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Jordin Sparks hilariously jokes she can’t remember things like she used to: ‘Mom brain is absolutely

Jordin Sparks hilariously jokes she can’t remember things like she used to: ‘Mom brain is absolutely Jordin Sparks is rolling with the punches of motherhood.Speaking to Fox News, the “Tattoo” singer, actress and entrepreneur revealed the biggest adjustments she’s had to make since becoming a mother to her 14-month-old son, Dana Isaiah Thomas Jr. — and openly admitted she just doesn’t quite have it quite like she used to. JORDIN SPARKS SAYS HER BABY'S UMBILICAL CORD WAS 'WRAPPED AROUND HIS NECK TWICE' DURING BIRTH "My son DJ, he keeps me on my toes. That definitely helps but 'mom brain' is absolutely a thing," Sparks, 29, joked of how she keeps herself mentally up to snuff to deal with an ever-growing toddler. “There are things that I just – I can't remember. Like, I wish I could recall and I'm like 'Why can't I do this anymore, it's crazy.' “But I definitely think taking time for yourself is very important. Doing things that make you happy, doing things that calm you down and bring you peace and bring you joy definitely help, especially in this crazy world,” she added.  Singer and actress Jordin Sparks, center, plays in the shallow end at Kalahari Resorts with husband Dana Isaiah, left, and their son DJ. (Jordin Sparks/Kalahari Resorts) The former “American Idol” partnered with Kalahari Resorts & Conventions this summer for #NationalWaterparkDay on July 28 and opened up about the bond she and her family have shared throughout the years that she hopes to continue in her young family as well. “Every day there's always something that I'm like, 'Whoa, I wasn't expecting that,' you know. I think the biggest thing was I've always loved kids and I knew that if ever I had the opportunity to become a mother if it happened for me that I knew that I would love it,” Sparks shared. “But I had no idea that I was going to adore it so much. JORDIN SPARKS 'IN SHOCK' AFTER LOSING FOUR LOVED ONES IN QUICK SUCCESSION “He is just the greatest thing but at the same time, with my family it has been very important to have that tight-knit family and also the support,” continued Sparks, adding that since they don’t live near many of their family members, they relish in the outside support they receive from trusted friends and neighbors. “My mom came out when we went to Kalahari Resorts this past weekend and she's able to come and be with us and my husband's mom will come out and help if we need,” she explained. “His sister, his grandma, like we have a ton of people who are just always offering to be able to help and I mean it's nice to have that because some people aren't as lucky to have family that wants to be there, you know.”  Singer and actress Jordin Sparks at Kalahari Resorts with husband Dana Isaiah, left, their son DJ and Sparks' mother Jodi, right. (Jordin Sparks/Kalahari Resorts) The Grammy-nominated songstress has taken motherhood in stride, admitting that DJ “teaches me lessons and he shows me areas that I need to work on in myself all the time. And I think that’s a beautiful thing.” While fostering a healthy bond with your child is paramount in the

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