Yes, in October. Alabama hasn't been too bad right now. I kinda wish we could stay in this weather forever. The sun is still bright and warm enough to tan but it's cool enough to leave the AC off. In fact, I think its been off since the beginning of September. Our power bill was really low and we were able to save some money we had budgeted towards it. It's the little things, right? But, yeah. We've been going to the lake pretty regularly and it has been so nice.
Luna kept running to our car and Marc kept carrying her back like this, which made her laugh.
Also, I wear bikinis again, I finally just accepted my body normal and that I should accept it. So I do. It's actually been very empowering. I hope to see this become more of the trend. Mothers embracing what is normal and not being afraid to let it show. Obviously, only if you are comfortable but it would be so encouraging to see mothers just being unashamed of what their body looks like and as a movement it would be powerful. My girls are my true inspiration for this. I hope they grow up with a healthy acceptance of themselves. I know I am their role model in this. I made it a point that I will stop speaking negatively about my body and instead focus on the many wonderful aspects of it. For me, it was hard to accept stretch marks and the "extra" skin around my mid-section. Marc has really helped me see the beauty in it. He tells me constantly that he loves how natural my body looks. ♥
It has been so nice, watching the girls together. They play so well. Marc and I felt blissfully happy, watching them play on the empty beach. These really are the moments I live for.
xoxo
We're enjoying the water until the blizzards hold us back! Granted.. we're in flannels and boots and not swimsuits right now but we're enjoying it all the same. You look beautiful and you're doing a beautiful thing for your girls.
ReplyDeleteWork that bikini girl! I love it!
ReplyDeleteYou really are so beautiful. Your words, your photos, the way you hold yourself responsible toward being the best role model for your children... (and you are!) I think we may get a taste of your nice weather tomorrow and I have been looking forward to it all week! ;)
ReplyDeleteWay to set a good example for your sweet, adorable girls. You wear motherhood beautifully, body and soul. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful family! I love the peace and tranquility of your photos. You are such an inspiration to me, as you are, and will be to your beautiful girls!
ReplyDeleteBekah, you are a true beauty - in and out!
ReplyDeleteWords cannot convey how happy I am for you, and in turn, your girls. Loving yourself is where it all starts. You are a beautiful role model for Ocean and Luna, and for the rest of us who are lucky enough to be here.
Bless you, beautiful girl!
x
You are lucky, we haven't had that kinda weather for more than a month!!! Enjoy the warmth :)
ReplyDeleteBeautifully said, Bekah.
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome :)
ReplyDeleteValentina
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Bekah, I can't adequately express how relieved I am to read about your acceptance with your body. You are so beautiful. My stomach looks like yours does after growing an almost 10lb baby, but somehow I feel like I am the only one. Women never share what pregnancy has done to their bodies, even if just with one another. More women need to come out and show the beauty of a fertily body. I want to give you some kind of award or cirtificate or something! Again, thank you for making me feel more normal!
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful words and sentiment, thank you! You have a very lucky husband, you are stunning. My husband says I should be proud of my body after having our baby, but it's difficult, it's ugly to me. If only we could see what others see in us. xoxo
ReplyDeleteGosh, I just love you! I stumbled onto your blog lastnight and read almost al the posts! If I had even half the philosophy on life and maturity you did at your age......
ReplyDeleteGlad to see your embracing your figure( its a great one, and your are absolutely gorgeous lady). Hopefully other women will be more inclined to go with what was given to them, and that is a beautiful body to create life! This is something I definitely need to do more often. I have three boys and it has taken a toll on the ol' tummy. What an amazing role model you will be for your girls. We need much more of that in the world of plastic and size 0 models. Anyway, love the blog and hope to follow you from now on!
You honestly look beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI often tell my sister - in some parts of the world a mothers belly is celebrated and a it is a sign of beauty to show it! - She reminds me, we don't live there. But it is definitely a brilliant thing to convey that message of beauty anyways. -mothers bodies should be celebrated and we (who haven't had babies just yet) should be comfortable with the changes that happen! well done you!! a role model as always! xx
ReplyDeleteThank you.
ReplyDeleteYou look beautiful, and the example you are setting for your girls is very admirable. I hope to set the same example when i have children.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the inspiration and honesty. It's very refreshing and reminds me to love myself everyday, which is a hard thing to do sometimes.
Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE THIS! I always get excited when I see a new blog post of yours on Bloglovin'.
ReplyDeletexxx Sabrina
http://bbutterflybrain.blogspot.de/
I love this post! It makes me miss the warm days. Up here in northern NH it tops out at about 60 (if we are lucky) during the day. I am happy that you have come to accept your body. You are beautiful girl! I think that there is a messed up image of women in society in general. People think that what the see on TV or in magazines is real life, and expect to see it in the world around them. When in all reality this is a computerized/airbrushed version of reality. It is sad! I hope that this image changes somehow. I think that wearing the signs of being a mother is the most beautiful thing a women can put on! :) xoxo Thanks for everything you do girl!
ReplyDeleteTruly inspired! You are beautiful and I couldn't agree more-- our bellies are our badge of honor. We actually grew real live people in there! Thank you for being real.
ReplyDeleteI love what you said about accepting our bodies, especially as mothers. I really needed to hear that! I've had two babies in two years and sometimes, I just feel sad about how my body has changed. But you're right, it is natural and it is beautiful. There is such beauty in acceptance!
ReplyDeleteright on! you not being afraid to wear a bikini is SO inspiring! i have attempted it before but still am working on accepting what my stomach looks like after 4 children.
ReplyDeleteYou're inspiring! Trying to learn to love this post partum body has been difficult for me. Makes me so happy to see this!
ReplyDeleteYou are beautiful, inside and out. What a true inspiration you are to your daughters.
ReplyDeleteYou are beautiful, mama bits and all. Your honesty is inspiring.
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