Snapshots

Things have been exciting and busy around our house lately.  Poesy's Kindergarten had a graduation ceremony for her class and we decided on which school she will be attending in the Fall.  I'm pumped about this because this particular school comes highly recommended from a teacher friend who works at one of the most sought-after Springfield public schools.  It's feels like such a relief to have this decision over and done with!

I've been collecting a ton of vintage from my closet for a sale coming soon!  I know I've said this a few times, but I'm partnering up with Whurl so no getting too busy this time around!  I've been back on a vintage clothing kick, so need to let some pretties go to new homes to make room for new ones.


I had the most wonderful Mother's Day.  My sweets made me brunch at home, showered me with thoughtful gifts, and made me feel like a million bucks.  The gorgeous jade plant was my big present for Mother's Day, but Johnny actually gave it to me early as a little pick-me-up during a most stressful week.

I've been working hard in Poesy's room (see the last post for my explanation) and I'm finally at the finish line.  She's stoked on every element I've introduced, so that feels awesome.


Our garden is starting to produce, band life is kicking into high gear for the summer, and we have some fun trips on the horizon.  I'd be lying if I tried to pretend like juggling all of these things is easy all the time, but a new planner is helping me hold it all together.  I hope your May is treating you well!

Mother's Day With My Little Loves

Mother's Day is one of those holidays that seems entirely unnecessary and beautiful all at the same time.  HOPEFULLY someone is showing moms a lot of love every, single day, but it's still nice to have a day to be celebrated.  My sweet little Hope is passing on her handmade thoughtfulness to Poesy, and I was a ball of tears opening their gifts.  Look at this perfect portrait Poesy drew me:


Yep.  I'm dead.  She told me we're holding hands because we're best friends and the heart coming out of my head is all the love I have for her.  I am definitely NOT crying as I type this.  NOT. CRYING.


My people took me for brunch and shopping and sushi and it was pretty much the most wonderful day.  In typical Hope fashion, there were numerous handmade gifts and notes, and she even assembled a basket full of my favorite candies, flowers, lip gloss, and an aches & pains bath soak (hey, those dancing feet get sore).  I so badly want to share the note inside of this blue envelope, but it was so heartfelt and personal I think it needs to stay between the two of us.  These girls make me proud everyday and I'm so thankful to have a hand in raising them.

Mother's Day 2015 was nothing short of magical.  xo.

**Gif made with the PHHHOTO app.  You can find me there under "Skunkboy".

**My dress is vintage and my bag is from ModCloth.

The Beauty of Motherhood

I have had so many women pour into my life over the years, I can't imagine who I'd be without them. Strong, beautiful, motherly figures listening and loving through the good stuff, the bad stuff, the funny stuff, the hard stuff... those are the people who have touched my life the most.  I strive to be the best mother I can be to my two girls, and while I fall short time and time again, I feel like I still get an "A" every single day for simply trying my best.  If you are a mother, you do, too.  I try to always be upfront with my girls.  I make mistakes.  I'm wrong sometimes (kind of a lot).  I'm not striving for perfection here, simply love.  I love them with my whole heart... even more than I ever thought possible.  I hope you all had a beautiful Mother's Day, busting at the seams with love.  I know holidays can be tricky sometimes when a loved one is missing, but I truly hope that wherever you are in life, you have people around that pour into you, and you into them.  xo.

 

Happy Mother's Day!

The girls gave me my gifts a day early since we will be spending Mother's Day celebrating Johnny's mom and my mom.  They each drew me a special picture and Johnny found some plastic to put over it to make it into a lenticular.  I thought it was really cool and such a sweet, personal gift.  Hope also picked up this vintage charm for me and was jumping out of her skin to give it to me.  Oh!  AND I was taken for macarons and lavender ice cream, so this day was pretty much the best.  I'm so lucky/blessed to have such an amazing little family.  I love them so much.

Happy Mother's Day, mamas!  I hope you are shown so much love today (and every day, of course).  :)

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day to all you lovely mamas out there!  I can honestly say that being a mom is one of the greatest joys I've ever had the privilege to experience.  I love my girls more than anything.

Katie:  Dress: ModCloth;  Tights: c/o We Love Colors;  Shoes: Harajuku Lovers;  Brooch: Vintage;  Ring: Cookoorikoo   Hope:  Dress: vintage (thanks, Rachel!);  Leggings: American Apparel;  Shoes: Minnetonka   Poesy:  Dress: vintage (thanks, Sandi!);  Shoes: Minnetonka

Mothers, I hope each and every one of you knows just how much you are loved today!