I watched the lightest feather in the world float to the ground.
It took probably a whole minute.
Then I watched a rabbit sit still for about 10 minutes,
And wondered to myself if she was sleeping with her eyes open like a guinea pig might do.
And I never even googled it.
Then I tuned back in to my life and cleaned up my kitchen.
Sometimes you just have to check out for a minute.
-peace & love-
This guy …
Like anybody, he has moments.
But for the most part,
His eyeballs shoot out sunbeams
And he lights up rooms with his smile.
Just don’t take his markers.
-peace & love-
Are a welcome thing after a long long day.
Go get under one and you’ll see I’m telling the truth.
-peace & love-
So here is the truth.
Taking care of a newborn is some repetitious work.
There are lots of things that you WANT to be doing, but are physically, mentally or emotionally incapable of doing for a while.
Well guess what?
It’s totally ok.
You don’t need to prove to the world that you are a super mom.
Just to your baby.
And the best way to prove that is lots of snuggles, feeding, and binge watching a funny show on Netflix so you can laugh and feel somewhat normal while that sweet baby sniffs and snuggs all up in your arms.
If there are other children in the picture, this may have to be after they are finally in bed and it’s just you and the new night owl chilling together.
Whatever your routine, know that you don’t need to apologize for letting go of the little things and letting someone else step in and help you out while you kick back and recover.
Ok.
I got a little carried away there. With my little dude number 2, life was very nutso. We closed on our first home purchase the week before he was born. It was a fixer upper. Basically my dream house. I love diy projects and being involved in them. But guess what? I just had a baby and found myself sitting amongst boxes in a half-packed up house with two little guys while everyone else worked on my new place without me. I was bummed, to say the least, that I was helplessly sitting around doing mundane mom stuff every day at our old place, rather than being part of the excitement, progress and decision making at the new home.
So you know what I did?
I watched Gilmore Girls.
Everyone always told me how funny it was, so I gave it a shot. Sure, it isn’t for everyone, but I think people who have struggles and victories and have weird people in their lives and witness a little bit of crazy drama here and there can relate to Lorelai and Rory, and it did cheer me up and distracted me from my bummer summer sitch.
So that is what inspired this onesie, and I feel like a lot of other little mothers can possibly relate.
-peace and love-
This is different,
This is new.
I haven’t yet been
Thirty-Two…
-peace & love-
If you’re getting depressed because you keep screwing up your beautiful Pinterest ideas once you try them yourself, here’s one that won’t leave you sobbing & rocking in the corner!
A triceratops cake!
She gives great step-by-step fail proof instructions. I wound up making my vegan cake and frosting from scratch, but I’m sure whichever recipe you use will work with the decorating.
Yay!
Head over here to make yours!
-peace & love-
Ten things about Spring that I like.
10. Dandelions
9. My hair grows faster
8. Planting stuff
7. Coffee & a breeze
6. Farmer’s Market
5. Baby animals
4. The smell after the rain
3. Seeing the flowers on trees bloom
2.Warmth & Sunshine
1. Being outside
Feel free to add to this list!
I’m sure there’s so much more.
-peace and love-
It’s one of those late winter days where it seems colder in the house
Than it is outside.
I can’t get warm,
But I can sit in front of the fire
And drink a San Pellegrino.
Happy Saturday, enjoy a bubbly water today.
-peace and love-
I’m on a roll right now.
Probably because I’ve hit the pause button on customs
And I’m attempting to use up all the fabulous yarn that I’ve already got on hand!
Also, this pinkish color has always confused me. Is it salmon? Coral? Rose? Faded red? I am calling it octopus because I really don’t know, and octopi can be different shades of pink and yellow and whatever, right?
I’m SO THANKFUL that I have found my little spot with crocheting these beanies.
I don’t get tired of making hats,
I actually get excited to start a new color with each one,
And people still seem to like wearing them which warms my heart
And makes me smile.
I am excited for new things with spring around the corner too,
It always gives me an invigorating feeling
And inspires me with the opportunities that come along with
Actually leaving my cozy den and getting out and experiencing things again.
So keep on adventuring, people!
There are no limits to the things we are capable of discovering –
In nature, or or about ourselves –
And life is short, so make the most of it!
-peace and love-
It’s 2016.
What are your goals?
Making this was one of mine
And after 4 days, I finally crossed it off my list!
Enjoy, friend!
