I am not a mental health professional. Anything I share here is simply my journey and my story with my mental health. If you want a background on my anxiety, you can read the post I shared in June of 2015. For as long as I can remember, I’ve struggled with anxiety. I am going to share what life has been like for me over the past year as…
If you’re a mom, you know there’s nothing more rewarding than motherhood. There’s nothing more rewarding, more exhausting, more terrifying, more exciting, more draining than being a mother. Being a mother is, quite simply, the hardest thing you will ever do. Being pregnant in 2016, for a few months in 2017, then having a newborn… trying to balance two kids, work, being a wife, laundry, errands, everything!…
We finally got family photos done, for the first time since Ben’s newborn pictures back at the end of March. And I love, love, LOVE how they turned out. It was 70 degrees the Monday after Thanksgiving. Which is UNHEARD of for Illinois. I am obsessed with this location. It’s about an hour from our home, so we shot with a different photographer than we typically use. She…
Typing 2018 is WEIRD. Where did 2017 go? It doesn’t seem like it was a whole year ago that I was pregnant with Ben and we were soaking in every minute left with Blaire as our only child. Personally, 2017 was a great year! We welcomed Benjamin. We welcomed the baby girls of three of our best friends (within only two months of Ben being born). Jason’s role…
This post is sponsored by Posh Coloring Studio, but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. This goes without saying, but everything changes when you become a mom. Suddenly you’re pushing ourself to your limits. You’re more tired than you’ve ever been. You’re more stressed than you’ve ever been. Have you ever felt like you might cry in the middle of Target when your baby is…
This post is sponsored by Everywhere Agency on behalf of OshKosh B’gosh; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.The question I probably get the most often when it comes to blogging is how I take photos of my kids. From the type of camera/lens I use, to the settings, to just how the heck to get them to cooperate. And, oh boy, some of those are easier…
![I love the ages these two are at right now. To Blaire, everyone’s birthday is a HUGE deal. She told everyone at dinner tonight that it was her baby brother’s birthday yesterday. She bragged that he is 1 and he is growing up so fast! 😂😭🙌🏻 #truedat [ad] I shared an update on the blog with some cute pictures of Ben rocking a cute romper from @carters. I love that they’ve been there with us from the start with both of our babies. #lovecarters #blaireandben •
#momoftwo #siblings #momentsiwanttoremember #girlboymom #tagtheqc](http://instagram.ford1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/vp/1b2bcefb81ab2b14aeb801cf461861c1/5B99F0ED/t51.2885-15/s320x320/e35/29094782_180761782563433_1371404906111434752_n.jpg "I love the ages these two are at right now. To Blaire, everyone’s birthday is a HUGE deal. She told everyone at dinner tonight that it was her baby brother’s birthday yesterday. She bragged that he is 1 and he is growing up so fast! 😂😭🙌🏻 #truedat [ad] I shared an update on the blog with some cute pictures of Ben rocking a cute romper from @carters. I love that they’ve been there with us from the start with both of our babies. #lovecarters #blaireandben •
#momoftwo #siblings #momentsiwanttoremember #girlboymom #tagtheqc")
![This week was finally a little warmer (finally above 40!) and we were able to get out to the park to enjoy the pretty colors of fall. Thankfully Ben has his @jjcoleusa Car Seat Cover to keep him toasty. 🍂 [ad] This @evenflobaby travel system is 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻! The car seat is lighter than the other we were using and so is the stroller. #mamawin #EvenfloFirsts #EvenMoreJoy
I’m giving you a chance to win a car seat cover, too!
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To enter:
1| Like this photo.
2| Follow @tristapeterson_ & @jjcoleusa
3| Tag a friend below. 👇🏻
Giveaway ends 11/20. Winner will be announced 11/21.
If you don’t win, don’t worry — you can get one @babiesrus. #JJColeOnTheGo
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#blaireandben #momoftwo #fallforfall #nestingly #thingsiwanttoremember #imsobloggingthis #notonlymama #ig_motherhood #magicofchildhood #getoutside #girlmom #boymom](http://instagram.ford1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/vp/236e836463b224fa06210c4a456dad15/5B685099/t51.2885-15/s320x320/e35/23594924_1653805321353794_3921413593467191296_n.jpg "This week was finally a little warmer (finally above 40!) and we were able to get out to the park to enjoy the pretty colors of fall. Thankfully Ben has his @jjcoleusa Car Seat Cover to keep him toasty. 🍂 [ad] This @evenflobaby travel system is 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻! The car seat is lighter than the other we were using and so is the stroller. #mamawin #EvenfloFirsts #EvenMoreJoy
I’m giving you a chance to win a car seat cover, too!
CLOSED
To enter:
1| Like this photo.
2| Follow @tristapeterson_ & @jjcoleusa
3| Tag a friend below. 👇🏻
Giveaway ends 11/20. Winner will be announced 11/21.
If you don’t win, don’t worry — you can get one @babiesrus. #JJColeOnTheGo
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#blaireandben #momoftwo #fallforfall #nestingly #thingsiwanttoremember #imsobloggingthis #notonlymama #ig_motherhood #magicofchildhood #getoutside #girlmom #boymom")
