"Mommyhood Looks Good On You"
Love hearing things like that, they sure do wonders for a weary mother's spirit. And while the beaming from behind tired eyes is usually the key to this type of sentiment, there are a few tips and tricks I have picked up that make me feel better about facing the day. So I thought I would share some of them in a mini series! Today, baby wearing, a quintessential hippie"ish trend that is here to stay.

This is a great chance to show off other parts of your body while your stomach is still shrinking. No one can see if your stomach is flat or not, so take the opportunity to show off your arms or lovely legs. 


In order to not be overwhelmed by the awkwardness of it all, wear a fitted shirt. A tank top, or fitted tee are great ideas. This gives you shape from the back too and is slimming. Too much bulk from your base layer adds pounds, promise.

Accessorize, accessorize, accessorize. This is a great chance to wear fun earrings, over sized bracelets or fabulous rings. 

We took the plunge this time around and Abbey is a Moby wearing mommy in heels who really does love how Mommyhood looks on her.

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Thankful
"The unthankful heart... discovers no mercies;
but let the thankful heart
sweep through the day and,
as the magnet finds the iron,
so it will find, in every hour, some heavenly blessings!"
~Henry Ward Beecher

"Thanks is what multiples the joy and makes any life larger"

"Life changing gratitude does not fasten to a life unless nailed through ht one very specific nail at a time."
~ Ann Voskamp "One Thousand Gifts"

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours.

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Thankful In All Things
Thankful
Ann Voskamp said in her beautiful book  One Thousand Gifts that "Thanksgiving always precedes the miracle." This is a beautiful image when put into context of the season we are in, for Thanksgiving really will precede the season celebrating the miraculous. We have so much to be grateful for and regardless of your views on the origins of this holiday, it is a gift to be able to take a whole day out of the year just to give thanks. Our hope for you is that you are able to do that this year. Give thanks for anything and anyone. Once you get started you might have a hard time stopping!

We are thankful for:
Feet to pitter patter early in the morning
Lungs to squeal in delight and cry out for comfort
Doors that make our small space cozy and private
Family that love like friends
Friends that say "I love you" and love like family
Quiet evening moments after it is finished and before it starts all over again
Books becoming traditions
A couch that is beginning to feel small
Shared passions
Peers becoming friends
Co-workers flexibility for family
Job contracts signed
Teachers that calm our children on Sundays
Hand holding
Graciousness of neighbors
Community in the city
In-Loves that drop everything to watch our boys
New friendships that feel old, trusted and secure
The sparkle of discovery and excitement in play
Long walks
Brothers learning to share and love
Walking in faith
Problem solving with like-minded kindred spirits
Laughing so hard, all night long with those that get you
Recipes made up on the spot and executed flawlessly


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Now Where Were We?
I have contemplated publishing many of the back posts that were partially written, or needed just "one more photo". And while the discussion isn't completely closed at the moment the decision has been made to pick up here and post in the present. 
The absence from blogging has been drawn out longer than necessary because of the countless excuse posts I have written in my head. As a child I was known to be able to sell "ice cubes to Eskimos" if you have heard that saying. It means that I am a good sales person, but in that vein an expert at explaining anything away or into existence, depending on the situation. A trait that was supposed to set me on the path of a lawyer in training and one that now I work hard to expunge from every crevice of my being.
With that confession being made, we have missed blogging and look forward to returning!

Here is a peek at what we have been up to in our absence:
Sweet days of summer coming to a close
New treats and experiences in this town we call home

Brotherly love blossoming
Planned a 2nd Birthday for our little Sir...

And executed a party...

Family Time

Fellowship with those we are privileged to call Friend


Milestones for our littest

Baking. Lots of baking

Less of this...


...and more of this

and an abundance of 
Thankfulness
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Goals Check-In~ July, August, September
July
Rest, concerts outside, enjoy the sunshine
~As evidence by a blogging absence and a rested family unit. 
Write birth story
~Started this.

August
Celebrate our 8th Anniversary
~Low key for sure. But sometimes just being together is more than enough.
Go on a date, alone
~ Thanks to our amazing support circle we were able to check this one off the list.
Throw Rowan's 2nd Birthday Party!
~ This was so much fun and will be blogged about later. A ton of work but oh so worth it for our little sir.
Start jogging
~ Lightly. Running after a newly initiated 2 year old is proving to burn many calories.


ADDED:
Declan's baby shower
Trip up North for a very special wedding
Trip south for the Cousin's reunion


September
Take family photos
~Moved this to October.
Plan Kevin's birthday
~Planned, but not fully cemented. 
Read: Re-read Babywise and Babywise II by Ezzo and Bucknam
~Success! Didn't end up wanting to re-read the second one yet as it wasn't as applicable.


ADDED:
Celebrate My Birthday
~A week of brunch, picnics, flowers and ending with a sleepover and crafts. Perfect.
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