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!
#haverhillpartner
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 ☀️
CONGRATS!! That is the coolest thing ever 🙂 And to say that I have an iPhone case that Reese Witherspoon uses makes me happy too! haha
Annie Belle
Ahh that's so amazing! I absolutely love reese! And that phone case is so cute.
http://thepreppysisters.blogspot.com
Congratulations!! That is so fabulously exciting, you deserve a proud moment like this for all your hard work 🙂 The phone case is adorable! (Reese looks pretty good too)
xoxo
thebouquineuse.blogspot.com
Ok, so this is THE coolest thing ever! Reese is basically the top of the list when it comes to girl crushes!
http://www.darlingdailyblog.com
Congratulations! That's amazing!
http://www.wordsbyelena.blogspot.com
WOW! You must be elated. I know I would be! What an accomplishment! And an awesome fangirl moment!
Oh my gosh, that is so exciting!!
Hunter
Prep on a Budget
That's amazing!! What a great life moment 🙂 You've made it, Carly!
Maria
From Metro Cards to Meal Plans: a College Lifestyle Blog
http://mariaefischer.blogspot.com
Ahh that is so exciting!!! I would have cried too!
Xo, MacKenzie
Simple, Classy, Chic
http://simpleclassychic.blogspot.com
Congrats, Carly! That's incredible!!
xo
Caroline
citrusandstyle.blogspot.com
That's so amazing, I'm so excited for you! And have even more reason to put that case on my wishlist now!
Mana
Fashion and Happy Things
Congratulations, Carly! That is SO awesome! She's my favorite actress.
Ellen | A Pop of Pink
http://ellenborza.blogspot.com
that's amazing carly!
Makeshift Munch
Congrats! That is so exciting!
Lauren,
http://www.atouchofsoutherngrace.com/
Such an accomplishment — and soooo cool that it's Reese Witherspoon! Congrats!
Pink Champagne Problems
Those white pants reminds me of our WHITE JEANS by Toi Et Moi from StyleCloset. I love Reese casual yet chic look. thanks for this awesome post. love your blog as always. Cheers! 🙂
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I would probably cry too! That is SO cool! What a cute case! I don't blame Reese for getting one! 🙂
-Bridgette
http://bridgettenicole.blogspot.com
How ah-MAY-zing is this!! I have to say…I'd probably do more than cry if I saw a celebrity using something I designed. Probably faint.
Congratulations, Carly! The case looks great on Reese. 🙂
Love, Gigi
Dolce and Gabriella
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So exciting! I've loved Reese since her days in Legally Blonde! Looks like I might have to get one of those iPhone cases!
beirreplaceablydifferent.blogspot.com
Congratulations! It's really a testament to Reese Witherspoon's style that she knew fabulous fashion when she saw it. Great job!!
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Congrats!! That is amazing 🙂
xo, Amanda
Insta
So good all share…
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OMG So awesome!! Reese is amazing and adorable.
xo Tali
http://www.typicallytali.com
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