My ShawSome Life

10/13/2024

🫂 **Hug it out for 8 seconds!** 🫂

At our recent town hall, I learned something so simple yet powerful: a child needs to be hugged for **8 seconds** to feel safe. 🥹 So, I put it to the test with my tween. Halfway through, he asked, "What's this for?" When I told him, he smiled, hugged me again, and counted to 8. My heart melted! ❤️

Parents, give it a try! Hug your kid for 8 seconds today and see how they react. Share your experiences or their cute responses in the comments! 👇 Let’s spread the love! 🥰

10/01/2024

Optimistic October 2024!

09/25/2024

09/19/2024

Snagged these “Transformers One” popcorn buckets today! 🍿🤖 Gonna hide them in plain sight and see if my tween is as smart as he thinks he is. 😜

09/13/2024

Okay, SAINTS fans! Who's coming from Da Boot, and WHERE are we meeting up?

08/29/2024

Nothing deflates your ego faster than your tween son giving you his opinion of your new hairstyle! "Hey 1950's Mom!"

08/15/2024

🎾 How can one misplace a tennis racket? Just ask the tween! He has the playbook down to an art form! It involves ninja-level distraction tactics—like spontaneously transforming into a magician mid-match, making the racket vanish into thin air. 🎩✨ Or perhaps it's a case of mistaken identity: the racket masquerading as a backscratcher or a giant fly swatter. 🦟👋 Regardless, Shaw's promising to up his game with a new strategy: attaching a GPS tracker and never letting it out of his sight. 🛰️ Stay tuned as I discover the mystery of the disappearing racket! Why waste my energy though? However, POOR Mama will end up caving in and get a replacement for Monday! 🕵️‍♂️

07/24/2024

Shaw’s mama is so CLUTCH! Plus I ain’t want no smoke with the tween!

06/11/2024

*Walks into MY bedroom*

There he is—the tween, sprawled like a mini CEO on MY bed, iPad in one hand, remote in the other, surrounded by a fortress of snacks. He looks up and says, "Yes?"

With my best bewildered mom face, I remind him gently, "You're in MY room. UGH, you are so spoiled!"

His response? "I'm not spoiled; I just expect more!"

I left, speechless, pondering how I managed to raise a tiny corporate overlord.

06/02/2024

Forgot to share this yesterday!

04/19/2024

I guess I got it right today!

03/31/2024

Happy Resurrection Sunday!

03/21/2024

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03/19/2024

Seen yesterday:

🚨The real issue isn't that your friends aren't showing up for you; it's that you continue to refer to them as your friends! 🚨

03/17/2024

Happy St. Patrick's Day, everyone! 🍀🌈🇮🇪🎉 As a 3% Irish person (according to Ancestry.com) I'm celebrating with some mint Oreo ice cream sandwiches and a cute green can of Rio Punch! Feeling lucky and delicious!

03/08/2024

Happy International Women's Day!

Today, we celebrate the incredible achievements of women around the world, and especially those who have broken barriers as women of color. Here are just a few who inspire us:

Dr. Mae Jemison: Astronaut and physician, Dr. Jemison made history in 1992 as the first African-American woman to travel into space! Not only did she shatter racial barriers in the scientific field, but she also served in the Peace Corps and advocated for science literacy. ‍

Wilma Mankiller: The first woman and first Cherokee woman to be Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, Wilma Mankiller served from 1985 to 1995. She fought tirelessly for tribal sovereignty and social justice, advocating for economic development and cultural preservation within the Cherokee Nation.

Indra Nooyi: Former CEO of PepsiCo, Indra Nooyi is a visionary business leader who shattered glass ceilings throughout her career. As CEO, she championed sustainable business practices and diversity within PepsiCo, becoming a role model for future generations of business leaders.

Malala Yousafzai: Pakistani activist for female education, Malala Yousafzai is the youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate. After surviving a Taliban assassination attempt for advocating for girls' education, Malala founded the Malala Fund to ensure all girls have access to secondary education.

These are just a few of the many amazing women of color who are making a difference in the world. Who are the women of color who inspire you? Share their stories in the comments!

03/01/2024

Okay FBF, I need your help. For someone who’s NEVER eaten a salad, what would you recommend to start as far as veggies and dressing?

02/29/2024

Revenge is a luxury we cannot afford!

- Arthur Morgan