1. We bought a house in the worst housing market in history because after one semester of being in Baltimore Public Schools, I realized that my children’s education, my sanity and my soul deserved better, deserved some rest. We moved to the suburbs (I know, thought we’d never do it…will save that for another post) and three of the kids-Grown Man, YPW and Pie are doing well despite YPW’s challenge with focus and attention (ahhh, check out tomorrow’s post on that). Big Girl is still at home, but preparing for traditional high school. Between magnet school applications, interviews, auditions, it makes you wonder-Why not fix the friggin’ local schools and to hell with all of this paperwork and drama? UGGH!

2. I had my 37th birthday and after being told by a loving friend that she’s tired of me sitting on my life…(now, you all know that oldest children/over-achiever perfectionist do not take well to harsh criticism) that I’m not just blogging again, I’m releasing the mini version of a book that I’ve been writing forever and it’s called…ooops, I’m supposed to write about it in a separate post and give you all the amazon link….geesh, I ca’t keep up with all of the rules and I’ve made some changes to my internet radio show and you all will be invited to big launch.
3. I’m coaching a group of women who want to get over themselves and get to walking in purpose and destiny. Sorry fellas. I am asking for 10 pairs of women to sign up (I’ve found when you have an accountability partner, you stick to it longer-like going to the gym with someone) for an 8-week program which involves online and phone coaching, weekly teleclasses and assignments delivered by email. By the beginning of next week, you’ll be able to read all about it on our sister sites. Email me at dahgurl at dahgurl dot com if you would like more details!

Lastly, I would be remiss if I didn’t say that while I was gone, history was being made with a woman and an African American running for President. Regardless of my politics (you guys know I will bring it in due time), I have to say Wow! It’s time for something different here. We’re more concerned about Britney-whether she’s wearing underwear or not, shaving her head, being arrested for something than we are rising gas prices, foreclosures, unemployment. (deep breath…BIG sigh…little tear). As I mentioned earlier, I had a birthday and asked what am I going to do? It’s more than just get mine and worry about the rest later. I’m going to put my voice in the ring, my thoughts on the page…I’m not turning away, giving up. I won’t be asleep because change…it has to come.

He was walking around the house today with no shirt on and when I asked him to put his shirt on, he said, “Why Mommy? No shirt. That’s my style. Men can do that you know?” What? Men? He’s 7, has no top front teeth and will cry when sleepy, but he’s a man now. Did I get a memo? Did I miss something?

I was raised with all girls. I know we had a ton of issues, but did I think I was a woman at 7? Nope. So, what am I to do? I, of course, consult THE man of the house.

“Honey, your son wants to keep his shirt off around the house. Am I wrong for telling him to put his shirt on?”

“I don’t know I can’t answer that.” (Just when you turn to the brotha for some help…ok, ok…go back with another question.)

“Well, did you not wear a shirt in the house when you were 7?”

“Probably not, but I had the same kind of pride in my body that he does, so I guess it’s okay.”

Dingdingding…the proverbial bell in my head just went off. Body pride? Is that what this is about? Ok, so this leads me to another conversation I had with some friends. My girlfriend walks around the house naked all of the time and she has both boy and girl children ranging from 17 to 7. Is that okay?

You all weigh in. I’m just curious because I would be so self-conscious about the effect that this would have on my children and I would really freak out if someone saw me through a window or something. Am I too uptight? Are we too uptight as a culture? or To each his own? Did your parents walk around naked ?