“I don’t know what to say to them,” Rae cried. Girl, just say you miss and love them. Tell them about your new school and tell them you’re safe and much happier. I uttered “happier” just before realizing I shouldn’t have. My suppressive levee of pettiness occasionally breaks every now and then. And, I’m learning to be okay with it. I’m human with real feelings. Period. Point. Blank. Don’t side-eye me. I know what you’re thinking. “Happier” isn’t that bad or petty. Furthermore, it’s true. They are very happy. You’re probably also thinking: how can one be petty with kids. Right? Let me explain. Me adding happier most definitely came from a snarky place. Don’t get me wrong, my pettiness isn’t direct at them but at the circumstantial closeness of our relation. If I took in two random children things would feel different. I wouldn’t be bias or affected as much. So, petty Betty pops up every single time I’m reminded of my father. And, with the kids here (Zae specifically) I’m reminded daily. I don’t voluntarily think of him. New Blog "Petty Betty"! Read the rest at www.sistamom.com Link in bio. Comment, share and be challenged to grow. Subscribe, too and be inspired! Sistamom is blog about my sudden journey to motherhood. A few months ago: I went from single ambitious career woman to an instant single mother of two. Challenging all that I stand for… I made a very brave and bold decision to step up where I was needed most. ➡ LINK in BIO Cheers to a very rerouted 2017 #dreamsbiggerthantexas #melanin #christpowersme #beinspired #HBCUalum #positivevibes #realwomen #blackauthors #goodvibes #inspirational #blackwriters #successfulwomen #bloggers #youthadvocate #millennial #sistamom #chicago #atlanta #positiveimpact #pettybetty #wcw #powerfulwomen #dmv #newyork #ilovetoread #blog #readers #readinglist #wce #chicagoblogger
