Our Parenting...

Since Cheyenne was born, we have never sheltered or censored her. She has seen every one of my tattoos and piercings and her fathers. She has been exposed to people of every race and all walks of life. She has also been exposed to people of different sexual orientations.

It is very important to us that Cheyenne knows everyone is equal no matter what. We are not religious people, but we let her attend church with family if she wants and if she were to ask us to go we would. We want her to make her own decisions and be her own person. We want her to know that whatever path she chooses in life, we support her.

If one day Cheyenne tells us that she is homosexual, we will support her. If she decides to become Buddhist, we will support her. If she wants to be covered in tattoos and piercings, we will support her.

So far, it has worked for us. Cheyenne does love church, but she also loves tattoos, some of her best little girlfriends are African American and Asian. Her Uncle is homosexual. She does see everyone the same. 

Now I do realize that she is only 5, and her perceptions may change, but we have done everything to raise her to see everyone for what they are. PEOPLE NO MATTER WHAT!

I know that some people will criticize our parenting, but that is their issue not ours.

We just want her to grow up to be the best she can be and to find something that she is passionate about.

I will leave you tonight with this video. It is one of my favorite songs and the message is amazing. And yes, Cheyenne loves it too! :)

Balancing Act!

Here we go! If you have read any of my previous posts, you all know that I am Jessica. I am a young mommy to a beautiful little girl, Cheyenne. I also work full time at a local nursing facility, and my babygirl starts kindergarten THIS MONTH!!! Whew….it’s about to get busy!

Adding more to all of this craziness, today I got my official acceptance letter to a community college about 30-45 minutes away. Yep...that’s right! This mommy is going back to school full time as well! I am finishing all of my prerequisite classes so that I can apply for Nursing school. Yay! 

I know it is going to be difficult, hence the title “Balancing Act”. That is truly what it is going to be! I am going to be working during the day, attending 2 classes 2 nights per week, and taking 2 online classes. Add all of that together, plus juggling my homework, Cheyenne’s school, her homework, and household duties! I think I may be crazy!

Luckily, Michael is fully supportive which I am super grateful of! I love school, always have, and attending nursing school is what I have always wanted to do. I am very excited and maybe a little bit nervous at the same time! Now would be a great time for me to go ahead and start working on my time management skills! Wish me luck!

A little something!

That may brighten your day and make you laugh!

This is Michael. We had a weekend alone since Cheyenne was at Tique and Tunks.

And this is what goes on....lol.

Enjoy!

(BTW..he had no clue I was recording!)

It has begun!!!!

The home improvements that is....

Cheyenne went to stay with her Tique and Tunk (my Aunt Barbara and Uncle John) this weekend.

Although I had to work, after I got off we got started on the home improvements.

Michael cleaned the porch and hung some trim around the house while I was at work. When I got off each day, we started on the painting. 

So far we have started painting the kitchen. We are painting it a color called Halogen Green. I LOVE IT!

It is still a work in progress but here are some pics!

I also painted the wood portion of our fireplace to match it. It is definitely not finished...I am painting the brick black.

The rest of the living room and sitting areas are going to be Canvas Tan, but we haven't started that yet!

More updates coming soon! :)