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!
This room is so very special 🤍 The little cars sprinkled everywhere (watch your step!). A tiny sock, never two, peeled off and tucked somewhere hidden away. Piles of books that grow almost as quickly as the little boy who sleeps here. Outgrown pants and shoes to grow into mingling in the closet. Often messy, and a little cluttered, but a little boy lives here. 🚘☀️🐶📚🧸
(Rory is still in our room, but eventually the boys will share. I can picture their little twin beds already!)
About ten days ago, I noticed that today’s forecast was looking WARM. I told Mike, “We’re walking into town and sitting outside and I’m getting a beer. Put it on your calendar.” It ended up being warmer than forecasted (almost eighty degrees!) and let me tell you, it delivered. Today felt like the beginning of The Season™: dinners al fresco, beers/fries/ice creams, and late bedtimes. Indulging in it all because the kids are only getting older and we’re the grownups (somehow) and we get to make the rules ✌🏻
Dress is @tuckernuck & sweater is @kiltecollection
@pennylinndesigns and I hosted a “learn to needlepoint” class this past weekend and it was everything ✨ Needlepoint has been such a bright spot in my life over the past five years- and it’s gotten me through some difficult times. Because it’s helped me so much, sharing this hobby with others has turned into a mini life mission of mine. To sit in a room (my beautiful office space designed by @clare.sull!) with pro stitchers and needlepoint newbies alike was one of my dreams come true. I loved seeing women chatting, meeting, and bonding over this beautiful craft 🪡 Honestly, the needlepoint world is (sadly) filled with a lot of gatekeeping and competitiveness; this weekend proved that it doesn’t have to- and shouldn’t- be this way! It’s for EVERYONE. Whether you’ve never picked up a canvas in your life or you’re working on heirloom stockings for your family, there’s room for everyone at this table.
📍 Leave a comment saying “needlepoint” and I’ll send you my go-to resources for getting started with needlepoint!
AHHH!!!! I would LOVE this!!!!!!!!!!
I would love these! Love my Jacks, and of course anything with a monogram!
holy guacamole this is an AMAZING giveaway! i'm literally crossing my fingers and toes in hope of winning!
thank so so much!
xox
I love my jacks, and I'd be so happy to add a monogrammed pair to my closet!
AH! Amazing giveaway!
HOLY COWS!
I'm having a hard time breathing right now….
In….out….in…out…
Thank you so so very much for this amazing giveaway Carly!
I've always wanted something monogrammed as well as a pair of Jack Rogers so this is totally killing two birds with one stone (figuratively of course because animal slaughter is bad)!!
I'm crossing my fingers now and trying to remember to breathe.
Best of luck to all the girls who enter this giveaway!
Have a wonderfully lovely weekend Carly (and anyone else who sees this)!! Hopefully it isn't too hot wherever you guys are 🙂
~Alice
The Ace of Hearts
I'm getting married next May and would love to have these for the reception with my new monogram!!
AKB
I would love to win these!! i want a pair of jacks!
Adorable!
I never realized how adorable these were until now!! So high on my wishlist! XO
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I need these. So cute!! Please Lord!
Such an amazing giveaway!!!! I'm so excited!!
LOVE these!! Id love to win!!
Awesome giveaway! New follower, discovered your blog yesterday & have been reading through posts basically nonstop haha. Thanks for the fun giveaway & keep up the awesome work with the blog! 🙂
Oh my goodness. My birthdays on monday and I asked for monogrammed jacks- but my parents said no :(. I really hope I win this!
Thank you!
oh my gosh!! FREAKING OUT! i am so excited for this giveaway!!
Ahhh this is so exciting! Thanks for the giveaway, this is definitely a great one 🙂
beyond awesome giveaway!
Amazing giveaway!
This is an awesome giveaway!!!
I have a GIVEAWAY for a Figure Eight Monograms Product! A Personalized LILLY Keychain!
http://theboardingschoolprep.blogspot.com/2012/08/giveaway-figure-eight-monograms.html
love!
Just entered, I really hope I win a pair! These sandals are awesome and so cute!
Best giveaway ever, check!
EEE! Such a great giveaway. Thanks, Carly!
I entered! These are so adorable and pefect to replace my havianas that just broke.
Awesome giveaway! Will be purchasing these regardless. 🙂
Those sandals are so pretty, I would be happy to have them!
<3
So cute! These are so fab!
LOVE these. Need for honeymoon.
I forgot to enter my twitter: Megriffin
So cute!!! I love this
I would LOVE to win these! They are perfect. I would love to go back to school with new monogrammed jacks, my students will love them!!!
I've been itching for a pair of Jack Rodgers! Winning would make this college prep very happy!
Fingers crossed….I LOVE Jack Rogers!! 🙂
This contest has me sooo excited! I would love to win these. Especially for back to college. Thanks so much for the contest. I entered. [email protected]
Candace Nicole
I hope I win a pair!! Great giveaway Carly, hope you are having a great post-grad summer xoxo
they are so cute!!!