So much is going on, and I feel like I'm not documenting any of it. Each day my energy is depleted, my patience runs thin, but so much good is happening! From finally getting out of the house and traveling a little bit to G starting school, good things are taking place, and it is a good change of pace. This post will be all over the place, but I want to touch on everything, because who knows when I will get to blog again!
+ First off, these past six months at home with my boys has been a whirlwind, but I feel normalcy creeping back in with school starting back up, and routines getting back in to place. Graham starts school this week and we all are elated. He can't wait to be back with his friends, and I can't wait to have some time with just Hayes and, maybe, start preparing and thinking about baby boy #3.
Did you know we were having our third boy in January?! I haven't blogged in forever, but I do love to pop on and update this little space occasionally, because it is fun to look back on how our lives have changed since I started blogging in 2012.
Baby boy number three doesn't have a name, most days I forget I'm pregnant because I am chasing Hayes, the captain's seats in my car are now proving to be a terrible idea, I have no idea what double stroller is the best, our final guest room is getting converted into a nursery, baby/toddler boy clothes take up every closet in our house, yet I don't feel any rush to jump on anything. This quarantine has definitely caused me to be even more relaxed about timelines. In my mind, all the spaces in our house will be organized and ready to go for when he arrives in January, but honestly, we will be just fine whether he has a decorated nursery or not.
+ COVID hasn't allowed me to get out of the house much, at least not enough to warrant dressing up, But, I got these perfect stud earrings that are 'mom approved,' meaning your child can't rip them out of your ear! Ever since having Graham, I've requested that the only earrings I receive be studs because that's truly all I feel like I wear in this stage of life. These stud bar earrings are 14k gold, don't irritate my ears, and add a little something-something to my otherwise boring outfits.
+ Chris and I took Graham to the Gaylord Texan a couple weekends ago. We left Hayes with grandparents so we could totally focus on G. Some of our friends and their girls went with us, and it was the best change in scenery. They have a great waterpark for kids G's age. He had a blast!
+ Along with traveling to the Gaylord, we took our first family trip during COVID and came up to Kansas City to visit my sister in law and her family. They recently moved back to KC after living in Florida for three years. Although the beach isn't close anymore, the trees and landscape up here is really making us want to move to Kansas!
And now for some Labor Day sales! I, personally, am trying to start Christmas shopping, so now would be the time with these great sales!
+ Tons of Etsy shops are having Labor Day sales!
+ Old Navy has up to 60% off everything!
+ H&M has 20% off everything!
+ Nebraska Furniture Mart - where we've bought most of our home decor and appliances - is up to 40% off!
+ Target, of course, has multiple items on sale!