Jenna writes: Hello Shelly! How are you? I visit Christina's Official Website on a weekly basis and I always enjoy reading and looking and the new stuff that has been added. I'm such a devoted fan of Christina's. I think she is so inspirational, and being able to actually write an e-mail to her Mum just blows my mind!

And I would really like to congratulate you on the time and effort you must put into the website! You're absolutely amazing! I have a question that I was hoping you might answer for me.

I watched the closing ceremony of the Winter Olympics and of course Christina's awesome performance. I instantly fell in love with her new song 'Infatuation,' but as I was listening to the lyrics I noticed they said 'Mama used to warn me / to beware those Latin lovers / she said I gave my heart too soon / and that's how I became your mother.' I hope you don't mind me asking, but I was just wondering if this is any connection with you, as Christina's father is Latin, isn't he?

Thanks again for all the wonderful things you do! Keep up the good work!

Love From Jenna!
Gold Coast, Australia

Shelly: Hello Jenna! Thank you so much for your kind words. It truly does mean a lot to me. And no, I don't mind your asking at all. Actually, the words to 'Infatuation' -- the story it tells -- is fiction, not true. It was, however, inspired in some areas by our lives. I did warn her about men, as all mothers do their daughters, and to be careful about giving her heart away too soon.

I didn't swoon and accidentally become pregnant by her Latin father, as the song would infer, however. We were already married when I found out I was expecting Christina. And of course, Latin men have had influence over both of us in our lives, which have taught us rich lessons in life as well.

I hope this helps.