finding beauty, confidence, and rest in motherhood
I wrote this a few months ago – July sometime I think. It took me a really really long time to fall into the groove with two kids. Like, one or two days out of the week went well, that’s it. Thankfully, everyone has aged a bit – me included – and we’re handling the […]
The threenager has landed! On October 2nd, Miss Jemma turned three years old and this first month has been awesome. Truly, she is full of a fresh zest and although we “fight” over who is the boss on occasion, we’re having a ball exploring and learning about everything under the sun. I mean, just today […]
This weekend marks the end of deal season for me :( The weather has turned, so no yard sale-ing and LMNOP is the final consignment sale in my area until next spring. I’d be in a puddle of tears had I not found such amazing deals last night, but since I did, I’ll hold strong […]
The Beauty Revealed Project that I blogged about … well, they were at a birth conference the other week and if you look real close at the booth … yep, that’s Max and I on the left! Loving /// this sweater tunic. I saw it styled over here and used my Anthro birthday coupon to […]
Well, hello hello. Here’s a little peek at real life – pretty much a rotation of leggings and skinny jeans. Or a fresh pair of pajamas after my midday shower if we aren’t going anywhere. What can I say, life in the ‘burbs is pretty relaxed in the fashion department. A few style highlights worth […]
Max has checked off three more doctor’s appointments, all of which resulted in good news! Yippee! First up was his final appointment at Mary Bridge. We met with his surgeon who checked out his incision. She gave him a thumbs up on its’ healing and unless we have any further concerns we don’t have […]
Oh, the pumpkin patch! Or, as Jemma insists, the pumpkin farm :) Jemma + Max have had two opportunities to visit the pumpkin farm thus far and Jemma is already begging her Daddy for a third visit before pumpkin season comes to a close. The first trip was with the aunts. Dominic sent me to […]
A new tradition. Starting at age three. A little interview.In her words. What is your favorite color? purple What is your favorite toy? Dora What is your favorite fruit? apples What is your favorite tv show? Dora the Explorer What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch? dinosaur sticks (fish […]
Late this summer I participated in a Beauty Revealed Project photo shoot thanks to the lovely LCS Photography. The BRP focuses on capturing postpartum bodies – the remnants of pregnancy and the reality of motherhood. At first I shied away from the idea … me? Bare? I mean, I did it once … kind […]
“This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group™ and Lean Cuisine, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #HonestlyGood #ad http://comp.ly/3/8vNxcO.” You know that song Man on the Run? Well, most days I feel like I’m the mom version … I’m mom on the run! At least that’s […]
Don’t forget to enter the birthday giveaway! Oh hey – twenty seven! My birthday weekend was super fab. Lots of fun, family and adventures. Oh, and dessert too. Because I’m all about that. For as long as I can remember I’ve had pumpkin pie for my birthday treat. Tradition! Tra-dit-ion! Yep, that was Fiddler on […]