan to give them exactly what they need. ⠀ Thank goodness because this level of math is not my wheelhouse. ⠀ I love how the instructors set aside time to provide homework help if needed. ⠀ They help kids understand the assignment so that they can go home and complete it as needed. ⠀ Remember kids can learn in the center or at home, whichever way works best for you and it's year-round! ( in case you are already thinking about the summer like me). ⠀ If you want to learn more head to https://lnk2.io/wNdhQhR to learn more! Or simply click on the link in my profile! #mathnasium https://instagr.am/p/CcN6-ZrOnfV/

10/30: what I’m reading on this road trip home.. I tried to read this book like last year I think? Couldn’t get past the. 3rd chapter. Do you ever go back to books you couldn’t finish? #everydayphotoaday #bookstagram #whatimreadingnow https://instagr.am/p/CcLwy5ruE3X/

8/30: the view from here. City Walk is a vibe at night #universalorlando #citywalkorlando #everydayphotoaday https://instagr.am/p/CcHBaKZuCKW/

6/30: my not so guilty pleasure: hugging and smooching on him. Also. We are officially the same height. In shoes … he may be a 1/2 inch taller than me😩 #everydayphotoaday #tweenlife https://instagr.am/p/CcDPPz7O8FS/

4/30: Monday morning. Does anyone else feel like they spend way too much time in the kitchen? ….cleaning up and putting up dishes and loading dishes and unloading dishes…. Monday’s are hard because I try to stay out of the kitchen on the weekends unless it’s time to eat 😬😂. Small price to pay right? 😂 #everydayphotoaday https://instagr.am/p/Cb7fjzKu2zK/

3/30: Sunday: the amount of trash talking I can hear from my window is hilarious . Just another spring Sunday. I’m doing all the laundry and planning for the week. What are you guys up to? #everydayphotoaday https://instagr.am/p/Cb5pOaIO7rB/

2/30: weekending. These are my plans for today: 1. Make Pookah pancakes 2. Enjoy a second cup of coffee 3. Join @glamnellie for her 1000th ride on the @onepeloton 4. Lay my ass down in the bed and finish this book and start another 5. Wait to see what CDub cooks for dinner We are going out of town on Wednesday. I have to clean this house , pack up and ship boxes for @pouringoverbooksbox and pack all the things. But today… I’m going to take a day. What’s your weekend looking like? #everydayphotoaday #coffee #weekendvibes https://instagr.am/p/Cb2QrERuKea/

1/30: get in the photo! Hey everyone! 👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾 Welcome to the April photo a day Challenge! I can’t wis to see all of your photos ( and reels if you want) this month! Let me introduce myself with 4 things about me : 1. I’m a mom, wife , influencer, owner of @pouringoverbooksbox 2. I love a good book , a good cup of coffee and silence until I finish them 😂 3. I love bacon 🤷🏾‍♀️ #random Anyway! Welcome! Tell me about you! #everydayphotoaday https://instagr.am/p/Cbztf-jOOQg/