Thoughts for Thursday

This is my first Thoughts for Thursday link up! I personally love reading more of the real-life, what's going on, what am I thinking about posts, so I thought it would be fun to try. 

-- Did anyone else read this dating profile a dying wife wrote for her husband? Turns out she's a celebrated author and one of her books is "Uni the Unicorn" which I know is quite popular, and we often read when we go to the bookstore. I think I may need to buy it now to support this sweet family. Grab a tissue and hug your loved ones.

--Continuing with the theme of "tears," ...let's talk about This Is Us. I know you're watching it. I am too. So are all of our friends. And it is tearing our hearts apart episode by episode. Can we just know how Jack dies already?!?! This delayed suspense is killing me, and I know I'm going to be a sobbing mess, so let's get this over with, shall we?

--Moving on to much lighter topics, and one of my personal favorites: clothes. I went in Loft last week during their 40% sale (plus Loft cash - yikes!) and picked up a light blush colored blouse with flouncy bell sleeves, comfy drawstring waist shorts in an army green color, and a minty colored long sleeve blouse. I already wore the blush top to the office on Wednesday (every other week I go into the office for an afternoon and I dress like I'm going to the prom, because every other day it's yoga pants or maternity leggings). 

--I've been trying a bunch of new recipes lately. I know in my weekend post, I linked the Deconstructed Stuffed Cabbage Bowl that I made last week -- my favorite part is that it's a one pot meal. I just love that. If anyone has any suggestions for other good one pot meals (not crockpot, but just toss it all in one Dutch Oven or something), I'd love to hear them!

--I just realized that I'm coming up on my 100th post. Over 7 years (insert laugh-cry emoji here). I shudder to think about what that first post says. ;)

Happy pretty-much-Friday, friends!

Our Weekend

I can't believe it's already Tuesday! Not that I'm complaining, since we're one more day closer to the weekend. :) Speaking of weekends, this past one was super low key, which is so nice for a change. Actually, February has been a very laid back, no-rush month for us as weekends go and we've been enjoying every moment. Sometimes it's nice to not have anything specific on the agenda for the day, and to just go (or not go) where we feel like. 

On Friday we visited daddy at work right at the end of the day, then grabbed dinner at Chipotle. As you can see, the paper-holder-thingy on his desk was a big hit.

Saturday we hit a few home stores and then I made this for dinner. Skinnytaste has yet to disappoint us!

Sunday we took a quick trip to Home Depot and the girls had their first joint cart ride. I die!

Yesterday counts as the weekend, right? Mondays aren't even a real thing. Anyway, miss Hadley Kate turned 8 months yesterday. She is getting so big and strong and smart, and I just couldn't love her any more. 

And Carrington didn't have such a bad Monday either since she got to try on her recital costume at dance class. So. Much. Cuteness. May 13th can't come fast enough. :)

Tonight I'm meeting a bunch of momma friends for snacks, drinks, and massages. Not too shabby for a Tuesday, I guess. :) 

Hope your week is off to a great start!

Sunday Thought

Happy Sunday, friends!

Five on Friday

Hi, readers (mom, husband)! ;) 

Man I really just cannot get it together with blogging. I swear I have 1213921 post ideas but can't seem to find the time to actually compose them. I recently went through a little discouraging period, too, where I realized just how many bloggers there are -- why does anyone need another one?! Ha. But then I read something that talked about how, even though it may seem like something is already being done, it's not being done by you. Nobody can add your unique voice, perspective, and experience for you if you don't. That spoke to me. So, here I am! Joining one of my favorite link ups, Five on Friday. Here's to some good stuff in March. :)

1. All of the Spring things. 

For the past week or two, Spring has made an appearance here in the Northeast and I. am. so. excited. I know it's just a brief and cruel preview ;) but I am soaking it up. And by soaking it up, I mean purchasing all of the Spring things. Haha! But really. Target and Gap are killing it with their little girl/baby girl clothes. Both girls are already set with three bathing suits each. I think I can take a little break now. My husband would probably appreciate it. :) Here's Carrington modeling some of our latest finds. Having girls is too much fun.

2. Breakfast dates. 

Steve and I recently snuck away for a quick weekday breakfast date at one of our favorite spots, Turning Point. We took two cars because he had to head to work straight from the restaurant, but it was still soooo nice. Have you all ever tried a breakfast date instead of dinner? It was so nice to have some coffee, talk, and start our day off on that foot (the delicious veggie omelet and potatoes didn't hurt, either).  I can't wait for our next one!

3. The sisters. 

Included on my never-ending list of ideas for posts are so many revolving around the girls (big surprise, right?).  I'd love to do a thorough update on both of them, as Carrie is already a quarter of the way through being three, and Hadley is going to be 8 months in a couple of days! HOW?! They are each such unique little individuals and watching their relationship develop is already one of my favorite things in the whole world. 

(Anyone else still rocking Christmas jammies?)

4. Nars "Orgasm" Dupe

I've been wearing this blush for as long as I can remember. I've tried a couple of others for fun along the way, but always always came back to this one. It ran out a month or two ago and I didn't feel like shelling out for a new one quite yet, so I used an old Covergirl blush I had which was eh, fine. Then that ran out and I went two weeks sans blush. WOAH. I wasn't aware how much a tired momma benefits from some color on her cheeks! Still, I didn't feel like paying $30 for blush so I picked up the Pixi by Petra Glow-y blush in "Rose" for half the price to see if it could be a good dupe. Spoiler alert: IT IS! If you're one of the cult followers of "Orgasm," try this one. 

5. Upcoming post ideas

So, here are a few of those ideas I've been thinking about. If you're reading (hi!!!) and find any one in particular of interest, let me know and I'll be sure to get to it as quickly as possible. 

-toddler meal ideas

-Hadley's nursery tour

-Carrington's big girl room tour

-new house before & afters

-our experience with torticollis/infant helmet

-the house hunting/buying process 

-day in the life of a WAHM (work at home mom)

-favorite spring finds so far 

-welcoming another baby (toddler and family transition)

-Hadley's birth story 

-second c-section experience/recovery

-house decorating inspiration

-favorite dupes (try this for less)

-mom secrets (hint hint: buy kinetic sand)

-birthday party planning 

TGIF! Have a lovely weekend, all! 

Let Me Remember

Oh, hi! I'm already failing miserably on my goal to actually post here in this little space, but I'm determined not to let the craziness of life and infrequency of posting deter me. I have about 10 drafts sitting around, half written, including a 2016 recap post that will probably have to be rolled into a 2017 recap post at this point (insert laughing-crying emoji here). ;) 

I shared the below on my personal Facebook page earlier this evening and wanted to share here, also, as I'm sure many of you who have kids (or the two people who might see this) can relate. I love watching Carrie grow, but sometimes I'm terrified I'll forget all of the tiny details of this stage of life, which I'm so enjoying. 

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let me never forget the mischief in her blue eyes, the way she acts out movie scenes, the sound of her running across the floor as fast as her little legs will take her, her little outie belly button, all of the words she says incorrectly but more adorably than i could ever dream up, the way her golden curls smell when she sits on my lap to read, her hand dimples. good lord, the hand dimples. 

let me never take for granted that i'm the person she reflexively reaches for when she's hurt, that i'm the one she chooses to play the lead in her make believe worlds, that i am the one graced with the title "my best friend princess mommy." the honor of my life.

and that's just the oldest girl. ohhhh yes, i am in trouble with these daughters of mine. 

Our *Snow Filled* Weekend

Hey there! Happy Monday! Another weekend come and gone and this one was one of those that didn't go quite as planned, but ended up good all in all anyway. I'm not sure why I was the only one who wasn't in on the fact that we were getting a lot of snow on Saturday -- I guess I need to check my weather app more often! ;) 

My last post was about the passing of my Aunt Kathy on New Year's Eve, and I was to attend her "celebration of life service" on Saturday about 2 hours away. I woke up, got ready (I mean, I blew out my hair -- that never happens), picked out a colorful top as she had requested we all wear happy colors and not black (so her), kissed Steve and the girls goodbye and started off. About 25 minutes and 6 spun out cars later, I decided to turn around. It just felt too precarious. It's funny, when you're a mom, those little risks just don't seem worth it anymore -- I knew I had to get home safely to my babies. My in-laws had made their way up before the storm got bad and were visiting when I arrived back home. It was good to be warm in the house and to hang out with everyone, but honestly, I was just so bummed to miss the service and not to be there with my family supporting them. But - that's life! 

So instead, I started tackling what feels like the monumental task of taking down Christmas (and replacing with Valentine's Day!), we bundled up and went outside in the snow for a while, and made breakfast for dinner. 

On Sunday the roads were much better so Steve suggested we head home to celebrate my brother's birthday (happy 34th today, Matt!) with a simple pizza and cake. It worked out perfectly. We got to visit, the kids got to play, and then we headed back home.

Hope everyone stayed warm, safe, & mostly dry this weekend! Be back tomorrow with a late 2016 year in review and 2017 goals (which, I must say, I've already started on -- big ol' pats on the back for me. ha!). 

In Memory

I last saw my aunt kathy on christmas eve. She was weak and tired, but she still laughed along with us as we told stories, still handed out wrapped gifts to our girls, still caught carrington when she leaped off the stairs into her arms for a hug. So classic aunt kathy. And she wouldn't have missed christmas eve for the world. It was always her holiday... my memory is filled with childhood christmas eves at her house, decorating gingerbread houses and singing carols. She loved parties and kids (most especially her own two girls) and making the most out of life. It wasn't easy for her, but she made it to my cousin's wedding in early november and, I'm not kidding, SHE was swinging all of US across the dance floor.

She passed away on New Year's Eve after a remarkable four year fight against cancer. Yesterday my family celebrated her life and I couldn't be there and I'm really, really pissed off at the snow. It's hard to be far away from family, but especially at times like these.

So long, for now. <3 

Five on Friday

Happy Friday! Did you wake up to snow today? We did! Just a heavy dusting, but it still made C go nuts, haha. She was running from window to window to show me all of the things that the snow was covering. Love her. 

I'm linking up with some of my favorite reads for my first Five on Friday in quite a while! Here are a few totally random thoughts heading into the weekend...

1. Target. Ooooh Target, why can't I quit you? Especially the "dollar" section (Target shoppers know why I put that in quotations, as most things are $3 or even $5 these days - but does that stop me?). It's not news that Target has cute stuff and it's definitely not news that I can't resist buying said cute stuff, but the Dollar Spot is KILLING it right now with their New Year and Valentine's Day goodies. This picture isn't great quality, but here's a preview of what I found -- the rose gold faux leather pouch says "this & that" and the white pouch says "bag of tricks." I mean, come on.

2. Meal Planning & Prep. Yesterday I started an 8-week "body back" course that consists of workouts and a healthy eating plan. The problem with healthy eating is that 1. willpower and 2. it involves planning and prep. I vowed as part of the course to carve out time to do both, but I'm a little nervous about making it happen. Any tips for planning out your weekly meals and prepping before hand so it's easy to follow through? And any delicious, healthy, easy recipes you'd care to share? ;)

3. Melissa & Doug Water Wow. Wheeeere have these been all of my mom life? My mom got one for C for Christmas and she played with it for HOURS the first night. She keeps going back to it, too! I actually just bought another one with a different theme on Amazon because I figure they're great for on the go!

4. Weekend Plans. What's everyone up to this weekend? Sadly, I have a celebration of life service for my aunt on Saturday -- she passed away on New Year's Eve after a long, brave battle with cancer. On Sunday I hope to take down our Christmas decor (wah) and organize the house a bit.

5. My baby is 6 Months Old Today! Today marks six months in the world for miss Hadley Kate. I can't believe it. I'm not sure how half a year passed already. She seems to be growing and learning and changing every day, and she's so smiley. The sweetest!

Hello, 2017

Happy Thursday, and Happy New Year! 

It has been about 9 months since I last blogged. The last time I hit "publish" on a post, I was pregnant with our second baby girl, in the thick of working (a lot) from home, and raising a 2.5 year old. I've been a spotty blogger, at best, over the last six (!!!) years and yet each year I set the same goal: blog more. 

If you already know me personally, the reasons that I aspire to blog more will probably be obvious to you: I love writing, I love sharing, I love inspiring and being inspired, and I love connecting with people. Blogging is such a natural fit for me. And, if you know me personally, the reasons I seem to fail miserably at blogging regularly are also probably obvious: I'm a mom to two little ones, when I'm not parenting (aka nap time and bed time), I'm busy working from home, and I have a tendency to start things, or want to start them, and not finish them. I bet you can already guess what one of my goals is for 2017! ;)

I've realized that one of the biggest reasons I don't stick with blogging, as much as I really really want to, is that I have this idea of what a blog post should look like. Perfectly curated with high-quality photos and recent happenings, all appropriately linked up, following some type of "theme" (fashion blog, mommy blog, decor blog, etc.). So instead of opening my laptop and just beginning, typing away about all of the things I want to share, I sit there for way too long thinking about how a post SHOULD look and - surprise! - I never even begin.

So this year, in the very thick of parenting two littles (Carrie is 3 and Hadley is 6 months tomorrow, if you wondered), trying to balance my WAHM role (I'm a book publicist, if you wondered), and enjoying all of the other things I love most in life: my marriage, my family, my friendships, fashion finds, decorating our new (to us) house, and more... I'm going to try so hard to carve out that time for blogging that I crave. I hope what I share here resonates or inspires some of you. We're all in this together, after all! 

Look for a belated 2016 wrap up soon, as well as what I hope 2017 holds. :)

Why House Hunting Will Be the Death of Me

Steve and I are starting to look for a new home. Since moving to New Jersey six years ago, we rented an apartment as newlyweds for three years (it was small and super cute and I loved it) and then moved into our current rental -- an end unit townhome with great light but only 2 bedrooms -- when we got pregnant with C. We started our little family in this house, and although I love it and believe it was absolutely perfect for us for over three years, now that we have another princess on the way we need more bedrooms. We also have decided that this is where we'd like to settle for a while, so instead of renting, we plan to buy.

We extended our lease at our current place for six months (until the end of this September) to ensure that we'd have a place to live in the months before, during, and after having a newborn - kind of important, right? ;) However, this means that we need to wait at least another month or two before making an offer somewhere else. The problem is, once I have my mind set to something, I'm kind of obsessive. I found the perfect house for us, guys... the perfect one. Our realtor took me to see it and I loved it even more, then we went back with Steve and he loved it too. I was hoping it would last until we could make an offer considering it's been on the market for a few months and is priced a little on the high side, but we just found out that they accepted another offer yesterday.

So, here is why house hunting will be the death of me (please let me know if you can relate!):

1. I am obsessive. I check house apps and websites multiple times a day and know everything there is on the market. While it's fun, it's also a time suck and gets kind of disappointing when nothing new and viable makes an appearance.

2. I am a perfectionist. Not necessarily in the way that I need a perfect house, but I know exactly what I want and the fact that a house that felt right to me slipped through our fingers will haunt me. Sigh.

3. It takes time. Like I said, once I have my mind set to something I work really hard at making it happen. I do tons of research, enlist professionals, etc. But the truth about house hunting is that it's a process -- one that includes so many parties, including mortgage lenders, real estate agents (ours is great, thankfully!), sellers, sellers' agents, other buyers, and more. Long processes were not made for impatient people. Or maybe it's the other way around. ;)

4. It takes money. Lots of money. Which is just stressful. Making an investment that involves a significant portion of your savings and hundreds of thousands of dollars is scary!

5. It's competitive. I can't figure out if I'm competitive by nature. Part of me thinks yes (the whole going after what I want thing), but part of me also thinks no (haggling and going up against 5 other buyers sounds exhausting).

6. Finally, disappointment is a tough emotion. And along with house hunting usually comes quite a bit of disappointment -- that's just the reality. My 2 year old has a tough time dealing with this emotion ("I don't get 5 desserts after dinner?! WHAT?!"), but so do I. 

So, there you have it. Not the most cheery post, but today I'm feeling disappointed so I'm just keeping it real in case anybody out there can relate. Can you? 

25 Weeks!

This Saturday marked 25 weeks pregnant - wow! This time around pregnancy is seriously flying by. Thankfully, it's been another easy and happy pregnancy so far and I hope I can continue to say that for another 15 weeks. :) Here's the 25 week update!

How far along? 25 weeks + 3 days today, 25 weeks + 1 day in the picture above

Size of the baby? About 13 inches long and somewhere between 1.5 - 1.75 pounds

Gender? Princess #2

Showing? Oh yeah

Maternity Clothes? It's a mix. Maternity pants for sure, starting to mix regular/maternity dresses in, and still a lot of regular tops.

Sleep? Pretty good this week!

Movement? All the time, especially after I drink my morning iced coffee or eat fruit.

Food Cravings? Fruit, cereal

Anything making you sick? No!

Wedding rings on or off? On

Mood? Happy :)

Best moment this week? A great 24 week checkup last Monday and telling my immediate family her name! They're sworn to secrecy!

Challenges/strange moments? Nothing much, except this bean has been kicking, punching, or head butting me really low (it must be the bottom of my cervix or something) which I don't remember with C

Looking forward to? Moving forward with living plans, getting my first glucose test over with in three weeks. ;) 

Our Easter Week and Weekend

Happy Monday! I took a bit of an unplanned blogging hiatus last week as we have begun house hunting and between that, work, and chasing after a toddler (while 6 months pregnant), I kept pretty busy. ;) 

I just polished off the last bag of Starburst jellybeans in the house, which I suppose is symbolic (and, honestly, a relief - haha!). Easter has come and gone! It was such a fun week or so of Easter activities, including a hayride and two egghunts, dyeing eggs, Easter-themed crafts, culminating of course in a lovely Easter Sunday yesterday. C is at such a fun age for holidays where she's really starting to "get it" and look forward to all that comes along with them.

I have a million pictures but I'll just post a few here or I won't know where to stop! So, first, we did a hayride/egg hunt at a local family farm. It was adorable -- they had us sit on warm hay bales in the middle of an orchard and told a story about Peter Rabbit dropping his eggs in the woods. The kids then rushed into this little wooded alcove and collected eggs. They had to return their eggs at the end but received a bag of goodies (read: candy) for their effort. 

At Johnsons, I picked up these tulips which brightened my house and brought me happiness every time I walked by them for a week until they perished. #blackthumb

Continuing the Easter fun, I decided to be brave and try dyeing eggs with a two year old. It went surprisingly well using the genius whisk trick I saw a bunch of other moms doing! We only cracked one egg, which C still talks about "oh no, we broke it!" 

On Saturday we headed over to my girlfriend's house (her daughter is the same age as C and her BFF) for another fun egg hunt in their back yard, ordered pizza, and hung out. There's something about watching your baby make friends that just makes your heart want to explode. These two have been going strong for a year and a half! They'll be attending the same preschool in the fall. :)

Finally, Easter Sunday! I prepared two Easter baskets (I ditched the third one at the last minute because I was just going to fill a few eggs with jellybeans, which I decided wasn't necessary) and C tore into them Sunday morning before I could get decent pictures - ha! Thus the blurry shot below. I tried. Her "big" gift was a Buzz Lightyear doll which has been a hit. Later in the afternoon, my family came to our house and Steve and I prepared a simple dinner for everyone: crockpot ham (turned out pretty well!), homemade mac n cheese (turned out eh), salad, and rolls. 

Adorable dress (that I would totally wear if they had my size) from Target. ;)

Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday weekend with their family! Hope to be a bit more active around here this week! XO

Five on Friday // Five Things!

Yaaaay, Friday! As usual, I'm happy to see the weekend arrive. Not so happy, however, that snow is in the forecast for Sunday. Who lives somewhere perpetually warm and wants to take in a family of soon-to-be 4 plus a golden retriever? Hmmm? Anyone? :)

Annie @ Home of Malones had a fun take on Five on Friday, so I thought instead of my usual randomness, I'd follow suit! 

At the top of your wishlist right now:
These stacked heels by Halogen (which look so much cuter in person, btw)

& also

These Sam Edelman beauties in "Nude"

Blog(s) you’re loving lately:

I'm totally stealing Annie's answer here because this post by Jessica about spending time with your kids really resonated with me yesterday.

Favorite thing(s) about spring:
Spending time outdoors, fresh flowers, fun colors, family walks, grilling for dinner (thanks husband), no bundling up, Easter... to name a few. ;)

The next trip you’re taking:
We have our annual beach trip to Stone Harbor scheduled for early June. I will be 3 weeks away from giving birth, but I can't wait!

TV show you can’t stop watching:
This is an easy one right now: Parenthood. Just started season 5 on Netflix. Side note for anyone else who has watched: I'm super annoyed with Sarah for choosing Hank over Mark. Mark was such a great guy and so genuine, and Hank is so negative and a bit possessive. Maybe this changes later on, but booo for now.

And I will leave you with this oldie but goodie eCard, since my obsession lately has been Starburst jellybeans. Happy Friday!

Confessional Thursday

Thursday again?! I can't keep up. I go between wanting time to slow down (when I look at the big picture) and loving that the weeks fly (when I'm looking forward to the weekend!). In any case, here we are, so let's jump into a few short confessions! 

-We attempted potty training on Monday. And let's just say... it didn't go as planned. I studied my book, even wrote out a list of reminders for myself, barely slept the night before (don't ask me why) and nothing went the way I had expected. So you know what I did? I gave up. I was feeling down about it and then I realized 1. C is still young 2. Everything goes better when not forced 3. We needed to get out and enjoy ourselves this week instead of being cooped up naked at home. Haha! So, when it feels right again, we'll give it another go.

-C requested a pony tail this morning which she NEVER does, and I realized quickly just how inept I am at doing hair. Now that I'm a full-fledged girl mom, I should probably up my game a little. ;)

-We are looking at moving within the next six months and I have been STALKING houses like a mad woman. It's actually become compulsive - I check the apps and real estate sites many, many times a day. It's just how I am when I know something's on the horizon. Such a planner. Tireless. I need to calm down.

-I have this bad habit and always have of furrowing my brow when I'm thinking/concentrating and now that I'm nearing thirty, I have the fine lines to prove it - sigh. And guess who else has a furrowed brow? My daughter! It's so crazy how we pass down so much to our littles. Sorry Miss C!

-I am on my second bag of starburst jellybeans. The second bag I swore I would not open until Easter. It's opened and I am popping those little suckers left and right. Perks of pregnancy... right? Right.

Happy St. Patrick's Day! May your day be full of luck & laughter!

J.Crew Spring Sale Picks

One of my favorite places to online browse is J.Crew. I only invest in a piece every once in a while because the prices are usually steep for me for every day (I am spending most of my hours getting dirty with a toddler, after all) but when I do purchase something, it's sure to last for years. I've had a winter coat from J.Crew for years and it's my go-to every season. It's still in perfect shape!

Right now they're having an extra 30% off their Spring Sale styles which makes many pieces pretttttty tempting. ;) Here are my picks!

Flutter sleeve hibiscus top - love the vibrant colors! Would be cute dressed up with slim black ankle pants or dressed down with skinny white jeans.

Double row hinge bracelet - again, the vibrant green is the perfect pop for spring/summer and for around $23, you cant' beat it!

Sloan suede d'orsay flats with bow - obsessed with these perfect neutral flats. Obsessed. 

Drapey long-sleeve striped shirt - one can never go wrong with a striped shirt. I own several and wear them all.the.time. I especially like the navy and ivory combo for Spring. 

4" Chino Short - go-to pair of shorts in this year's Pantone color of the year (Rose Quartz)? Yes please!

J.Crew Carrie Cami in Deep Spearmint - another piece that you will wear all the time - under blazers, jean jackets, and by itself. Limited sizes!

Paul Andrews for J.Crew Fringe Suede Flats - so these are your splurge, but my heart stopped when I saw them. The color. The fringe. They literally remind me of the ocean. And, hey, they're almost $200 off the original price, so... :) 

Have you shopped the J.Crew Spring Sale? Share your gems! 

Our Weekend

Happy Monday, friends! Who knows what actual time it is anymore but I'm pretty sure it's Monday at least. Did DST throw anyone for a loop? I know us parents ALWAYS love a time change! ;) I actually don't hate the springing forward because C just tends to want to sleep in more -- so I've been waking her up at normal time in the morning and after nap in hopes that I can get her back on her routine and in bed by 7:30. So far, so good, fingers crossed. But I still wouldn't mind an extra big coffee.

We had a nice weekend. On Saturday we went to dance class in the morning and headed out around lunchtime for Lancaster to visit family. Traffic was nuts but we made it there in one piece in time for a BBQ my aunt was holding for a few different people's birthdays. It was perfect, really, because C got to run around, interact with everybody, and get some energy out. Good, simple food, good company, laughs. That's what life's about. :)

We had about 15 minutes to spare before we arrived at the BBQ so we actually went to visit my dad's grave for the first time with C. I wasn't sure how she'd react but she was so sweet and sat quietly next to his stone, touching it and admiring the small purple flowers growing around its edges. Just today she mentioned "grandpa" out of the blue, like she remembered our visit, and it's safe to say my emotional pregnant self shed some tears. ;)

Sunday was a catch-up day around here -- lots of cleaning, Steve did some work, and we ended the day with Frozen. Today was supposed to be day one of potty training but long story short, it was pretty much an epic fail. Ha! So I'm ending this rainy Monday with a bowl of cookies & cream icecream and The Bachelor finale. Anyone else watching?! Who do you think wins? I like Lauren a lot but I feel like JoJo might be the lucky lady.

See you back here tomorrow for some recent Target goodness! XO