One of the things that fascinates me the most is that everybody is so different in the world and that’s exactly what makes the world work. For example, every time I hang up the phone with my accountant, I think to myself how great it is that he’s so passionate about that…. because I certainly am not. There are people who love to work with their hands, people who have been gifted with incredible creativity and artistry, people who have a way with words or a way with numbers. Introverts and extroverts. Leaders and team players. It’s really amazing.
It’s actually one of the first things that I loved about college. Whereas in high school, group projects were a nightmare… in college, it was amazing to see how a group of four or six (or in one extreme case of mine, 15) could come together and bring different talents, skills, and passions to the table. The group assignments we had in college were honestly some of the most challenging things I’ve ever done and they really required everyone to pitch in in different, and unique ways. There was always someone in the group who was capable of checking off a box for the project.
I really do value these differences, but there’s something extra special about meeting a kindred spirit. Someone who just gets you and your little weird idiosyncrasies right away. There’s just a certain kind of “click” that occurs. A kindred spirit, in my opinion, could have a lot of differences with you, but on a larger scale, there’s some sort of common thread (that may be impossible to even name!). Or, you find and see yourself in the other person in a positively eerie, but amazing, way.
While planning my collaboration with Minnie & Emma, Meredith (the owner!) and I had only ever emailed… we met in person a couple of weeks later for coffee and to look at the samples. I love her! It was one of those kindred spirits moments. It got to the point where I wasn’t sure if I was more excited about the collaboration and the adorable products or just getting to work with her!
She was smart and talented and I loved hearing her background. Honestly, we have quite a few similarities in working style and how we “got started” while still in college. And I was incredibly inspired by her career path and drive and dedication to her family.
Working with Meredith has been so fun and makes me even more excited to have collaborated on the fun products. I keep swapping my iPhone cases out and the notepad is in daily use!
At the end of the day, getting to meet (and work with) kindred spirits… and then share the excitement and final products with you makes me incredibly happy!
I am glory philip by name. Greetings to every one that is reading this testimony. I have been rejected by my husband after three(3) years of marriage just because another woman had a spell on him and he left me and the kid to suffer. one day when i was reading through the web, i saw a post on how this spell caster on this address [email protected] , have help a woman to get back her husband and i gave him a reply to his address and he told me that a woman had a spell on my husband and he told me that he will help me and after 2 days that i will have my husband back. i believed him and today i am glad to let you all know that this spell caster have the power to bring lovers back. because i am now happy with my husband. Thanks for Dr.FARA. His email: [email protected] or call his number +2348054265852.
I have been calling myself a Chill Mom™️ since having Jack and now I’m realizing that I’m even chiller with Rory. (Like is birth order really less about sibling order and more about the version of mom you’re born to?) I’ve been just rolling with Rory’s infancy and I’m so much happier. Maybe it’s just that I’m more tired with a toddler too, or know that it’s going to go by so fast, or just have more confidence… probably a combination. I feel less obsessive and less stressed out by the details. I’m “making it” without having to fake it. As an example, today I noticed I hadn’t tracked a single nap- just watching sleepy cues and trying to get to a “good enough” pattern as Rory’s naps consolidate. Is he following a ~perfect~ nap schedule? No. Are we thriving? Frankly, yes!
(If you want to read my original Chill Mom post, comment “chill mom” and l’ll send it to you via DM!)
We came, we saw elephants, we ate ice cream 🐘🦒🦓 @ashleybrooke and I always talk about how we became FAST friends. Somehow we have been right there with each other during some of life’s worst moments… so it’s extra sweet that we now get to celebrate the good ones! Watching our boys play together, a little baby in a stroller, and another baby on the way… it’s everything we dreamed of.
Somehow yesterday felt like a week, last month was last year, and last year was a decade ago… but then time is simultaneously going by so fast too. The past ten weeks have gone by in a blink! Everyone warns you it goes by fast and they’re not wrong…. The days are long but oh how I wish time would slow down a bit? Or that maybe I could bottle up a tiny bit of these precious boys at every stage so I could revisit them down the road 🤍
I have grown to LOVE baby wearing. Not only do I think it’s such a nice and cozy way to bond with baby, it’s also incredibly practical, especially when you have a toddler to keep up with too! The @wildbird aerial carrier was a treat for myself- and I’m so obsessed with it. 👶🏼 Leave a comment “wildbird” and I’ll DM you the color I have as well as my personal review of it (including some troubleshooting tips).
Some top level things I like; - it’s easy to put on! - it’s so, so comfortable (for me AND baby!) - the little flap is seamless and provides extra support while baby naps and privacy when we need/want it
This affordable rechargeable LED lamp is cute and then made even cuter with this wicker lampshade! 💡✨ No cords needed- just charge and place wherever you want. (Will be extra perfect for dining outdoors this summer!) 💫 Comment “lamp” and I’ll send you links to the LED lamp ($38 for a pair!) and the lampshade (available in a few styles- including a darling blue).
Not really in the mood to be in photos right now, but I keep telling myself I’ll want to look back on these moments and remember them. (Right?!) when I look at these photos in 10, 20, 30 years…
I hope I remember Jack “rescuing” Rory from a windy tent, not how I stood in front of my closet with tears in my eyes.
I hope I remember watching Jack roll down hills and play hop scotch and scoot down the sidewalk with his besties, not that I caught a glimpse of my reflection and didn’t recognize myself.
I hope I remember sitting outside with my friend happily watching our kids play (while watching the minutes until bedtime tick by), and not that I spent too much time zooming in and examining every new wrinkle on my face.
I hope I remember the pure joy of these early warm days with my little family whom I love so much 🤍
The weather is warming up and I’m feeling slightly more comfortable in my skin every day ☀️ Here’s what I wore last week as a mom of two. I have a two and a half year old toddler and a two month old so I need outfits I feel good in, can chase a little guy around in, AND that I can breastfeed easily while wearing. 🔗 Leave a comment with “OUTFITS” to get links to every outfit I wore!
This room is so very special 🤍 The little cars sprinkled everywhere (watch your step!). A tiny sock, never two, peeled off and tucked somewhere hidden away. Piles of books that grow almost as quickly as the little boy who sleeps here. Outgrown pants and shoes to grow into mingling in the closet. Often messy, and a little cluttered, but a little boy lives here. 🚘☀️🐶📚🧸
(Rory is still in our room, but eventually the boys will share. I can picture their little twin beds already!)
This reminds me. I need an accountant.
Great post! It's great to be reminded of our beautiful differences and to embrace them. We definitely not hear it enough.
XO,
Olivia
Love this post! I totally agree about how it is when you mesh well with another person- like they get you and you them. To me, that priceless.
Awe this is cute! I just love it when you find someone and right away you just click and mesh so well together. Makes for some wonderful memories:)
Annie
A College Confession
That's wonderful and exactly how I feel about my best friend!
Keep It Simple
I am glory philip by name. Greetings to every one that is reading this testimony. I have been rejected by my husband after three(3) years of marriage just because another woman had a spell on him and he left me and the kid to suffer. one day when i was reading through the web, i saw a post on how this spell caster on this address [email protected] , have help a woman to get back her husband and i gave him a reply to his address and he told me that a woman had a spell on my husband and he told me that he will help me and after 2 days that i will have my husband back. i believed him and today i am glad to let you all know that this spell caster have the power to bring lovers back. because i am now happy with my husband. Thanks for Dr.FARA. His email: [email protected] or call his number +2348054265852.