Khadeejah Edwards

Just a girl with her essentials.

I love finding outfits to pair with my baby girl. I’ll match with her forever Comment SHOP below to receive a DM with the link to shop this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/4N0Uu Mommy and me outfits #ltkstyletip #ltkkids #ltkbaby #mommy #mommyandme #mommylife #daughter #motherhood #girlmom #ootd #outfitinspo #outfitoftheday #momfashion #momanddaughter #summer #beach

Breakfast at our house, featuring our @pegperegousa high chair and our @theofficialnouka plate, bib, and utensils. Comment SHOP below to receive a DM with the link to shop this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/4MqSP Ariya has been doing so well with eating solids. We went straight into baby led weaning and giving her foods she can eat independently. She loves food. We haven’t had any issues with her eating, she’s developing those fine motor and gross skills by being able to eat without assistance! This is my fourth time introducing solids to my baby’s this way, and it’s been effective every time. So proud of my baby girl!

I’ve had to wait a long time to have a daughter, and it’s as beautiful as I thought it would be. I look forward to all the things I’ll get to do with her throughout her years. All the experiences she will face for the first time and I’ll be right there helping her navigate them all. Giving her the independence she will want while also giving the support she will need. I look at her and I see the little girl in me, and I just want to be for her what I needed as a little girl. #motherhood #momlife #momblogger #momanddaughter #motherlove #motherdaughter #girlmom #bestfriend #momsofinstagram #explore #explorepage

Amari’s first week of ISR swim class is completed. I am so proud of him, he is doing amazing. He’s jumping to his instructor and busing a trusting bond with her, which makes the class so much easier and less tearful. He’s smiling throughout the class and loves getting praises for doing a good job! ISR is a program that teaches children ages 6 months to 6 years old survival swimming skills, also known as Self-Rescue skills. The goal of ISR is to teach children how to get themselves to safety if they end up in the water alone. ISR lessons include skills like rolling onto their backs to float, swimming a short distance, and turning over to continue swimming and floating until they can reach safety. Yes, it’s scary, and there are a lot of tears the first week, but the reward is great. Knowing that my children will be safe around water makes it worth it! Plus, as you can see Amari is already having a good time! Thank you @isrmissmia

Taking my kids out every day, so they know how to act when we are in public. I never understood people who want parents of multiple children to stay at home. How will children learn how to behave in public if they’re not wanted in public places? If I allowed the amount of stares I get from people and unsolicited advice about how “I have my hands full” to impact my decision, I would never go outside with my children. I know any amount of children beyond two is deemed as “a lot of kids”. Society has made us believe that the only acceptable amount of children is two, and preferably a girl and a boy. While, having five children can be challenging at times, it’s not uncommon nor is it taboo. So, why the stares? Why the comments? Why the sighs when we walk into a facility? Especially with children that you don’t have to pay for, help with, watch, or care for. I am forever going to take my kids into public spaces, they’re welcomed just like everyone else.

Excuse me? How is Ariya Seven months old already!? Time is flying so fast. My sweet baby girl is eating solids, crawling, laughing like crazy, playing, and being loved on by everyone! It’s been such a joy having her these last seven months. We love you Ari Girl🤍

Amari’s first day of ISR (infant swimming resource) lessons. It’s so important to me that my children know how to swim, and not just swim, but are able to rescue themselves if they were to ever fall in a large body of water. Growing up I went to pools but never formally learned how to swim. So, I’m very anxious around water. I’d much rather be on land. I don’t want that for my kids. I want them to have the freedom to go to a pool without fear and know that they have the resources and tools to swim accurately and safely. Today was hard, Amari cried a lot, but I know in the end he’s going to do very well! I’m excited for each of them to take this class! Can’t wait to show you guys Amari swimming in the end!

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I actually got emotional editing this video, because it’s so true. As a girl who’s father never wanted to be apart of my life, never called or came to a birthday, graduation, etc. and then tragedy died while I was young, my husband is 1000% healing my inner child. Every time he holds our daughter, plays with her, speaks about her future and the man/role he wants to play in her life, I am healing. Every time she smiles at him, reaches for him, laughs when he plays with her, my inner child is saying “it all works out.” We all have our things that life has thrown our way, some of us have it harder than others, but I know my life has shaped me into the mother I am today. It’s shaped me for the better. While I do sometimes wish my dad could have lived longer and maybe gotten a chance to change his mind about me, I can’t change the past. So, I’m dealing with the cards I was dealt and making lemons out of lemonade. I’m just so happy my baby girl has an amazing dad. She’s already off to a way better start than I ever was, and that’s all I want for my children, to not share in any of my trauma. #explore #explorepage #momsofinstagram #husband #babygirl #daughter #childhoodtrauma #specialbond #daddyanddaughter #dads #realfathers #family #motherhood #momlife

It’s so crazy to think that just a few years ago I was pursing a career that I was passionate about, taking care of my two kids, and thinking that marriage would be far in the future. Now in 2024, I’m living out a dream. I’m in a healthy and stable marriage with my husband who loves me and my children. Who supports me, who cares for my well being and supports my passions. Raising some pretty amazing kids, who even during the trying times that come with being a stay at home mom, I wouldn’t trade for anything. Funny how life can change so much. #explore #momsofinstagram #sahm #wife #motherhood #momlife #momof5 #boymom #girlmom #momblogger #lifewithkids