I feel like I’m playing a real life game of “What Came First? The chicken or the egg.” Was I exhausted in the beginning of the week because I was sick…. or was I sick because I wasn’t sleeping enough?
Regardless of why I’m sick, I am. It’s either a terrible cold or a mild flu. I can’t really tell…. but I’m not having that much fun with it. I think the only good thing is that it’s forcing me to rest. I took the afternoon off from work yesterday and slept a ton and worked from bed. (Walking the twelve feet to my kitchen is exhausting to say the least.)
I really dislike being “out of action.” But… as I said… it really is what my body needed. As much as I would like to believe that I was so tired because I was sick… the reality is that I think my body had enough and decided to do something about it.
I stumbled on this video and it’s beyond amazing. It seriously cheered me up and I think it will do the same for you!!!
Totally inspiring and completely beautiful, right?
I’m going to be taking things a little bit slower this week, so if you have any suggestions on blog posts or anything really at all that you want to share.. leave a comment 🙂
Can you do a post about Fall Fashion in Florida? I really love all things fall, the boots and scarves, but the weather in Florida is all "I'm a tropical paradise and I will have the sun radiate immense amounts of heat on you despite your desire to wear cute fall things."
i really want to know how is the cost for living in manhattan i really wont to live there some day, but i have no clue, a lot of people tell me that its sooo expensive, but expensive? how much expensive? heheh tks sooo much, this would be so helpfull!!
Hi Carly! Hope you get well soon!I made some NY themed wallpapers last month and I'd love to do a College Prepster Version that you can use and share. If you're interested check out my wallpapers here: http://blog.jessicamariedesign.com/2012/09/dress-your-tech-new-york.html I'd love to help 🙂
Hey Carly! I loved your post today just like I love all of your other post. That girl is so sweet and extremely smart!! I include your blog now into my morning routine. As I watch the news on TV, I sit on my iPhone or laptop to read your newest post and thumb through some old ones. I have to be careful because I could stay on your site all day. Thanks for all the helpful ideas and sharing your journey. You are truly amazing. Could you consider making a post on balancing media time? I sometimes get out of control with spending most of my day from my laptop to my phone between texting, Pinterest, Facebook, twitter,etc. Do you have any ideas on how to separate and enjoy life? Thank you! I hope you feel better. 🙂
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!
Motherhood is pure JOY to me– nothing makes me happier than being with my boys! I wear my @haverhillcollection personalized jewelry every day as a symbol of my love for them– it’s a constant reminder for me of my greatest purpose. To celebrate my first Mother’s Day with TWO boys, I sent in my Haverhill necklace to add Rory’s birthstone and initial alongside Jack’s! I also got a second bracelet to stack with Jack’s. Love that this personalized jewelry can be altered as our family grows. Haverhill’s jewelry is designed to be lived in (perfect for busy moms!) made from solid 14k gold with high-quality birthstones so I never have to take it off to exercise, shower, or sleep. Use code MOTHERSDAY15 for 15% off!
We got a mama-approved family photo of the four of us 👏🏻 I wasn’t really paying attention to our calendar while in the end of pregnancy/newborn bubble and realized quite late that Jack had some time off from daycare and preschool this week. Mike and I quickly decided to book a last minute trip to Florida to visit my family and enjoy the warm weather ☀️
Can you do a post about Fall Fashion in Florida? I really love all things fall, the boots and scarves, but the weather in Florida is all "I'm a tropical paradise and I will have the sun radiate immense amounts of heat on you despite your desire to wear cute fall things."
<3
Carly,Good thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery…Hope you have a lovely weekend..
How about you post about cooking? Maybe recipes?
i really want to know how is the cost for living in manhattan i really wont to live there some day, but i have no clue, a lot of people tell me that its sooo expensive, but expensive? how much expensive? heheh tks sooo much, this would be so helpfull!!
I just wanted to pop in and say feel better soon and get rest, you are go, go, go, going all of the time 🙂
Hi Carly! Hope you get well soon!I made some NY themed wallpapers last month and I'd love to do a College Prepster Version that you can use and share. If you're interested check out my wallpapers here: http://blog.jessicamariedesign.com/2012/09/dress-your-tech-new-york.html I'd love to help 🙂
Thanks,
Jessica
Hey Carly! I loved your post today just like I love all of your other post. That girl is so sweet and extremely smart!! I include your blog now into my morning routine. As I watch the news on TV, I sit on my iPhone or laptop to read your newest post and thumb through some old ones. I have to be careful because I could stay on your site all day. Thanks for all the helpful ideas and sharing your journey. You are truly amazing. Could you consider making a post on balancing media time? I sometimes get out of control with spending most of my day from my laptop to my phone between texting, Pinterest, Facebook, twitter,etc. Do you have any ideas on how to separate and enjoy life? Thank you! I hope you feel better. 🙂
oh get well soon!! You really need a break and recover 🙂
xo dVb
http://thegermanprep.blogspot.de/
Get well soon, Carly!
Feel better and take lots of airbourne! There is a nasty bug going around in Maryland, I had it last week and a good friend is on day 8 of the flu.
I hope you feel better soon! I am the same way — I hate slowing down or stopping, and that usually makes me sicker.
Ugh I have been so sick, too! LOVE the video…I did a ballet number from Coppelia a few years ago – what a sweet pea that little girl is!!
Get well soon! You may have done this previously- but I'd love a post on what blogs you read. 🙂 Jen
Get better soon! I hope you're feeling back to yourself in no time. <3
That video really is inspiring, such talent!
Get lots of rest Carly!
I hope you get better soon. Being sick is no fun so I'll be sure to send all my positive healing happy thoughts your way! 🙂
As for that video, TOO ADORABLE!
That girl is major amazingness <3
~Alice
Ainfinitaire
Hope you're feeling better! I loved the video, thanks for sharing!