Category Archives: SIMPLY STATED

A few words, a silly sentence, or a funny thought…simply stated from the mouths of our babies!

His Pink Mama

Posted on May 21, 2011 by thisnest

A pure and honest perspective of my color, such a precious and refreshing gift. It’s not about race, or ancestry, or history’s tears. It doesn’t pertain to finding the soul’s song even while the body is enslaved, or the choice to sit … Continue reading →

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Wiping With Leaves

Posted on May 15, 2011 by thisnest

While driving my twelve year old and her BFF to a birthday party this afternoon, the two of them began sharing the story of how Kayley (the BFF) had witnessed a homeless man pooping in the bushes on the side … Continue reading →

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Confused Vampire Generation

Posted on March 16, 2011 by thisnest

My daughters had a sleepover, and their very cool mom was sitting downstairs with them watching a movie. This particular movie had vampires in it (no, not that series but that series will come up in a bit). We were all sitting cozily … Continue reading →

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Oh Yes, He Did!

Posted on February 24, 2011 by thisnest

He’s at the age where he can actually now remember his last birthday. His biggest memory of the occasion was obviously all the new toys he received…I know this because every time a toy commercial comes on, he gets all … Continue reading →

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Thirty O’Clock

Posted on February 10, 2011 by thisnest

It’s naptime, according to me anyway. D’Lo is (as usual) resisting with all his might. He’s whining…and he’s wiggling…and he’s tossing and turning. Finally, I hear him say: D’Lo: “It’s thirty o’clock!” Me:  “It’s thirty o’clock?! What are you talking about?” … Continue reading →

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