Yes, I was a terribly unattractive baby. No Baby Gap modeling gigs for me. It’s honestly a little strange though, because when I look at the baby picture you can totally tell it’s me. (You know, if I crossed my eyes.)
My poor parents.
Anyway, today is my birthday. Twenty-two seems really old. Like, grown up old.
Happy Birthday! 22 is not old, trust me. I know the feeling of getting old, I turn 25 in 36 days, and I say I feel old. Enjoy your year of being 22, you only get to be that age for a short 365 days!
Move over coastal grandmother, it’s going to be a red hot summer for me ❤️💃🏻🔥 I am love-love-loving red lately and I am incorporating the hue more and more into my everyday outfits. It’s a little bolder than I typically go for and, even though I’m three months postpartum, I’m feelin’ it! 👉🏻 Leave a comment saying “red” and I’ll send you the links to my outfits featured in the Reel!
My little roar-bear and I made it through the fourth trimester together 🧸 These past twelve weeks have flown by. I can’t wrap my head around the fact that we only just met- I feel like I have known Rory my whole life.
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).
Happy Birthday!!!
Happy Birthday!!
Happy Birthday Carly!
Happy Birthday Carly!
xx Emily @ laughliveandshop.blogspot.com
Happy Birthday! 22 is not old, trust me. I know the feeling of getting old, I turn 25 in 36 days, and I say I feel old. Enjoy your year of being 22, you only get to be that age for a short 365 days!
Happy Birthday lady! Hope 22 is absolutely wonderful!
Happy Birthday!!! <3
Happy birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am friends with you on facebook, follow you on tumblr, here, prep talk, and lemon mag. You are amazing!
Happy Birthday, girl!!
Happy Birthday! 🙂
Happy Birthday, Carly! My birthday is Friday…I'm turning 18 and it kind of seems like the end of the word. Hope you have a great day!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CARLY!
I hope you have a super day filled with lots of love, flowers, laughter, presents, cake and many special happy memories!
x
Happy Birthday! Enjoy your special day doing whatever your heart desires.
Happy Birthday! Have a wonderful day!
Happy birthday, Carly! Enjoy your senior year at Gtown!
Michele
ha! youre too cute. happy birthday chickadee! xoxo jillian:: cornflake dreams
Happy birthday Carly!! Live it uppp! xo
Happy Birthday! I hope it's amazing (:
Happy Birthday Carly!
Happy Birthday Girl!! Make it a great one!
Happy Birthday! Saw your article on the today/msnbc page. That is so exciting. Best of luck during your senior year.
Happy Birthday Carly!
Happy birthday!
Happy Birthday sweet Carly!
Aw, what a cute photo! Happy 22nd!
Happy happy birthday! Hope wonderful things are in store for the year ahead for you. 🙂
Happy Birthday Carly!!
xoxo.
Happy Birthday!
Happy belated birthday! September birthdays are the best. 😉 (19th)
Happy Birthday! love the baby picture-too funny!
Happy Birthday!