As an interracial couple, we have always been keen that conversations about our children's background will come up eventually.  For our son, "eventually" came sooner than we thought. Even as a 2nd grader, schools were already teaching about nationalities and how that plays into "diversity".

Even at a young age, we stressed to our son the importance of not judging other people based on their race or color. So sometime during the school year, we were notified that the school will be hosting their annual Diversity Week. So as many of you know, this type of week would be dedicated to honoring all cultures. His teacher at the time did an exercise with the class that asked them what their nationalities were. They did a roundtable where each child would share what they were (German, Polish, African American, Hispanic, etc.)

When they got to our son Tony, he did not answer as one would expect. Instead of sharing that he was part African America, part Filipino and part Spanish, he answered "I'm Tony"...LOL! His teacher was so tickled with his response that she contacted me and shared what had happend! To this day, I will never forget just how honest a child's <3 truly is....

i was reminded by a very wise man (aka my hubby)that:

thus - keep it moving!

i (heart) that

i know it comes as no surprise that women (in general) like chocolate. for this gal, like is an understatement!

it's funny because i never remembering being a chocolate eater growing up. i mean i had my share just like the next kid, but nothing like today.i don't like admitting this tiny tidbit BUT i have a piece of chocolate at least once a day. it may be more than a piece actually. plus, i don't discriminate brands/types. that's perhaps because i like them all - from hershey to ghiradelli to lindt. although dark chocolate has been a top contender for a while now....

it was until i discovered what i'm calling 'heaven in a jar'. it was only in recent years did i discover my secret indulgence - Nutella. if you don't know what it is, you better ask somebody! hehe. this chocolate hazelnut goodness is definitely one of my favs. there isn't a day when i do not have this in stock. my husband thinks it's borderline crazy; i mean how can you literally scoop up chocolate with a spoon and just eat it like that? i told responded 'very simple'.

heaven in a jar?

If you would have told me a couple of years ago that I would start a blog page, I would said you were crazy and went on with my day. But lately, I have found myself searching for one place where I can capture (and now share) the many experiences which have prompted others to comment "Aww! I love that!"

So therein lies the inspiration of this blog :) It's nothing more than sharing some of my favorite things from quotations and fashion to silly sayings from my 3 yr. old or interesting questions from my 10 yr. old; it truly is just anything & everything that makes me want to say.....i (heart) that!