Why I put myself out there…

I started this blog because of a very personal set of why’s that I realized I needed to fulfill and work on. I’ve written a lot of posts, many that I read and re-read before hitting the big blue publish button. Why? I’ll tell you.

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A salad a week… an experiment

Happy Friday! I’m so glad the weekend is finally here – it’s been a heck of a week. Not a bad one, just very busy and full. I am so looking forward to a slow weekend and hopefully catching back up on some sleep. We’re still working through the “joys” of big boy bed transitioning […]

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Drinking in the slow days

Weekends like the past two get me feeling introspective and honestly, a little emotional. They always recharge my batteries and make my heart full. They remind me to take a step back and remember there are bigger and more important things. They help me approach bedtime with our little monster with more grace and patience. I’m not sure what the next months will have in store for us, but I know one thing – there will be more weekends like these.

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So we took down the crib…

Ready for a life update? Over the weekend, Casey and I went down to Chicago for a mini belated birthday getaway. He had surprised me with reservations for a delicious dinner, drinks and TICKETS TO SEE HAMILTON!!! (Yes, all caps was necessary.) Some of you may know, or maybe not… but I am a lover […]

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