Men...You Gotta Love 'Em

Then men in my life spoil me to death...It's no wonder that I expect nothing but the best. I have slipped up in my choices with men over the years, but finally, when I took the time to actually listen to what they were saying, and not transforming their words into what I wanted to hear, I was able to weed out the BS and find a REAL man.

My Boo...

I am officially spoiled...Not that I wasn't already. I have been so busy, and yesterday my man left work early. He came by my house to help me finish up a presentation that I had for some international clients(It would have taken me forever if I had done it alone)...Cooked for me...Helped my daughter with her book report...Took her outside to ride her bike with the other kids in the neighborhood and played video games with her (While I took a long, hot bath...He wore her out playing, because she went straight to bed after she ate dinner and her bath!)...Gave me a full body massage...And rocked me to sleep! I love that man!

Oh yeah...He popped the question this weekend, but I talked him into waiting a while...I'll have to tell you the story at a later date...I love him...But I am just not ready to make that giant leap yet, and I WILL NOT do it until I am ready! He accepted my answer and the fact that I am not ready. I don't really think he's ready either. I think he just wants to make sure that I'm in his life for a very long time. I assured him that I wasn't going anywhere, anytime soon...You have to keep them on their toes. Now it seems he is working even harder to prove to me that he was meant to be with me. I love it. I stroke his ego on a regular basis, but I never tell him exactly what he wants to hear...It works very well for me, and keeps him from taking what he has for granted.


My Brother...

It has been hot as h*** in Texas the last couple of days. I wanted to get in my pool yesterday, but I had just gotten it cleaned, so I have to wait! My pool was a gift from my brother. I know it's a little selfish, but I kind of love the fact that he is not married and has no kids! He spoils the heck out of the ladies in his life(me, my mom, and my daughter). He is going to make some woman very happy. He said that he is officially tired of playing the field, and is looking to settle down with his current girlfriend, but he's going to give the relationship a little more time. I'm a little sad that things will change, but I am happy for my brother. We extremely close!


My Dad...

I have been a daddy's girl all my life. My father is strict, but he was the first man that I was able to deceive...I've been working my magic on him for a long time...He taught me many hard lessons. He has always called me his "Show Me" girl. He can tell me anything, but I have to see it to believe it. I learned the hard way, but I am very grateful, cause some of the things he stepped back and allowed me to experience, helped me to become the woman I am today.


My Grandpa...

I have been able to get anything I want from him, ALL MY LIFE....End of story!


The men in my life have taught me what unconditional love is. I think that is one of the main reasons that I don't need a man to validate me. They, along with my mother and aunts, have taught me to be strong. After taking time to reflect on my life, I have realized that I have a gift that many people will never know. A family that is full of love ( on my mother's side of the family of course). It's a rare kind of love and pride, that has been passed down through the generations. I have always wondered why people with issues gravitate towards me, but I have finally realized that it is because they see stability. In me and my family. As a family, we have taken in a lot of people along the way, and have helped them. I feel that my purpose in life is to help people who really NEED me.

Who spoils you? Your mother...Father...Your kids ( with little tokens of their affection, and smiles that shower you with love)...Your man...or YOU?

I know this was kind of a mushy post, but I was just feeling all sentimental today...