The stack of books on my nightstand has been growing! I’ve basically resigned to the fact that unless I’m on a legit vacation or stuck on a plane with no Wifi, I’m not going to get a ton of reading done. 20 pages here and there is all I can muster for now. (There are some…
Who doesn’t love a great piece of needlepoint? When I was first introduced to Needlepaint, I knew it was going to be a go-to gift source for the impossible-to-buy-for and the impossible-to-impress recipients. Needlepaint makes custom needlepoint belts! I think these are the best. It used to be that you had to bribe someone in your…
I have a few trips coming up: Dallas, Atlanta, and Alaska (!!!). I’m going to Dallas for the rewardStyle conference and I’ve been on the hunt for cute clothes. Everyone is always dressed to the nines; I find it pretty overwhelming and intimidating. I’m really just excited to see some of my live-far-away friends… and…
I’ve been finding myself slipping in and out of a bit of a funk recently. Part of it is that I feel like I’m right in the middle of a plateau. Not really in terms of goals, more in terms of personal growth. I typically like plateaus. Back in my rowing days, a plateau was…
Joules Wellies (c/o) + Devon Maryn Yoga Capris (c/o) One word for the week? SNOW. I actually don’t mind the snowfall part so much. (It’s the brown slush that we have to trudge through the next day that I don’t like.) While the sidewalks are pretty gross, I have to admit that the city takes on…
Jodi Picoult is one of my favorite authors. If you haven’t read any of her books, you need to add at least a few to your reading list. Definitely read: The Pact, My Sister’s Keeper, Nineteen Minutes, and Plain Truth. That’s a pretty good starting point to get a feel for Picoult’s writing style. I’m not sure…
February is the roughest month for me. I will certainly have to make a yearly trip to Florida because it does make the month go by faster. My first winter here, I assumed that on March 1 spring would be in full force. HA! No, it does not happen like that. February, although short, seems…
One of my favorite posts from the archive is about “The Supposed Tos.” I’ve actually talked with a few people about expanding on it in a bigger way, but for now… the blog seems like just as good a platform as any. If you haven’t read the first post, here’s the Sparknotes version of it….
I feel like I have ben traveling so much since the beginning of this year. The trips haven’t been too long, but it can be really easy to fall out of the swing of things when you’re constantly on the road. Luckily I’ve managed to figure out how to have fun on my trips while still…
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!
