Oh my word, things have been crazy here. We are adjusting to a routine still. It is really surprising how long it takes to adjust to one. Actually, I suppose with two girls on their own schedules, its not really surprising.
Marc is loving law school, it is so nice to see him truly happy somewhere. He is being challenged and he thrives in that environment. I am so proud of how dedicated he is. He works hard. He has yet to get behind in anything, his breaks between classes are filled with homework. Oh, and constant texts from me. I am really loving that part of my day, its his favorite part as well, we both agree it feels like we are dating again. Marc and I have been through so much this year, some of it really good and some really bad (more on that soon...) but we have never lost sight of each other and some of these struggles I mentioned just heightened the way we love each other now. I have never been so happy.
Luna turned one on the 18th, so hard to believe. We had a teeny tiny celebration for her, it was just us, it was sweet. (sharing photos soon)
Speaking of which, Thank you so much for all of the comments left on my last post about motherhood. I received an overwhelming response so quickly, I am working on responding today. (so go check the post again if you want!) I am really getting into my groove with blogging. I have just accepted that I will never be a d.i.y blogger or a style blogger. Maybe here and there, but my blog will definately never be known for it. I feel so free to finally have recognized and been okay with that, this thing, this "on my mind" thing, its so me. I am just embracing it. It nice to find your place and be happy in it.
And, it looks like I am doing that in general.
xoxo
Don't you feel like at this point in our twenties there is so much self-acceptance? The other day I looked in the mirror and thought about how much I love my hair. It's a good feeling, just knowing that that is the way things are and that you accept and appreciate it.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that you're having some peace and acceptance in your life too.
So happy to hear that you are settling into your new house and are happier! It's tough when a big change (like moving house or starting a new school) is happening, and it is sometimes the little things, like baking, or seeing the world through a child's eyes, which make all the difference! :)
ReplyDeleteOooh... banana bread is the best! :) I don't normally like baked fruit, but bananas are the one exception for me... :)
You are so cute. Your hair is amazing. I love your posts and reading your kind words about your family, but I really appreciate how you keep it real and never forget mention that things aren't always easy or perfect. Your girls are so sweet...keep baking with them mama. Mmmm.
ReplyDeleteThe tumblr 'a well traveled woman' posted a pic of u (n case u didnt c it). :)
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Bread is easy! Just let it rise an hour in the bowl and and hour in the pans FOR SURE! You could easily make it with your talented ways:)
ReplyDeleteI just saw a picture of you and Luna on the tumblr'a well traveled woman' ...in case you hadnt seen it.
ReplyDeleteLana :)
Glad to see you are settling in and enjoying your new surroundings and this stage of your life. You look 'glowing' and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYou daughter is getting so tall
ReplyDeleteYour hair is GORGEOUS! You lucky gal ; )
ReplyDeleteI just discovered your blog a few days ago, and I've been devouring it piece-by-piece. I'm glad you and your family are finding your rhythm... I know it can be difficult when things aren't exactly the way you want them or expect them to be. The older I get, though, the more I realize that life is what you make it; so much depends on the lens you're looking through, and not on what you're actually looking at.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I just wanted to tell you that you have a new reader & supporter in NC! You're beautiful, your family's beautiful, and so is life!
Glad to hear that you and your family are getting nice and settled. Love this post and your openness is such an inspiration to me with my own blog. I'm still not entirely comfortable expressing myself fully via my blog yet and I not sure why, after all, it is MY blog. Did you ever feel this way when you started your blog? Yes, and these people are right about your hair, its amazing! xoxo
ReplyDeleteCan we PLEASE talk about that AMAZING hair!? What do you do? Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to hear that you guys are settling in! And you know what, I love your blog just the way it is! It's so refreshing to hear a momma I feel I have a lot in common with, just speak her mind! Sometimes you say the things I think and I'm like, yess!!! And oh my goodness, I want to make some bread now.
ReplyDeleteI mentioned in my email but I'll say it again here, I just see so much of myself when I read your words. No exception here- it's funny because I am trying harder to be happy and content with my life, find routine, and hilarious because one of the things I'm trying to pick up is baking bread. I've been looking for lots of inspiration to get me going... it'll be on the blog one of these days, I've just been so slow on the blogging once we moved here. It's irritating but I just can't find the motivation. The bread has me so excited though so I hope it brings me back a little!
ReplyDeleteOh so wonderful. As I'm sure you know, moving is such a disruption and oh so stressful. I'm a serial mover (a new country every 3 years) and it's really far from easy. I admire how positive you've managed to stay and how you're working so hard to ease the adjustment for your girls. You're over the hump...things will calm down and start looking really wonderful really soon.
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