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Last year, we bought a home, spent 5 weeks renovating the inside, moved in and found out we were pregnant with our …

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I never understood why moms got sad at the end of

I never understood why moms got sad at the end of preschool. But now I do. Yesterday my son asked me to wear his favorite dress for a Mother's Day tea. I sat in his chair in his classroom, and he served me tea sandwiches, a homemade bracelet and a handwritten card. His eyes jumped with delight as he handed me each item. His proud smile couldn't be contained. Over and over, he pulled my face close and said "I love you, Mom." He must've said it 15 times. And all of a sudden, I felt a lump in my throat as I realized these years of innocence are almost over. Next year, he'll be in kindergarten. He'll be with big kids and naughty words. He'll be more responsible and more self-aware. All of those things are wonderful, and part of growing up. But, I know the days of "I love you, Mom" in front of his classmates are almost over. As his teacher showed a video of the school year, I felt like I was seeing everything I'd missed, as I'd been busy with his brothers and all of the other things that life required. I wished I could go back and capture those moments, but I can't. And so, my firstborn son, today, I will wear your favorite dress and try my best to be your hero. For as long as you'll believe it, it will be. 💙 I wrote this post 3 years ago, when my oldest was 5. Now I know how right I was. 😭💙 #babiesdontkeep #allthefeels❤️

You didn’t get the perfect Mother’s Day photo.

You didn’t get the perfect Mother’s Day photo. But you’re already living the perfect life. Loved and cherished, treasured and adored... you are the one for which there is no substitute. You are so damn rich. You don’t need a photo to prove it.

Do everyone a favor and don’t be a martyr tomorr

Do everyone a favor and don’t be a martyr tomorrow. If you want to sleep in, tell him. If you don’t want to touch a dish, tell him. If you want to take awkward selfies in your bathroom with your White Claw at 1pm, do it. 😂 If you want to go to your favorite restaurant without any of them, make the reservation. Give exact details. Be explicit. He only wants to please. 💫 Happy Mother’s Day, beautiful. You are amazing. 💫

My 4-year-old just told me he “won’t care abou

My 4-year-old just told me he “won’t care about me for the rest of his life” because I wouldn’t make him a peanut butter and honey sandwich. 😂 I’m really glad I was videoing because he followed up with: “Plus, you’re not even in charge. Jesus is.” Then he told me he would tear up every picture in the house... except the ones he’s in. 🤣👏🏻 I just love me some little kid sass. BTW he didn’t get the sandwich. 😉 What are your best kid sassing quotes?

Just need everyone to know I live in the kind of h

Just need everyone to know I live in the kind of house where a kid slices his finger and makes it warpaint. #savages #ifyougetityougetit

It was a snorkeling kinda Sunday! 🤿🌊⚓️ W

It was a snorkeling kinda Sunday! 🤿🌊⚓️ Where’s the first place you want to go when this time is over?

Lucky in love 💫 Needed, cherished, treasured. 💫 When you feel exhausted and depleted, overworked and under-appreciated, remember this: in 10 years, you will give anything to have this moment back. 💫

10 years ago in Ibiza + today at home 4 kids later

10 years ago in Ibiza + today at home 4 kids later 💪🏻 Still living my best life every single day! It’s a choice. Choose to love yourself and everything else falls into place.

Your kids’ entire memory of this time starts wit

Your kids’ entire memory of this time starts with the attitude YOU bring. We can choose to make things beautiful, or we can choose to complain and be toxic. We can choose to see the blessings in a slower pace and quality family time, or we can spend that energy complaining and being negative. What is your energy going to today? 🌟 I finally got around to taking pics of our front yard upgrade while the baby was napping today. The shiplap, bright plants and teal door just make my heart so happy. ☺️ What put-off projects are you finally getting to?

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