Raising Three Boys

Kwabena’s been misbehaving on the bus. We’ve questioned him, and not getting clear answers on HOW he’s misbehaving, but I think it’s not keeping his butt on the seat, wanting to turn around and talk to people and stuff. The little 10-year old girl next door is the one that reports out to Kwasi when they all get off the… View Post

Wednesday was Back to School Night at Kwabena’s school. I ended up going alone because Kwasi didn’t want to. I was disappointed that he didn’t go, because I really want him to stay involved in the school process, which includes going to these appoitnments, especially if we can get his mom to watch the kids while we’re there. But he… View Post

I emailed Kwabena’s teacher yesterday to get an update on how he has been doing for the past 2 weeks, and here is what his teacher had to say (her spelling mistakes, unedited). Overall, good news, and nothing I didn’t already know (regarding his easy distractibility!): Hello Mrs. Appiah, We have had an excellent start to the school year. As… View Post

SCENE: We’re all standing in the kitchen preparing dinner, and my yoga-type pants top has fallen down below my huge 7-month pregnant belly, as well as my shirt not quite long enough to cover the top. KWABENA: [on the floor, and looks up] “Eww, I see your hairy kiki!” Hilarious!! I guess someone needs to wax, so that the top… View Post

So today I saw someone post this on Facebook– a blog about their friend’s pregnancy, and the layout contained all these important points that I just haven’t documented: Pregnancy Highlights: How Far Along NAME! Size of Baby Total Weight Gain: Maternity Clothes Best Moment this week Movement Food Craving What I Miss Most Sleep What I am looking forward to… View Post