Thematic Thursdays: Fuss is 8 Months Old!!
It seems like only yesterday I was cussing out fellow hippies for cheating me out of my birthing money and sending me to Kaiser. Now my little bundle of spit up and drool is standing on her own two feet (for ten seconds at least).
She’s exploring our crib with the utmost curiosity. We have to be mindful of where we’re stepping to avoid those sparkling eyes staring up at us like, “Watch where you’re going, fool!” Mostly smiles and laughter, she often adds peace to otherwise stressful days.
With her head full of hair always parted in twos or tens, she is fierce, honey! Wait ’til the world gets a load of her. It just might cause a fuss.
Workin’ Wednesdays: I.A.B.D. Conference, UCLA, and More!
Yesterday marked my first day of my contract doing remote administrative/design work for the International Association of Blacks in Dance Conference. The INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN DANCE (IABD) has become the Mecca for Blacks in Dance such as artists, dance companies, directors, choreographers, those interested in black dance issues, performance showcases, and artistry. I helped run the conference back in 2005 when Lula Washington Dance Theatre hosted it.
The 2011 theme is “Dancing at the Crossroads,” which I’m very excited about. It will be in Los Angeles again. You can find more information about the conference here. There will be tons of classes, panels and workshops to enjoy.
I’m going to pick up my parking pass for UCLA this week! Yay! I’ll be teaching at the UCLA Lab School starting September 27th. Hannibal has downloaded a ton of instrumentals and placed them on my ipod. I’ll probably purchase my own boom box to be on the safe side. I like to know what my music situation will be.
Mooch and I have started practicing for our first mother/daughter performance, which will take place in the valley in November. I wrote about it a couple of weeks ago, so this is just a reminder.
Tuesdays With Mooch: Happy to Be Nappy!
I love black hair. It’s very versatile. It can be worn straight, kinky, twisted, curly, slick or weaved up with a completely different color sewn in. I’ve noticed that many moms struggle with basic hair maintenance for their children. It’s possibly because there’s been a shift from the no-lye relaxers we wore as children to sporting a natural mane.
It’s one thing to decide that as an adult one wants to explore healthier options, but a child may kick and scream at the idea of a comb making its way through those kinky coils. It can hurt!
I’ve done some research for you, and there is a list. There is also a style gallery below that Mooch unknowingly modeled for. 
1. The most important thing that I do is co-wash. If you’ve never heard of it, you can click on this link to find out more about it. I try to use actual shampoo on Mooch’s hair as infrequently as possible. When she comes out of a long-wear hairstyle like twists or cornrows, of course I shampoo a couple of times (I probably used product to put the twists or cornrows in and that needs to be washed out). When you co-wash your child’s hair, you will notice that it is remarkably easier to comb through. Be careful to read the co-washing instructions well! You must rinse out all conditioner. Otherwise, you’re just leaving dirt and conditioner caked in her hair.
2. You need a WIDE-TOOTH comb!!!
3. Do not pull ponytails too tight. The hair may not grow back. Instead, put the hair in the ponytails and then slick it with Aloe Vera Gel to give off the slick illusion. It is healthier than Pro-Style and all that other crap.
4. Can’t afford Carol’s Daughter? No problem. Put Shea Butter in her hair.
5. Be creative, but please keep it simple. I personally hate barrettes, because they make kids look like Christmas trees. They are also damaging to the child’s ends. Your mileage may vary.
6. Trim split ends. If you don’t know what split ends are or what they look like, please take your child to a professional.
7. Keep a spray bottle of water on hand. Our hair is much easier to style when wet. Remember to only spray the portion you are working on.
8. If you decide to let your child wear her hair pressed, please let someone with a Certified Cosmetology License do it. Don’t have her in the kitchen holding her ear down while you burn her neck. Do not press often or natural styles won’t work as well. Pressing frequently changes the shape of curl.
9. Don’t comb dry hair. Just don’t.
10. Say nice things when doing your daughter’s hair, so she will feel good about herself — not like her hair is difficult or awful. She will carry what you say while you’re combing her hair well into adulthood. If it feels like a chore, let a more enthusiastic niece, cousin or sister do it.
Enjoy!
Marital Mondays: Outsourced Husband … and Possibly Kids
Finally! Hannibal is always saying that I need a staff. Well this week I found a humanoid robot whose resume tops the currently employed … sort of. It’s looks like it’d be a little stiff in the bedroom and not in the good way.
Instead of asking Mooch to bring me a glass of water or having Hannibal toss me the baby wipes, the new HRP4, a five foot tall robot developed by AIST and Kawada Industries is ready to serve me. Check it out!
Film Fridays: Wash Your Balls!
This commercial airs during family shows. That is not cool. My family, however, doesn’t watch television. The adults watch Hulu and the kids view occasional DVDs. One can’t help but chuckle while viewing it, but do you think the ad goes too far? Pretty soon actors will be having sex on TV during prime time. 
On another note, I’m upset that I wasn’t booked for this commercial. If anyone is going to be the spokesperson for ball washing, it should be me!
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