For about eight months over the past year I felt absent from my own life. Between the bedrest and the hyperemesis and the ultralow blood pressure everything felt slow and fuzzy. I was so incapacitated that I couldn't do the simplest tasks, forbidden by my doctors to even shower without supervision, … [Read more...] about When Everything Is Different
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Monogram Love (Ridley’s Room Sneak Peek)
One of my favorite things in Ridley's room is this letterpress monogram block. I played with a few different arrangements of this space but I just keep coming back to my love of monograms. Maybe it's because I'm southern or maybe it's because of all the years I spent idolizing Ali Edwards but … [Read more...] about Monogram Love (Ridley’s Room Sneak Peek)
Back To School: Capsule Wardrobe For Girls
This post is sponsored by Kohl’s. I was paid for this post and received the included Carter’s clothing as compensation. My five year old starts kindergarten next week so don't mind me, I'm just over here having ALL THE EMOTIONS. Seriously, when did she start looking so grown up? Also, when did she … [Read more...] about Back To School: Capsule Wardrobe For Girls
My Five Year Old Is Having An Existential Crisis
When Scarlette was a toddler she suffered from night terrors and the trigger seemed to be if she had a day filled with excitement or was very overtired. As she's gotten older this has manifested into bedtime meltdowns of epic proportions in which she sits on her bed and cries her little heart out, … [Read more...] about My Five Year Old Is Having An Existential Crisis
Sweet Summertime Free Gift Set From Caldrea + Grove
Between hyperemesis, placenta previa and pre-term labor I spent almost six months altogether confined to the bed this past year. In college I was all "A great job would be one where I never had to get out of this bed." By the second month of being ordered to total bedrest I was all "Sweet mother of … [Read more...] about Sweet Summertime Free Gift Set From Caldrea + Grove
The Chronicles of Ridley: Baby Diaries Volume One
Prequel: I have this feeling that I’m being watched. Pretty sure the woman I’ve taken up residence in has me under some sort of surveillance. A team of people seems to be checking in often to monitor my escape route. I have remained hidden by what appears to be a hipbone in order to keep them from … [Read more...] about The Chronicles of Ridley: Baby Diaries Volume One
