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So Proud

08 Sunday Sep 2019

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My silly boy on his first day back to school last week. He is such a light in my life. Always smiling and laughing and just overall happy. It’s a beautiful thing to see. Lately I’ve been so proud of him. Mostly because he is finally potty trained. Last Sunday we put the underwear on and didn’t turn back. Within a few days it was official. There were many attempts before this so you can imagine how excited and relieved I am. If you have kids you know how much of a big deal this is. Also, Friday was his first full day of school and he did great. Like I said, I am just so proud of him. Being a mom is a crazy job but I am pretty damn lucky to have this sweet, kind, and amazing little boy to keep me on my toes.

Treat Yourself Well

09 Tuesday Apr 2019

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I remind myself this every day. Even though it’s pretty damn hard to put myself first when I have a family and two dogs to take care of, a home I constantly tend to, finances to stay on top of, daily things on my list to check off, and growing my business. Sometimes I feel like all the busy is smothering me and it’s hard to find the time to put me first. I know a lot of women, especially mothers may feel this way. And I hate it. This is a main reason I don’t want another child. It’s just too much of a balancing act and another kid would make it even harder. Besides, I always wanted just one so I’m completely happy and content with the sweet boy I have.
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For me, adding more to my plate is NOT the answer. I want my life to be easier, NOT harder or more challenging. And I feel like this is a way of thinking that helps me thrive a bit more. It’s the idea of a simple life that allows me the time and space to put me first and love ME more. And also to be more creative which I NEED. I don’t want my life to just be #busy. I want my life to be fulfilling and enjoyable. I want to feel calm and happy. I want to feel at peace with myself and my thoughts. When there is too much to do that is not how I feel. And that’s why I am always trying to simplify, streamline, and lessen the burden of life.
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Because LIFE should not feel like a burden. It should be a steady flow of happiness where you thrive and grow. And that’s my goal. It’s in this way of life that I can focus on myself and be the best me I can be. And we should all want that. When we put ourselves first and tend to our needs we can be our best selves for the people we love and also project that authenticity to the world around us. So treat yourself well because you deserve it. Treat yourself well because you are the only person who truly can. Treat yourself well because you are truly worth it.

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Make the Time

09 Sunday Sep 2018

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I’ve always felt like there wasn’t enough time to do the things I need to do. Mostly because I am always thinking up ideas and my life just can’t keep up. But I am getting better at making the time. And now that Elliot starts preschool tomorrow, I will have a few mornings to myself to work, relax, and enjoy some me time. Being efficient is a big part of it as well and being a mom has truly helped me in that department. I use the minutes and hours I have the best I can and always stay productive. You have to make the moments yours and own them.

Childhood Expressions

01 Wednesday Aug 2018

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I don’t have much time to get crafty these days, but I do enjoy diving into fun projects with my son, Elliot. Of course, anything art is always a blast. But I find that I really enjoy constructing things most, whether it’s building with blocks, designing a track system for his trains, or creating a unique and wacky object with Tinkertoys. These are all things I loved as a child, as well as I got older, so it’s no surprise they are still of interest. I guess you can say I have always felt the need to ‘connect the dots’ in the world around me and create. Exploring this side of me through childhood is pretty damn awesome. And I feel very lucky to express my creativity with Elliot. I am learning to settle in those calm and inspiring moments where I can just be a kid again.