Papa...

Melody, 

You were Papa's girl! I'm telling you, both he and Granny pushed me to the curb (mind you...I was their FIRST grandchild) so they could get to MEL-O-DY (and yes, he broke down EVERY syllable. lol). He let you get away with anything...I thought I was spoiled...ha! You would take the food off of his plate and he would just chuckle in Papa fashion. And you know Daddy and I don't like you eating too much candy, but everything was fair game as long as Papa was around. You were his light...

I wanted you to see a "Granny and Papa" type of love...Papa wasn't feeling too well for this video as you can see, but he was so happy to see his love. 

Manifest Destiny

And here it is...21 months later + 3 days...I felt the same overwhelming sensation of joy that I felt the moment when I heard the first sound escape your lips on that glorious 20th of June 2012 @ 2:16pm. Holding you and watching you sleep is so precious to me...I cherish every second of that time....it's one of those times that I feel nothing in the world matters at all...you are safe, your father is safe and we are happy....it's beautiful.  I have enjoyed watching you grow before my eyes Melody...and I am so grateful God charged little ol me  with the assignment of being your mother...i can tell you,  it sure wasn't an assignment for the weak! ;-) 

You and Daddy keep me going...and as busy as I am,  I thank y'all for making me slow down and be in the moment with you....This is my destiny manifested. In your smiles, the promises of God are revealed to me and I am at peace...I thank you both for showing me what true love really is...

This is the happiest time in my life and I want it to last forever....

I love you Dre and Melody...

Melody

I love you more than I ever thought I could love a mini human. You have taught me things daily about myself, unconditional love, patience and  I am trying to be the best mother I can be for you, and I hope that one day you realize that.

Love,

Mommy

Excerpt from " Melodrama"

As the chapter of pregnancy comes to a close and the chapter of new life is on the brink of beginning, Lord I thank you for blessing me with this story of faith, hope and love. Thank YOU Jesus for guiding me and covering us every step of the way....for using me as your vessel to show your miraculous power. I am still astonished by the life I have blossoming inside of me, and Lord I can say 1st hand that it is ONLY by your power have we made it thus far!
(2nd Timothy 4:16-17)

This is my story. This is my song.

Excerpt from "Melodrama"
-Tiara A.M.

"Soon-2-be" Mother's Day

Ok, so my honey went above and beyond (again) to make me feel special this Mother's Day! First of all, I didn't even think about celebrating, because technically, I'm not a mother...yet! However, Dre in all his romantic glory did something special for me each day last week, (pre-natal massage, mani/pedi, movie night, etc...) and topped it off with a private dinner at "La Dressing" (lol...insider) as we were serenaded by the tunes of Robin Thicke. The food...EDDIE V'S...My absoloute favorite restaurant in Houston!!*aside from a good crawfish joint of course* :-)
Lobster bisque, clam chowder, crab fried rice, truffled mac and cheese and redfish topped with jumbo lump crabmeat...and a mixed green salad...later. 
The setup was amazing...it was quite funny though because as soon as we got in the car, I had to close my eyes, because he didn't want me to see where we were going. He wanted me to be blindfolded, but I couldn't mess up my BCBG scarf with makeup! lol...We had been driving 3 minutes, when lo and behold, I had to go...pretty bad too. The ride seemed to last forever, especially because my bladder was filled to the max, and my eyes being closed just added to the suspense of the moment. I really had to trust him when I got out...as clumsy as I already was pre-pregnancy, getting out of the car without being able to see and having to use it, I might as well had been tightrope walking blindfolded! He led me to the private room, and all I can say was it was soooooo up my alley! Rose petals, dim lighting, music, and food...all with the hottest man alive! Talk about a dream date...:-)

Your daddy is awesome baby girl. He has really set the bar high for Father's Day! We are definitely going to have to come with it! Although... you may make your grand appearance then, which would be the best Father's Day gift of all right?;-) lol....

Painting for the Nursery!

Ok, so we had so much fun with arts and crafts Friday night! The plan is to finish it with her handprints after she gets here, but for now it's hanging up in her room...

Can you tell we are excited?! :-)

"They" said...(A Letter to Melody)

-I shouldn't even be here. Didn't think Nana could have kids, and I am the oldest of 3 big-head ones. 😄
-Your daddy and I weren't meant to be...too young, and too sprung...now dont get me wrong, there are some things neither one of us shouldn't have done (i'll have to tell you about that waaayyyy later 😳...) but on July 10, 2010 after many breakups and fakeups, laughter, smiles and yes, tears...we came together before man and God and "what God has joined together, let NO MAN put asunder!"
-On October 31, 2011...5 weeks 6 days pregnant...you weren't visible and no heartbeat detected...😥sent your mommy to instant depression. 😰Couldn't understand how this could be happening...😭
but on the same night, had to change my mindframe..☺.Daddy was so strong for us, and friends and family (Uncle Bran, Terrance and Aunt Jess) came to the rescue...played Uno(i sucked pretty badly, but I got better with time. :-) and watched movies, most importantly, started praying...🙏 saying, "Lord not my will, but Your Will be done. Days later, I was  led to some scriptures (Isaiah 54 starting with verse 1 and Mark 5:41)
THIS JUST IN!!!
So I just realized that the 2 scriptures I was led to on that Monday, 11/7/2011  both had 5,4,1...hmm...and then I was reminded about the T.D.Jakes song that quotes both of those scriptures...which is CLEARLY confirmation that the Lord was speaking to me even then! The next day, 11/8/11, after being led to another O.B., (which was short- lived because she left to tend to her unborn twins earlier than expected)0...but she was definitely placed in my life for a short while for a reason...only met with her once!
GOD said...
-yes, you are pregnant....saw you on the monitor, heart beating strong and fast! I don't know if you were there all along or if God brought you back to me, but what I do know is that ONLY BY THE GRACE AND POWER OF GOD ARE WE HERE AT 33 WEEKS 2 DAYS WITH A TESTIMONY!!!! ITS SO AMAZING!!!!!


-Mommy