Author Archives: halalamama

About halalamama

I am a new mother to a beautiful baby boy. My husband and I walk each day, still learning about each other, and navigating the beauty of parenting in an American - African, Catholic - Muslim marriage.

Stand back and let me at some heavy machinery

When my husband is sick, he turns into a big man baby.  He still goes to work, but every thing else that is unnecessary comes to a screeching halt; every request is met with “I’m sick.” Turns out though, he’s … Continue reading

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Listen to your mama

My favorite pictures of my son these days are those when he is sleeping.  Probably because he is peaceful. Quiet. Not peeing on my floor.  He wakes up in the best mood and it’s like all the problems and disappointments … Continue reading

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Dinner is served at Chez Sit Down and Shut Up. Do have a seat.

What do you do when you come home from work in the morning?  I asked my husband who was reclining at table, on the Internet, kind of like the Roman Emperors of old.  The really wealthy ones with cable and … Continue reading

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