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Instagram post 2188189928385592555_1286769457 Speaking of gifts... anyone snag some of the Maskcara Black Friday Deals?
Better believe I give my loved ones QUALITY eyeshadow palettes, moisturizers and perfumes from a top notch brand and no longer buy those “holiday lotion bundles” from the front shelf at Walmart. 🤣
#knowbetterdobetter

Not knocking Wally World. Just sayin, if ya gonna drop $20+ on something, make it something I’ll actually use 🤷🏻‍♀️
Ehem, husband, darling, I’ll be dropping a list of eyeshadows I need in my personal palette. You already know the website 😘
Instagram post 2188186409079378455_1286769457 What’s something your kiddo asked for for their birthday at 7 years old?

Kent turned 7 today.
I snuggled in bed with him last night and was able to sing to him the moment he opened his eyes.
For some reason, turning 7 is a huge deal for him.
He had the best day. Went to the YMCA with papa. Had dinner at @chilis. Got a gift card for Vbucks and is now gaming with his papa before bedtime.

He doesn’t ask for much, just hugs and quality time. And vbucks for @fortnite 🤣

Happy birthday my little heart ❤️ #birthday #birthdayboy #happybirthday #myboys #kentvswayne #fortnite #vbucks #ymca #chilis #thelittlethings #lovehim
Instagram post 2186092161584499523_1286769457 Fine. I’ll do it. But you have to post or tag me in yours too!!
I’ve posted my high school pics before (which is definitely longer than 10 years ago) so I wasn’t going to post pics for this whole “10 year challenge”. Then I see pics of me from 10 years ago and can’t believe the change 😳
I’m about the same weight in each pic (I’ve always been within a certain range). But I look thinner now, brighter, better hair, better eyebrows 🤣😂
Thanks @maskcara for helping me reverse aging 🥰

#10yearchallenge
Instagram post 2185071539160925650_1286769457 “Mama can we go watch Elsa 2?”
You mean Frozen 2? Absolutely kiddo. Let’s go.

#lovehim #frozen #frozen2 #elsa #olaf #letitgo #myboy #moviedate
Instagram post 2183212753316148699_1286769457 Absolutely NO filter or photo edit.
These really are my biological children.
Yes, they are really white.
Yes one has “red” hair.
Stop asking parents “where’d he get his red hair” or saying things like “he must take after daddy!”
I get it, my children look nothing like me.
Like, it’s totally obvious y’all. Trust me. I noticed.

But, What if they were adopted?
What if we couldn’t physically have children and adopted these boys? It would be a constant reminder that my body failed me (which was a real concern for us).
Rather than saying “where’d his red hair come from?” Say “he has such beautiful hair.”
Rather than “they must take after daddy.” Say “your children are beautiful.”
At first it was funny, cute, a joke. But I’m tired of saying “genetics” or “yup, they’re mine. I saw them come out of me.”
I shouldn’t have to respond to why my children look nothing like me.

Kent recently asked me why he doesn’t look like me or his papa but Wayne does (likely from hearing the question asked before).
I told him I prayed to God for the most perfect beautiful baby in the whole world. And I got him. Beautiful hair, perfect freckles, the most amazing eyes, the biggest heart and so much more.
Then I prayed to God for a strong healthy baby. And got Wayne. The perfect replica of his strong and healthy papa. Sweet tooth and all.
Then he asked me to change my hair orange so we look the same 😭👩🏽‍🦰❤️
They’re mine y’all. Shared DNA or not, they’re my little boogers.

#myboys #kentvswayne #genetics #genes #dna #miracles #love #piecesofmyheart #sillygoose #tan #white #woc #redhead #ginger
Instagram post 2181497585615942086_1286769457 New hair, who dis?

LOVING my new do! I used to chop off every 2-3 years and donate. It’s been about 4 years since I’ve done this and it feels amazing!

All y’all getting fun cuts and colors totally motivated me. So, thanks 😘

#haircut #hair #chop #allgone #hairdo #short #blunt #love
Instagram post 2178845325081605912_1286769457 Me: uh, What are you doing? 
Kent: Shhh... let me enjoy my taco. 😳
#Speechless #tacos #zen #myboy
Instagram post 2175594978540202578_1286769457 Let’s talk real life heroes!
Who is your real life hero?
What is something they did to “save” you? 
Mine? Well, I might be wearing a superhero costume. But this woman next to me, she’s a hero in my heart.
I’ve know Shasity for 19 years (holy cow!) and she has seen me through some serious shit. Car accidents and cleaning road rash off my butt. Heartbreak and wiping tears from my face. And so much more.
There was a solid 3 year stretch where I depended on her friendship and I doubt she knows she kept me alive.
Thank you Shas for being my own personal superhero. And thank you for sharing your bed when I was homeless. I miss our spooning 😉😘 #friends #bff #family #sisters #thankyou #memories #somany #iloveyou

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