First things first...its hot as hell...I mean really, really hot, especially since my AC is not working properly. I've noticed that the past few days, I've had to put my AC as low as 65 degrees in order for the house to get cool. I know my electric bill is going to be outrageous next month. I have an appt for BGE Home to come out on Wednesday so hopefully they will be able to find out what is really going on.

Rewind.......last weekend was great. Didn't do too much but I did get a chance to get some things done around the house-finally. Father's Day was nice. Nina and I was able to surprise Will with a watch that he's been really wanting for at least 3 years. Its one of those watches that I had to really do a lot of searching for. And not to mention that it was quite costly but...he's a great dad and he deserves it but damn...I was looking at the price like umpf...ok, he doesn't cut costs with us so...along with the watch was a Ralph Lauren shirt that he's been wanting and dinner. Oh, and Daddy/daughter pictures(and one with mommy in it for the family). They came out really nice. He's been wanting pics with Nina for some time so I found the perfect polo dress and shoes for Nina to match his shirt and the pictures came out really nice.

Last weekend was cool. I did what I'm beginning to love so much and that is...chill. It was too hot to do anything and I didn't want to get out and spend money on things that I really don't need so I stayed in the house plus, I had the worse sinus headache for 2 days. I missed my lil sis perform with her group Kirby Lane but I could not get myself together to get dressed and go out so, I slept. I even missed church on Sunday. It was just one of those weekends where I needed to just stay put.

Nina...is...I don't like to use the word bad but, she's becoming to be quite a handful. I thought her Daddy was going to tap her yesterday but I doubt if he ever will. But she is so stubborn(just like him) and when she wants something, she is going to try her best no matter what. On top of her being a lil spoiled...okay, a lot spoiled, its about that time to break her especially with her starting school soon. But I love her so much and I can't imagine ever having to spank her but she's building a case(lol). I took her to work with me on Friday for Family Day. She wore herself out and slept the whole way home. It was good to finally bring her to work so everyone could meet her since they always hear me talk about her and see all her pictures all over my desk.

As for me....I'm feeling great. No complaints, feeling real good about my life. Work is going well(very busy), finances are in order, spiritual life is growing stronger...need I say more(:

Woke up this morning from the craziest dream ever. I can't even explain it but it was pure craziness. Was on time until I gave myself one more look over and realized that my dress was a lil too short for work. Ive seen others in my building with very short skirts/dresses, but I am very conscious about how I represent myself so...it was back upstairs to find something else cool to put on because today is going to be hot. I am so glad that today is Friday. I don't have any concrete plans for the weekend but I need to get some things done around the house and unpack me and Nina's suitcase from last weekend. Speaking of last weekend...

I had so much fun at the beach and so did Nina. The ride to Rehobeth was not a bad ride(2 1/2 hrs)and I love the country roads. We stopped at Cracker Barrel for breakfast and it was off to the beach. I am in love with Rehobeth. Very nice, quaint little shops, very good food and just overall nice. Way better then Ocean City...not really a fan of all the teenagers at OC. Nina loved the sand. She loved it so much that she decided to eat it and put it in her hair. She played in the sand for hours and I loved watching her and snapping pictures. She did ok in the pool too. I think the water was too cold for her and she just couldn't get use to it. But overall, she loved it. Will and I had a chance to do some shopping at the outlets and do a lot of walking. I ate so much junk over the weekend that I knew I had to cleanse once I got home.

I need a few days to just clean my house. I mean, really get down and dust, scrub, mop..all that good stuff. I haven't had a chance to keep my house as clean as I would like with Nina. It is really hard finding time to do things when you are a mommy but I'll get to it when I can...probably when she's 15(lol).

The weekend is going to be scorching so I don't plan on being out too much. I may take Nina to the pool and Sunday is Father's Day so we will probably take Will out to dinner and really...that's it. I don't feel like doing anything.

I miss my Sistahgirlz...we havent all been together since March so we're planning to get together soon for some food and dialogue. I love them girlz...I'm so blessed to have a wonderful circle of friends.

Ok, I got up this morning and I slept the whole way into work. I don't even recall if I fell asleep before the bus pulled out of the Park & Ride so that confirms....I was really tired. I didn't go to bed until after 11pm last night because I was up braiding Nina's hair while she was asleep so I wouldn't have to worry about it tonight. Plus I was trying to think of what to take on this trip to Rehobeth this weekend. Speaking of trip...her dad has really rubbed me the wrong way and now I don't want him to go away with us. It amazes me how a convo can go from calm to chaotic. One thing I've changed is arguing with him. I realized that arguing never gets us anywhere so I've changed the way I handle him-but it doesn't seem to work all the time.

It started with him coming down last night and Nina not responding to him. She was very sleepy and all she wanted was a bottle and her mommy. I wasn't sure whether it upset him or not but from the conversation this morning, I think it bothered him. It boggles me that he doesn't hear me at times or if he does, he doesn't trust that what I have to say is genuine. Needless to say...our early morning convo did not go well and I end up telling him that he might need to consider staying in the area if he's going to have an attitude. My goal for this weekend is to get away, enjoy a nice change of scenery, play with Nina in the sand and at the pool and get some much needed chill time. I don't know how that's going to work out with him being there if there's animosity. So...we'll see how this plays out. I have my sister, one of my besties and even my mom on standby to go with us. If it wasn't for the drive being 3 hours, I wouldn't be concerned about anyone else but...3 hours is too long for Nina & I to be on the road by ourselves.

I plan to go home tonight and finish packing and get my house cleaned. My aunt is planning to come and stay at my house because she's been going through a lot and just needs a change of scenery as well. I was more than happy to offer my house so I want to go and home and make sure its all clean for her. It seems like everyone is going through one thing or another. I guess that's the way life is...everyday can't be a good one but its our job to make the best of it.

TGIF...I'm so happy that the weekend is here and that I have a long one. Looking forward to my weekend away. I'm going to bring my laptop because once Nina is asleep, I plan to sit on my balcony and watch the sunset. I may even get a chance to work on some writing. Whatever I plan to do, I just can't wait to get to the beach...I really need this getaway.

"A thoroughly sinful man cannot get along with a perfectly holy God without one of them having a radical change of character, and we know God isn't going to be the one to change. He can't. It must be us."

This quote really sat in my spirit today(in a good way) and it just made my heart happy when I read it. My co-worker and I went to a book fair and purchased, The One Year Walk With God Devotional by Chris Tiegreen. It is 365 daily Bible readings to transform your mind and it is really a nice way to get the day started. The quote stuck out because me and one of my sistahgirlz were talking about how transforming your life and the way you think and making God a priority is the only way to a wonderful life. So this quote was confirmation.

All is well with me...I'm feeling great, looking great and just enjoying life. As always, my baby girl is my inspiration and my reason for working harder and becoming a better person. She's growing up so well and I'm trying to hold on to every special moment with her because before I know it, she will be a lil lady with her own agenda. She's starting to talk more and just getting more inquisitive each day. It just amazes me how such a little person can bring about such a big change in a persons life. She did very well on her first plane ride to Florida and now she will be having her first beach experience next week when her Dad & I take her for 2 days. I already purchased 2 bathing suits with matching coverups and her shades...she has to stay fly all the time(lol). Next month will probably be a trip to Sesame Place and the zoo is also on the list of things to do. I thnk her Dad is more excited than I am. We went out and bought her a portable DVD for the car and she loves it so she's all prepared for any road trips.

I just started working back out again. My mother's day gift(an elliptical) finally arrived and last night I broke it in. I was done after 15min...my body went into shock. Its been 2 years since I've really worked out and although my body is still ok, I want it back to how it was 2 years ago. Its not about what I look like, but what I feel like is very important and today I'm actually feeling good. Working out has always made me feel great, sleep better and I'm not going to mention what it does for my drive(lol).

Work is going great. My co-workers are the best and my UC is a great manager. Its always good to work with a team who compliment one another and that's what we do. I'm up for a promotion soon and boy do I need it. With Nina going to daycare in September and the fact that I will be looking to purchase a new home in the next 2 years, I need all my money. I love my house but with Nina, more space is needed and a bigger backyard is a must.

Other than that, no complaints...life is great.