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Thank You, My Son For Reminding Me That There’s A Child In All Of Us!!!!!

Being an adult is hard!!!!! It’s stressful, tiring, frustrating and at times makes you cry. Having a child just heightens these feelings. You get more stressed knowing that you have this little being relying on you for everything. Your levels of fatigue go to a level that you never thought was possible!!!! You lose your temper at the smallest things due to lack of sleep and anything will make you cry. But then a time comes when all your hard work pays off, where you child gets to a point where you can actually do things with them.

This past Summer is really the first time I can say that I’ve felt like this. Where I can go out with my son and not stress, and have fun. I realized this last week when we went to the beach. The sun was shining, the lake was inviting and warm and we were together, playing without a care in the world. I don’t have many moments like that, where I feel like a kid without a care in the world!!!!!! I thanked my son for that. I told him how much I appreciate that he reminds me to be a kid and to not things too seriously.

We’ve had more fun this Summer than any other since he’s been born. Maybe it’s the fact that he is older or it’s me being more relaxed or a bit of both, but I truly can say that I’ve had the best Summer ever. It’s so nice to spend time at the beach or the outdoor pool. We have an outdoor pool nearby and we go 2-3 times a week. Don’t get me wrong, I do plenty of things at home, cook, clean, work, blog, etc, but I’ve really tried to ensure that we do something fun every day and that we enjoy this time together. For example, I bought him a workbook and while he does that, I scrapbook. Honestly it’s so much fun. We sit at a table together and work, listen to the Frozen and Tangled soundtrack, sing along and work. It’s really nice. I feel like all that hard work at the beginning is paying off.

The other day I was absolutely exhausted from an insane nightshift and my son came up to me and told me to forget about work and he pretended to take the tired thoughts out of my mind. He made me cry. It was exactly what I needed and you know what, my fatigue went away!!!!!

So the point of my post is this, that although this stage of your child rearing is crazy, it pays off, it gets easier. You do get a point where you can go to the park and watch him play and you yourself can relax and also play. You are reminded of what it feels like to be a kid and honestly it’s in all of us. We just need to tap into it more. We need to relax and let loose more.

So my dear Aiden, thank you so much for reminding me that I also need to have fun and that it’s ok to be a kid once in a while.

May this blog inspire you to tap into your inner childhood and have fun with your kids.

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What I know for sure and how to wear your favorite Summer clothes during Fall

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Cardigan and shirt (Gap). Scarf (Old). Leggings (Jacob). Toms (Toms). Watch (Michael Kors). Bracelets (Poshlocket, Poshlocket).

This is what I wore today to drop my son off for his first day of 2.5 hrs of Preschool without Mama. He did amazing. I left while the teacher was reading him a story and he never even looked back. I shed, yet again, a few tears and then realized that I have 2 hrs to myself. I spent that time cleaning the house and running errands, but it was so nice to have some time to myself. His preschool has a webcam, so I did check in, and found that he was doing fine. When I went to pick him up, he was all smiles and having the time of his life playing on the playground. I am emotionally exhausted. Everyday thus far has been something new for him, which required “no parental participation”. I’m relieved that it was more stressful for me than for him. I’m looking forward to enjoying some cocktails this Saturday. This Mama sure needs it.

About a month ago, a friend of mine interviewed me for an on-line mom’s site. It hasn’t come out yet, but I’ll post the article and link once its out. In the article, my friend asked me: “What do I know for sure?” What a thought provoking question!!!! I’ve never thought about what I know for sure. Have you? It’s a short list, let me tell you. Since her interview I realized that I know a few more things for sure. Here they are:

1. I believe in love and in finding your soul mate.

2. Life is too short, so you need to enjoy it ( I need to follow this more!!! :)).

3. Relationships are hard, especially a marriage, and you need to constantly foster it and work at it.

4. Playing with my son and watching him grow is the best thing in the world.

5. I don’t know everything. I’m constantly learning new things. My son is the best teacher.

6. We need more love in this world.

7. We need to let our kids go, to flourish and develop into their own person. I learned this, this week, watching my son participate in activities all by himself.

8. My son’s smile and laugh makes my soul sing.

9. Being a parent is the hardest yet most rewarding job in the world.

10. Potty training is a bitch!!!!

11. You can read as many books as you want about parenting, sleep training and potty training, but your child will do it, in their own good time. NO you are not a bad parent if your child isn’t exactly textbook. I learned this the hard way. I read every parenting book, potty training and sleep training book and it was for nothing, because when Aiden was ready to do those things, then he did it. He is stubborn and he does things in his own good time. I had to get over the “I’m a bad mother” because he won’t sleep through the night or isn’t potty trained yet. The books are great guides, but they sure know how to make you feel like crap. So moms and dads out there, read everything with a grain of salt and just do your best!!!! In the end that’s all we can do.

I know that one of my biggest fashion dilemmas come with the change of seasons. I have my favorite clothing items that I have to sadly pack away until the following year. I decided that this year I’m going to keep wearing my favorite Summer pieces during Fall and hopefully Winter. So here are some ways of wearing your favorite summer items during Fall.

I love my jean skirt and how versatile it is. So put on a pair of leggings or tights, add a cardigan, pair it with some boots and you have yourself a Fall outfit.

Cardigan (Jacob). T-Shirt (Gap). Jean Skirt (Gap). Necklace (Etsy). Tights (Jacob). Boots (Browns). Bracelets (Poshlocket, Poshlocket). Watch (Michael Kors).

Another way of wearing a jean skirt is pairing it with a great sweater and ankle boots.

Sweater (Gap). Jean Skirt (Gap). Tights (Jacob). Boots (Fergalicious c/o Sterling). Necklace (Banana Republic). Bracelets (Poshlocket, Poshlocket). Watch (Michael Kors).

My next favorite Summer piece is a red skirt. Put it with a turtleneck and some boots and you are ready to go. After I took the picture, I realized that adding a skinny belt would be a great touch.

Skirt (Gap). Turtleneck (R W & Co.). Tights (Jacob). Boots (Browns).

Add a sweater, jean jacket and ankle booties for a more casual look.

Jean Jacket and Skirt (Gap). Sweater (Old Navy). Necklace (Banana Republic). Bracelets (Poshlocket, Poshlocket). Boots (Fergalicious c/o Sterling).

Take your favorite crop pant, add a sweater, a flat and a jean jacket.

Sweater (Jacob). Crop Pants (Jacob). Flats (Aldo). Jean Jacket (Gap). Necklace (Stella and Dot). Bracelets (Stella and Dot, Stella and Dot).

Add a polka dot sleeveless blouse, white boyfriend blazer and black patent heels and you are ready for a night on the town.

Blouse (Jacob). Jacket (R W and Co). Pants (Jacob). Heels (Aldo).

I “pinned” this next look from Pinterest. Take black shorts, add some tights, ankle booties, white t-shirt and blazer. The first look is what I pinned and underneath is my interpretation.

So I’m not as glamorous looking as the model, but hey did she get up at 6am and run after a 3 yr old all day??? So I’m not as glamorous looking as the model, but hey did she get up at 6am and run after a 3 yr old all day???

I also “pinned” this next look from Pinterest. I love my red crop pants and here are a few ways of wearing them during Fall. This first one is inspired by Eva Longoria.

Pants and shirt (Gap). Scarf (old). Flats (Aldo).

I admit I’m no Eva Longoria, but I still think the outfit is cute.

This next look is also with the red crop pant and I’ve paired it with a jean jacket, sweater and white button top.

Jacket and Pant (Gap). White Oxford Shirt (Jacob). Flats (Aldo).

I absolutely love my cropped jeans, so here are a couple different ways of wearing them during Fall.

The first look I “pinned” again from Pinterest.

Sweater (Old Navy). Jeans (R W and Co). White Oxfort Shirt (Jacob). Heels (Aldo). Necklace (Banana Republic).

Add a white tank top, pink boyfriend cardigan, belt and ballet flats.

Cardigan (Gap). Tank Top and Jeans (R W and Co). Belt (Jacob). Flats (Aldo). Necklace (Banana Republic).

May this blog inspire you to figure out what you know for sure and to look in your wardrobe and see what can translate into the Fall. I’m sure you have more then you realize.

Next week I’m hoping to start featuring some of my favorite recipes, some of my cupcake and cake creations and add any deals I come across, whether it be fashion related or food related.

Happy Thursday Everyone!!