Here’s what the past two weeks have looked like according to my camera roll! I had my first full 24 hours away from Jack. The daytime wasn’t so bad because of daycare…. but I was quite nervous about not spending the night with him! I had a feeling he would be totally fine (he was…
I went through some of the analytics here to figure out what were the “best of” 2021. It’s always fun to look back and see what resonated across the board. Here is what tipped the scales in 2021: TOP POSTS: #1: Is the Nap Dress Worth it? *** #2: Jack’s Birth Story #3: First Trimester…
DIARY No.54 Here’s the past two weeks according to my phone’s camera roll. Mike and I love these Kodiak Cake pancakes. They are super easy to make and are packed with protein. I don’t make them often but whenever I want kind of a “treat”-like weekend breakfast, these are a go-to. Teddy moves throughout the…
What a fun week!!! Truly gorgeous weather and Mike’s friend came and visited for a few days, so that was great, too. LAST WEEK’S WIN: Mike and I squeezed in a couple of date nights together. Jack is there too and for the most part sleeps through dinner, but it’s just been so nice to…
Let me just come right out and say that I watched an obscene amount of shows this summer and during the first few weeks postpartum. Not going to lie, at times looking forward to another episode of tv was the only thing getting me through an evening or tough day. Towards the end of my…
Today’s guest post is by my bestie Elsa. I feel so lucky that we met after I moved to Morris County a few years ago. I had been stalking her Instagram and had planned to reach out to meet up when we moved… and she beat me to it! We had a coffee “date” together…
I can’t believe we have another week of parenting under our belts. Granted… things are pretty straightforward so forward (so many feedings! so many naps!), but every day that passes I think to myself, “We’re doing this! We’re really doing this!” Life has been a bit of a blur as we follow the lead of…
Oh this past week was full on summer mode!!! We had a little bit of everything from intense heat to afternoon thunderstorms. June is one of my favorite months and I am trying to relish every single day the best I can!! LAST WEEK’S WIN: I took a really hard barre class at the gym….
I had such an easy, breezy week and it was so nice. Mike and I are heading down the shore this weekend to celebrate our niece’s second birthday and get some quality time in by the beach. I’m hoping it stays pretty warm to really lean into a summer mood. ON MY RADAR 6.4.21 Here’s…
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!)
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!
