Oso & Me is a brand I’ve loved for Jack since (literally!) he was born. They just generously sent a huge package for Jack and the new baby. They also gave me a discount code for everyone, which I wanted to share. It’s way harder than it should be to find high quality play clothes…
Here’s what we’ve been up to over the past couple of weeks, according to my camera roll. After an unlucky start to soccer, it’s in full swing now and it’s been a blast! Jack is loving it way more than I could have imagined and it’s a bright spot in our weekends. It’s incredibly muddy…
I can’t wait to curl up on the couch with a book and a cozy blanket once the weather cools down! I don’t do a lot of seasonal decorating, but I am looking forward to incorporating a few fall touches throughout our home. I love decorating our front porch with lots of mums and and…
It’s time for another “ten things” post. I stole this idea from my friend Kelly– but it’s basically just an old school blog post where I share the first ten things that come to mind… Ready, set, go! ONE // A Movie Era Years ago, I was obsessed with going to the movies. I had that MoviePass…
Just a few cute things that feel Nantucket-y to me! Obviously feeling very inspired by this beautiful, special island. I always love collecting product links and then sitting down to put together a collage. Sometimes it doesn’t come together as beautifully, but most of the time it naturally has the perfect vibe I was going…
Last week was filled with fortunate and unfortunate events. I have nothing to complain about because everything worked out in the end, but whew I am tired. Launch parties! Live television! Dinners in the city! But also getting locked out of my house accidentally! And misplaced wallets! By Sunday I was drained and just needed to……..
I’m a big fan of Etsy and could easily spend hours going up and down various rabbit holes! It’s my go-to for anything personalized, and I love discovering new small businesses. In addition to customized pieces, I love browsing Etsy for home decor. With a bit of searching, I can find exactly what I’m looking…
I have to admit that after a couple of weeks of being super lazy, I kicked into full gear this week getting everything back in order and catching up and getting (dare I say it?) a little ahead. I was doing the bare minimum and letting things at the house slip through the cracks…. laundry sat…
I wanted to highlight one of my favorite small businesses today! My sister actually introduced me to the brand Sprinkled With Pink when she got me a denim jacket for my wedding. USE CARLY10 FOR 10% OFF! I’ve been a fan since and they’ve expanded their product offerings soooo much. Truly cute and useful things….
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!)
