The Ramblings of A Nigerian Mom

Source My 6yr old little man, D1 now wants to be a Doctor, a Chef and a Teacher. Together. D2 is now 4yrs and still wants to be a Doctor . You ever seen anyone with combined honors a la career before? Maybe it's going to start with my boy, D1. Don't. Dare. Laugh. Yet. Remember this post where he wanted to be a Doctor, an Engineer and a Pastor? Now the tides have apparently turned and the Pastor option has been eliminated in less than a year and the Chef option introduced into the equation.  

Source   Your s mi le cracks through li ke the morning dew Yet through it all your heart cries shine forth Try as you may to mask the painful thoughts Yet they bubble through like brew We know God's care is sacrosanct, but life is hardly fair Often wearying her loyal inhabitants As she relishes dishing out mixed croissants But hunger for more, we dare Friends are sent from above to hold our hearts and hands Sweet companions on the journey fraught with joys and pains Trying to assuage regardless of gains But we need to navigate the bumps minding the bands Tears and groaning will soon be gone For we see the glimmers peeking from behind the cloud Struggling to break free to embrace, and you to warmly daub But with the struggles, one more time, we need be done The heart yearns to make it better Yet worse it might become As we struggle to find answers alone on the dome Which has since threatened to become a crater Raise your head and look to Him, grit not

I hate to think my boys are the only kids that ask cringe-worthy questions, and in public places too. You know questions that make you feel like O.M.G...not so loud...and not here!

I see it sitting pretty Sandwiched between the longings of lonely hearts How high could beauty get Bestowing the pleasure of its grace on expectant races I touch it ever so dainty Warming up to the allure of its beautiful parts How often did they fret Flowing from the dark recesses of tired paces They hold it so lofty Grateful for the wondrous pleasure of its gaiety How beautiful could love get Illuminating unknown lives from the diverse outlets of her many faces. ___________________________________________________________________________________

These pretty LOVEly accessories are really easy to make. See the shape? You know how elections have been scheduled to hold on February 14 in Nigeria and how it's going to be an actively bleak day for those who have dedicated that day to 'celebration of love'...I mean 'those' that always go (all) out to celebrate Valentine or love every 14th of February.

Source Hi friends, Was it not yesterday that we shouted 'happy new year'?