I am tired of this pandemic, it has gone on too long. I want normal life for my kids, I want normal life for my family, I want to travel to see my family (which requires an airplane), I want to go into stores without feeling guilty or that in someway I put my family … Continue reading Current Thoughts on Coronavirus: Missing Normal Life
I laughed to myself as I unpackaged my new "ciao" shirt--as I thought "ciao little family, see ya later!". Obviously, that isn't what I really want, but today was a tough one and gosh what I would have done for a little mid-morning break! Motherhood has taught me many lessons and one that I implemented … Continue reading Honest Motherhood: Digging Yourself Out of Frustration
We had such a fun long Fourth of July weekend. It was the first time in months that we had visitors--and I have to say, I miss having guests! Drew's best friend, Jake and his wife and kids came to visit. Reid and their oldest son are quickly becoming best buds, just like their daddys … Continue reading Fourth of July Weekend Recap: Family Fun with Friends and Fireworks
If you know me, then you know I love me some wine. While I may not be a "wine-o," I am the girl that orders wine at breweries and takes it to the beach (even though it is inconvenient ha!). However, over the past few months I have had issues drinking wine. The next morning, … Continue reading Lazy Girl Grapefruit Margarita Recipe
We just came back from an incredible long weekend with some of our closest friends. We originally planned to visit Drew's best friend and his family, who welcomed a new baby girl in January, in March. However, with the coronavirus in full swing we decided to postpone until May. While I was super hesitant given … Continue reading First Vacation after Coronavirus: Long Weekend in Destin and Crab Island
Life is funny, you learn things as you go and look back and wish you implemented things sooner. Today, I am sharing with you a few things that I started doing at 32 (and wish I did earlier!). If you are younger than 32, try them out and if you are older than 32 and … Continue reading Things I Learned at 32 (and wish I knew earlier!)
Week four of the coronavirus quarantine and its time to find new stress relief techniques in our household. We have been indulging more on our adult beverages and running/biking to relieve stress. While the extra runs are certainly great for the body, the alcohol consumption is definitely not! After many discussions, input from others (thank … Continue reading Stress Relief Techniques During The Quarantine
Can you believe it is already 2020? I feel like the lead up to the holidays was super fast and then the actual week between Christmas and NYE flew by...and here we are a week into 2020!Our Christmas 2019 was unlike any of our prior Christmases. Before having kids, we traveled to family to have … Continue reading Reflections on Christmas 2019
In this season of life and of the year, I am aware of the need to live in the present and guilty of not. Raising toddlers is a great reminder of living in the present. I read somewhere that kids up to the age of 7, always live in the present. They do not have … Continue reading Happy Bit: Taking a Break from Social Media
Wow, getting ready for family pictures can be super stressful. After 4 years of getting pictures done (really 6 if you include engagement and wedding), you would think I would have it mastered--but no such luck! The most important lesson I have learned is to go with the flow when it comes to taking family … Continue reading Taking Family Photos with Toddlers: Our Family Pictures 2019
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