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!)
About ten days ago, I noticed that today’s forecast was looking WARM. I told Mike, “We’re walking into town and sitting outside and I’m getting a beer. Put it on your calendar.” It ended up being warmer than forecasted (almost eighty degrees!) and let me tell you, it delivered. Today felt like the beginning of The Season™: dinners al fresco, beers/fries/ice creams, and late bedtimes. Indulging in it all because the kids are only getting older and we’re the grownups (somehow) and we get to make the rules ✌🏻
Dress is @tuckernuck & sweater is @kiltecollection
@pennylinndesigns and I hosted a “learn to needlepoint” class this past weekend and it was everything ✨ Needlepoint has been such a bright spot in my life over the past five years- and it’s gotten me through some difficult times. Because it’s helped me so much, sharing this hobby with others has turned into a mini life mission of mine. To sit in a room (my beautiful office space designed by @clare.sull!) with pro stitchers and needlepoint newbies alike was one of my dreams come true. I loved seeing women chatting, meeting, and bonding over this beautiful craft 🪡 Honestly, the needlepoint world is (sadly) filled with a lot of gatekeeping and competitiveness; this weekend proved that it doesn’t have to- and shouldn’t- be this way! It’s for EVERYONE. Whether you’ve never picked up a canvas in your life or you’re working on heirloom stockings for your family, there’s room for everyone at this table.
📍 Leave a comment saying “needlepoint” and I’ll send you my go-to resources for getting started with needlepoint!
Motherhood is pure JOY to me– nothing makes me happier than being with my boys! I wear my @haverhillcollection personalized jewelry every day as a symbol of my love for them– it’s a constant reminder for me of my greatest purpose. To celebrate my first Mother’s Day with TWO boys, I sent in my Haverhill necklace to add Rory’s birthstone and initial alongside Jack’s! I also got a second bracelet to stack with Jack’s. Love that this personalized jewelry can be altered as our family grows. Haverhill’s jewelry is designed to be lived in (perfect for busy moms!) made from solid 14k gold with high-quality birthstones so I never have to take it off to exercise, shower, or sleep. Use code MOTHERSDAY15 for 15% off!
#haverhillpartner
We got a mama-approved family photo of the four of us 👏🏻 I wasn’t really paying attention to our calendar while in the end of pregnancy/newborn bubble and realized quite late that Jack had some time off from daycare and preschool this week. Mike and I quickly decided to book a last minute trip to Florida to visit my family and enjoy the warm weather ☀️
Absolutely gorgeous!
Hunter
Prep on a Budget
I love wearing bows as an easy accessory. Have you seen the article about them on Vogue.com? http://www.vogue.com/vogue-daily/article/the-bow-is-the-seasons-most-versatile-hair-accent/#1
Madeline | Ring-a-Round a Rosey | Bloglovin’
Love it! But it's making me regret cutting my hair.
-Katherine
http://scallopedandbows.blogspot.ca
Your hair looks absolutely beautiful! The bow is the perfect finishing touch!
LOVE the bow – I always think they look so classy and put-together! I just love wearing my hair down too much that I don't get to wear them too often.
I simply love this!
Love the bow!
Aw! This looks too cute!
Constance || Prep Northwest
love this! so simple, yet so adorable.
xo, Kira
apairofchicpearls.blogspot.com
Your hair is so adorable like that! Love the bow.
http://thepreppysisters.blogspot.com
This blog makes me so happy. I'm finally embracing my inner prepster! Keep it up I love reading and getting wonderful ideas and solutions! Knowing that someone that always looks so put together and fashionable has everyday problems like me gives me hope. You da bomb.
I loveLOVElove this look, Carly!!
Love your bow and curls!
Lauren,
http://www.atouchofsoutherngrace.com/
beautiful! i have such trouble curling my hair… xo jillian – cornflake dreams
I LOVE that curling iron, I got it before the holidays and don't know what I did before I had it! I just cut my hair short, so I'll have to think of a few new styles!
XO
http://www.livebowfully.com
Love the curls! I wish you would do more YouTube videos- like a 'getting ready with me' for day/night/weekend. You always look so put together so I'd love to know your routine!!
This hair is perfect!!! You're making me rethink bows.
I love the hair!
Too cute!
Gorgeous curls! I went through an overkill-tweeny-bow stage (don't we all…) so I've strayed away from them for the past few years, but I LOVE the way you pull it off! So classy.
LOVE THIS! I used to wear bows all the time (I even had a ribbon display on the inside of my cabinet), and this totally makes me want to bring those ribbons back. Your hair is so perfectly curled 🙂 Thanks for the inspo!
xo, K
http://www.BKCsquared.com