In light of the recent tragedy with Kate Spade, I am finally pushing myself to publish a piece on a topic that I’ve went back and forth on since we started blogging. A glimpse into my normal life with anxiety.
I’ll start by saying that life is hard. It doesn’t matter the amount of money, friends, or fancy things you surround yourself with. With social media and pretty filters, it’s easy to feel like everyone around you is living a better life.
See this picture right here…this is the picture of a happy mom, who has a great family, amazing friends, the best job, more things than I could ever want. You know what you can’t see is I also have anxiety and panic attacks.
There’s this little thing called mom guilt that I’ve carried with me since my first son was born, and I am finally putting it aside! I have been fortunate enough to work part-time since my first baby was born. My mother had watched my littles until they went to preschool at age 2. They now go to preschool 3 days a week and are home with me the other two. Their preschool requires your child to go full time one year prior to entering kindergarten.
I had thought about pulling them out and finding somewhere else that allows part-time until kindergarten. My thoughts at first were this is ridiculous- how can any 4 year old be tolerable when he’s in school all day. Then it dawned on me, I’d FINALLY have some time to myself that I hadn’t had in over 4 years! I talked it over with the hubby, and he too was on board with sending my oldest full time! Done deal- my oldest child will attend preschool 5 days a week even on the days I stay at home.
As everyone promised my boys are growing up way too quickly and the transition to a toddler bed is breaking this mommas heart. ( How many time can I google how to transition to a toddler bed – then crying and saying no! ) Seriously, cannot believe that we are already remodeling our toddler boys room, taking away all the things that really made this room a nursery. Cameron actually never tried to climb to of his crib, but at almost three it was time for the BIG boy bed!
These special shoes were hand painted with his initials – I can’t believe how tiny they are!
you deserve this – your children will survive- you will have a good time
It started this post months ago right before taking a trip with my husband and a few friends. I went back and forth on this because I can hear the nay-sayers backlash on this topic. Sorry nay- sayers I hope this post pushes one mama to get online and book a vacation without kids!
One of the hardest things about being a mom is seeing your kids sick. When sickness hits our house usually both boys get it. We are snuggled up for a few days till they feel better. I know as soon as my kids start acting sick I call my mom, text my girlfriends, check google, then call the Dr. to get us in right away. Our pediatrician is always amazing about seeing the boys and fitting them in right away, then a quick trip to the pharmacy and we are good to go. Minus now- I have to get two rambunctious sick boys to take their medicine- the hard part.
We are book obsessed and had to round up our all time favorite best books!
Every birthday, shower, and celebration you think, “What can I buy that they do NOT already have?” The answer: MORE books! Save your money on cards and give a book instead. Write a note inside to make it extra special! Fill holidays with book – Easter, Valentine- more books please! Less candy to make my kids wild!
My boys love reading together every night before bed. It’s a great chance for us to sit together and wind down before the end of the night.
Yes, you can start reading to your little ones at any age.
Where is Baby’s Belly Button? -This book is a quick read with big easy flips that my sons loved. Karen Kratz has a few other similar books that are so cute too!
Peekaboo Sophie- I have yet to meet a child that doesn’t own a Sophie or like to play peekaboo! Why not read about it. This book allows babies to lift fun flaps and reveal what’s behind.
Love You Forever- This book. Amazing and a classic but don’t attempt to read without tissues close at hand.
Maternity session time. Ladies I was totally on the fence about if I should get maternity pictures. Trust me momma you should and will be so happy you did. You might not feel like Heidi Klum at the moment -but it really is a time to try and embrace the bump!
We ended up with a slightly gloomy spring day luckily the flowers couldn’t have been more beautiful!
Today I am going to share with you how I stay sane during the LONG cold winter months. We’ve all been there- stressed, tired, overbooked, and anxiously awaiting warmer weather and sunshine! If you’re anything like me, I crave warm weather and outdoor adventures. Unfortunately during the winter months it’s not that easy. Especially if you’re a mom with kiddos who seem to be climbing the walls each and every day! Being a mom is so rewarding and exhausting all at the same time. Between potty training, colds, dirty laundry and constant meltdowns it’s hard to find time for yourself. Trust me, I’ve battled with this for many years (more on that later). The guilt of taking care of myself when I should be taking care of my children but the truth is, if mama ain’t happy, no one is!
With four newborn lifestyle sessions between us we are pretty qualified to give you our top 5 tips for your newborn lifestyle session!
Warning if you are not pregnant this post will give you baby fever!
The hours we spent browsing newborn pictures while pregnant was a little overboard. We have gathered our favorite pictures and how to prepare for the big day (after your big day of labor and no sleep)! Also, the best thing about a newborn lifestyle session is that it is in your home, with all your own stuff – makes life so easy on you.
Here we are at the start of a new year and its the perfect time to make BIG plans- like figuring out how to start WHOLE 30! The best way to hold yourself accountable for anything is to write down your goals and track your progress! So I’m writing them down here (hold me accountable ladies) my personal goals both big and small.
Get in shape: I know I know this is on everyones list, but outside of wanting a glimpse of abs I feel so much better when I eat right, chug water and have some kind of physical activity! I have convinced my hubs to do the Whole 30- the end of this post will have all the deets on the research I have done so far and some good resources!
Skincare: Really focus on my skin and making it a priority, washing my face and putting on sunscreen daily is easy enough and will make such a difference.
Be a better person: It is so easy to get bogged down with life because we are constantly busy! My new goal is do something for someone else every week. This could be packing a care package for the homeless I pass on the way to work or donating clothes. Then talking about it with our kids.
Work harder : Outside of my blog life and mom life I have one of those dreaded day jobs – just kidding! I want to not only exceed my goals for this year BUT try to go above and beyond what is expected of me. I think that this can translate to everyones life in whatever you do.
Love life: My hubs and I have been married for 3 years in April, but having a 1 & 2 year old seems to put our relationship pretty low on the list so I want to keep up on the date nights and a little time away from the babes. Because he is the best hubs ever! insert all the love emojis for him
MY WHOLE 30 ADVENTURE (doesn’t the word adventure make it sound more fun?)
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