We had a pretty great week here and looking forward to a nice weekend. We’re hosting friends tomorrow night and then Mike’s parents on Saturday. And we’re doing Easter at our house. I know “busy” has become a bad word, but in the case, I feel “busy” in the very best possible way. I don’t…
A simple post today just sharing some of the cute cute cute items catching my eye for kids right now. Since having Jack, I swear I’m way more inclined to splurge on clothes for him than I am myself. It’s just more fun! Here are some things I’ve been eyeing. GINGHAM POPLIN SHIRT // CABLE…
Happy Friday! I wanted to give a big plug to the Whole Foods’ tulip selection. They were on sale this weekend and I picked up a couple of bunches on a whim. They didn’t look that special in the store, honestly, but they have been blooming in the most beautiful way!! The picture below was…
This such strange timing to make a blog post about needlepoint stockings. It’s March! Everyone is counting down the days until spring! Well, maybe it’s because it feels like a winter wonderland as I’m writing this (we are getting the tail end of a nor’easter) or because I’m in the thick of stitching Mike’s stocking…….
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! We’ve had a relatively normal week over here, which is honestly a relief! A nor’easter did roll through early in the week, but thankfully we were spared the worst of it! The wind was more intense than the snow, but it could have been a lot worse. A highlight of the…
Another great week in the books. I just feel like we’re really hitting a good groove and inching closer to warm weather 😉 LAST WEEK’S WIN: It’s so hard to choose but probably seeing so many friends that I haven’t seen in actual years. (Many since before the pandemic!) One of my best friends from childhood…
I’m back with another what I bought on Amazon post and wanted to share some of the things I picked up on Amazon last month! Kids New Balance // I loved my New Balances so much that I had to get a pair for Jack! Kids Bike Helmet // We ordered Jack this little bike helmet after…
This past weekend, I finally got the chance to do an in-studio live class at Peloton Studios in NYC. I’ve been trying to get into an in-person class for a while and the stars finally aligned! I wanted to share my experience because I know a lot of you enjoy Peloton as much as I…
Lucite is super in right now. You’ve got lucite trays, lucite chairs, and now lucite bangles!!! I’m always looking for fun and new ways to brighten up my daily stacks. I tend to be pretty boring, wearing the same bracelets day after day. These lucite bangles are bright, fun, and different. Accessory Scout is one…
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!
