I was only gone a day and a half
Posted on Jan 12, 2010 09:13:23 PM
This is going to be brief. It’s bedtime at my house, actually, it’s about 30 minutes past my kids bedtime. However, I left on Sunday for a conference in Nashville. I returned this morning. The conference was great. But, was it worth it?
My children are whiney and have cried at the drop of a hat all afternoon. It’s kind of a long story but my mom and I had a disagreement last week in front of the boys. My husband and I never argue. And, I don’t mean, we never argue. Period. You can read about that on Skimbaco Lifestyle where I entered a contest and my post is called I Found My Reason.
My mom though has a bit of a flare for the dramatics and chose to argue in front of my children. The only two people my children have witnessed arguing has been my mother and I. She has cancer and is extremely emotional and it’s ….well anyway, last week, the kids were decidedly upset with the way she talked to me.
They haven’t really wanted to stay out there that much since. And, that’s a major ordeal because normally we bring them home kicking and screaming. But, in the last week, they have not only asked to stay home but have begged to come home. They do ask to go out there but don’t want to stay long. And, of course, with me being gone, they were with her because my husband had to work.
And now, I have two extremely whiney boys. And I hate it. I love social media. I love the writing, the networking, the helping raise money for my son’s school through social media..I love it all. But, are attending conferences worth it if my children are going to be so adversely affected?
I have one more trip planned that is in reference to social media but it is in Orlando and it is a family trip to Disney. Other than that, I just don’t know if I can leave me kids again for a while. I don’t like for them to be this upset.
There’s more to why this bothers me so much but I’m cutting this short so I can go snuggle with my kiddos tonight. It just has to be that way.
The Princess and the Frog’ Soundtrack
Posted on Oct 24, 2009 09:35:18 PM
Multi-platinum, 3-time Grammy Award-winning Def Jam recording artist Ne-Yo adds two new credits to his long list of successes over the last three years, starting with the announcement that his new song, “Never Knew I Needed”, will be the featured end credit song in Walt Disney’s ‘The Princess and the Frog’ animated motion picture event. The single was blasted out to Urban, Urban AC and Rhythmic radio on October 14th. Plans for the video, directed by Melina, will be announced shortly. The soundtrack album will be available November 23rd, and the movie, whose action takes place in New Orleans and the Louisiana bayou, will open in theatres on December 11th.
In addition to Ne-Yo’s contribution, ‘The Princess and the Frog’ Soundtrack boosts a colorful collection of original songs and a lively orchestral score, both composed and conducted by Randy Newman.
‘The Princess and the Frog’ Soundtrack Tracklisting (get a sneak peek here)
1. Never Knew I Needed - Performed by Ne-Yo
2. Down in New Orleans (Prologue) - Performed by Anika Noni Rose as "Tiana"
3. Down in New Orleans - Performed by Dr. John
4. Almost There - Performed by Anika Noni Rose as "Tiana"
5. Friends on the Other Side - Performed by Keith David as "Dr. Facilier"
6. When We’re Human – Performed by Michael Leon-Wooley as "Louis," Bruno Campos as "Prince Naveen" and Anika Noni Rose as "Tiana" featuring Terence Blanchard on Trumpet
7. Gonna Take You There – Performed by Jim Cummings as "Ray" featuring Terrance Simien on Accordion
8. Ma Belle Evangeline - Performed by Jim Cummings as "Ray" featuring Terence Blanchard on Trumpet
9. Dig a Little Deeper – Performed by Jenifer Lewis as "Mama Odie" featuring the Pinnacle Gospel Choir
10. Down in New Orleans (Finale) - Performed by Anika Noni Rose as "Tiana"
11. Fairy Tale/Going Home – Score
12. I Know This Story - Score
13. The Frog Hunters/Gator Down – Score
14. Tiana’s Bad Dream – Score
15. Ray Laid Low – Score
16. Ray/Mama Odie - Score
17. This Is Gonna Be Good – Score
Check out the Official Website for The Princess and The Frog and you an pre-order your own copy on Amazon too