Don't You Worry About A Thing

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Song of the day - Don't You Worry About A Thing by Stevie

 

As the morning of January 1, 2020 was ending, I was ready to make myself a new year Playlist and start the year off right. There were a number of songs that I felt were appropriate. I was listening to a lot of Wale lately, Maze is never too far away. Rick James. A little Bobby Brown. And the greatest of all time, Mr. Stevie Wonder. Now, what is the first song that I'll play for the first day of the new decade? As my eyes surveyed the choices in my newly formed list, Stevie jumped out of the cell phone. Don't You Worry About A Thing felt like words to begin each day of your life. On October 12, of 2020, who would have guessed what this year would bring and the new "worries" that have surfaced?

We decided to send Bryce back to the pre-k program at his old daycare. The same one that had Zara reading and writing before starting kindergarten. With him missing out on seven months of socialization and any formal curriculum, we made the tough decision to send him back. We know how privileged we are to be allowed to make that call on our own. Condolences to all of the folks who've lost loved ones from covid. 

Raising children isn't easy. There's so many mistakes. So many things to worry about. One of the things that I am very sensitive to is raising black children in this world. And I am especially sensitive to what my son will face as a black man. God willing, we all survive this pandemic and things get back to normal. Let's say Bryce enters kindergarten not fully prepared. Socially or academically. Do I believe he'll get the benefit of the doubt. Absolutely not. I will do my best to ensure that he's prepared and putting his best foot forward. 

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