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(I’m not telling if this picture was taken at 8 am or 3 pm) Happy Mother’s Day! Until I had Nora, I didn’t fully grasp or appreciate what it meant to be a mother. I don’t think most women do. It is quite literally the hardest thing I have ever done in my entire life. Nora is just shy of being 8 weeks old and she is dependent 100% on me for her entire survival. No pressure.  She’s also the best thing I have ever done. She just started holding her head up on her own a couple weeks ago and I thought my heart was going to burst with pride. She recognizes me and her dad. She smiles! OMG, the smiles. Those might be the best thing she has ever done (so far). She is awesome and the light of our lives, even though our lives now revolve around a schedule of feedings and diaper changes.  Now that I’m a mom, I look differently at almost every person I see. It is mind boggling to think that we were all once babies and there was a person that knew every wrinkle and fold in our skin… someone who knew exactly what to do to make us laugh… someone that wiped our butts at 2 am… someone who went days without showering because we wanted to be in their arms all the freaking time… someone whose entire world revolved around making sure we were happy and content. Anyway, I don’t really have a point to this post except to wish a happy Mother’s Day to all the moms everywhere. You rock! You are awesome! You got this!

(I’m not telling if this picture was taken at 8 am or 3 pm)

Happy Mother’s Day!

Until I had Nora, I didn’t fully grasp or appreciate what it meant to be a mother. I don’t think most women do. It is quite literally the hardest thing I have ever done in my entire life. Nora is just shy of being 8 weeks old and she is dependent 100% on me for her entire survival. No pressure. 

She’s also the best thing I have ever done. She just started holding her head up on her own a couple weeks ago and I thought my heart was going to burst with pride. She recognizes me and her dad. She smiles! OMG, the smiles. Those might be the best thing she has ever done (so far). She is awesome and the light of our lives, even though our lives now revolve around a schedule of feedings and diaper changes. 

Now that I’m a mom, I look differently at almost every person I see. It is mind boggling to think that we were all once babies and there was a person that knew every wrinkle and fold in our skin… someone who knew exactly what to do to make us laugh… someone that wiped our butts at 2 am… someone who went days without showering because we wanted to be in their arms all the freaking time… someone whose entire world revolved around making sure we were happy and content.

Anyway, I don’t really have a point to this post except to wish a happy Mother’s Day to all the moms everywhere. You rock! You are awesome! You got this!

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(beauty) Elegant Updo

I am seriously challenged when it comes to putting my hair in an up do. If it’s up, it’s usually because it’s too dirty to wear down. With summer fetes right around the corner, I am eager to try this elegant up do. It looks unstructured enough to suit my style but way more polished that a loop de loop pulled through a rubber band.

I’ve got about a million things on my self imposed to do list, but I go back to work in 4 weeks so I’m trying to push the to-do’s aside and soak in all the sweet baby moments I can. As a chronic list maker that’s a little easier said than done. But I know that the laundry, workouts, dishes, and emails can wait. And that’s okay. #RepeatToSelf

I’ve got about a million things on my self imposed to do list, but I go back to work in 4 weeks so I’m trying to push the to-do’s aside and soak in all the sweet baby moments I can. As a chronic list maker that’s a little easier said than done. But I know that the laundry, workouts, dishes, and emails can wait. And that’s okay. #RepeatToSelf

Stuff I’m Loving Part 2

I’m hoping to do these stuff-I’m-loving posts once a week, but I gotta keep in short and sweet since I try to squeeze blog posting in between Nora’s erratic nap schedule. I mean, one day homegirl is a total champ and snoozes through a thunderstorm and the next, a floor board creaks and she starts wailing. Anywho, here we go:

Dior Nail Glow

I picked up this kool-aid colored polish up on a bit of whim. I don’t have much time for manicures (professional or DIY) these days, so I wanted something that makes it look like I take care of my nails and requires minimal effort. This stuff does the trick. In two coats, I’ve got a nice pink sheen that just gives a little extra oomph. And it’s so sheer that when it starts to chip, no one can tell. It appears to sell out online pretty fast. I found mine in-store at my local Sephora.

PINK Cotton Lace Trim Bralette

I’m still loving the target sleep nursing bras I posted a while ago, but these are a nice alternative when I feel like looking cute. They aren’t designed with the convenience of a true nursing bra, but they are easy enough to adjust up or down for night time feedings without stretching out. And the price is really great, too.

Kenneth Jay Lane for JC Penney

I’ve long been a fan of Kenneth Jay Lane’s bold costume jewelry but recently discovered he did a whole line for JC Penney at a lower price point that his regular stuff. My favorite piece is the octopus ring pictured above, but there are also some great earrings.

Going on day 3 of must-be-held-all-the-time. I have a theory that babies are made to be so dang cute as a survival mechanism for parents in order to make the sleepless nights and days you cant even go the bathroom by yourself a little more bearable.

Going on day 3 of must-be-held-all-the-time. I have a theory that babies are made to be so dang cute as a survival mechanism for parents in order to make the sleepless nights and days you cant even go the bathroom by yourself a little more bearable.

Stuff I’m Loving These Days and a Question

This is a quick post. Nora is in the middle of her 6 week growth spurt and demands to be fed almost every hour. Send sleep and hope and prayers and happy baby fairy dust!

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These Victoria’s Secret Essential V-Neck tees are the bees knees. They are nice and long and come in an array of fantastic colors. I wear them pretty much 24/7.

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I’m kind of obsessed with these bibs by Kissy Kissy. They are so sweet and since baby spit up is a little unpredictable, I think they are a cute option if she’s going to be wearing a bib anyways. Kissy Kissy also makes some really nice baby clothes and receiving blankets, but if you’re going to get one thing from them, I’d definitely go with the bibs. These are also a great idea for a baby gift since they are a little on the pricier end when it comes to bibs.

See how cute:

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And finally, I have a question for all you mamas out there: How long did it take you to get back to your pre-baby body. I’m heading back to work in 4.5 weeks and with 12 pounds still to lose, I am living in fear that I’m going to have to get all new work clothes so I don’t look like a stuffed sausage in a pencil skirt. I’d love some perspective/advice on the matter.