If you have ever had a conversation with Jimmie regarding marriage or relationships, chances are you’ve heard him say “I married a beautiful, strong, intelligent woman”…and I agree. Or you’ll hear him compliment me on being a good mother to our daughters. “I don’t know how she do it, but she does a hell of vah (is that a word?) job with the girls!”. I agree with that too. I’m very grateful that he acknowledges my efforts publicly, as well as in the privacy of our home. To be honest, I enjoy my life as a wife and mother of two. Maintaining balance, priorities, our lifestyle, etc. can be somewhat challenging; however, at the end of the day I wouldn’t change a thing. Sccrrrr…well maybe a few things. Let’s be real for a moment.
Yes, I am the straw that stirs the spiritual drink in our home, the glue that holds us all together, the one who knows where everything is around the house, the multi – tasker, thinker and communicator. Wait…I’ve just described you too, didn’t I? Trust me ladies, I know I’m not the only “Queen” taking care of the King’s business! Some of you missed that.
Question: What do you do when you don’t feel like being that strong, intelligent woman all the time?
Maybe it’s just me, but every now and then I don’t want to be the responsible one. Every now and then I don’t want to know what I know. Every now and then I want to erase the “S” for super tattooed above my breast. Every now and then I want to … But I can’t, because every now and then I’m reminded that I was not created to please me. Determined to please my Maker is where my strength overrides my weakness to please myself. Jimmie and the girls simply reap the benefits.
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you do a hell of a job!!
Girl! You betta say that! Thanks for the reminder, I needed that.
Nicely said!
Jay Jay: Thanks. So do you.
Latisia: No problem. I was glad to be the messenger.
Rae: Thanks:) …omg, did I just make a symbol?
It is the upbringing that we have had that keeps us going. You watched your mother as I did mine; working hard and taking care of the family. We learn from their experiences. So when I get to the point of not wanting to do, I think to myself, what if my mom gave up on me… so I continue….. and sit at gymnastic practice, softball games, football games, cheerleader practice, church functions .. and so on and so on..:) and watch our daughters will do the same because they are watching us. Love ya!!!
Bridgett: Good point, well taken.