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!
I love this little chart you made! The plum earrings are amazing!! 🙂
AJ | TheAJMinute
@TheAJMinute
I'm in love with deep plum shades this fall.. dying!
adding the fall jacket too
im going to start doing charts like these!
great post, love the items
xx
http://anoddgirl.blogspot.com.au
I love the TB bag transition 🙂
Hunter
http://www.preponabudget.com
These are perfect transitions into fall, I absolutely love all of your choices! Especially the hot pink into plum! Great post
Olivia
prepessentials.blogspot.com
I'm mostly just looking forward to transitioning my summer tanks into my under the bed boxes and bringing my cozy sweaters out! But being in the south, it won't be Fall for another 2 months. 🙁
<3
carelessly graceful
I've been transitioning my nail polish from bright neons to more fall appropriate colors! Also I've been going back to leather for a purse and away from my brightly colored Lilly Tote…sigh…until next summer! Love all the transition pieces you chose!
-Alex
http://www.monstermisa.blogspot.com/
I love this from -> to chart you made! I love a good fall blazer!
Lauren,
http://atouchofsoutherngrace.blogspot.com/
Hate to say it but I'm transitioning from sandals to booties! Gonna miss the warm weather 🙁
katiesbliss.com
I feel like all these transitions are pointed towards me, or at least it feels like it.
Your Friend, Jess
What a great idea! I love this feature, timing couldn't have been more perfect!
I love this, and those plum earrings and loafers are gorgeous!
Mana
Fashion and Happy Things
Madras tote bag to Dooney & Bourke leather cross body.
Bold nail colors to neutral tones.
This is sad to see the end of summer.
Awesome chart!
Love the earrings and the bags!!
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This and the weather we've been having lately has me so ready for fall! My big transition was back into wearing the uniform, haha.
I am in love love love with this!! I'm especially obsessed with the boat shoes–loafers transition!!
Meredith
monogrammeredith.blogspot.com
Love this! It's a cute idea and I love the blazers.
xo
Dylan
http://www.sartorialspice.com