tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80352604735900380492024-03-18T03:15:19.240-05:00Tucker UpSarah Tuckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15342898150326569953noreply@blogger.comBlogger1035125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035260473590038049.post-12529736679361550672020-09-07T11:20:00.007-05:002020-09-07T11:20:56.723-05:00Life Update + New Earrings + SALES!<p>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!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="781" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHdyKv8jj6atKyvyHHWggGpUnRq5nEnOrtplxFbbf36mn8LA_KzGzpHLUgyJTu5kb0bc3WWY9a7PdtfmrCZBoPZEAFHF7K_cmeNli9L-TNFoSEQ122AlxIsNp_wS2fOk-zttceniU65e4d/w586-h781/IMG_4794.JPG" width="586" /></p><p>+ 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.</p><p>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.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1472" data-original-width="828" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimHsdCBMETOZuR6brb18NR4p2Xs1Ifqv1H6c_k1Hou4UH74DEmcaIFGX6FJU-4MZqVidLMup8eJ1LvvGBCfYBFPnFZn2Ch6de2O5zxCPQzTaXSQQlP38To3JryaLS9tV0bwp_tE1sChtAn/w281-h500/3A09C3B6-2686-441F-AAFE-BF799F6D4111.JPG" width="281" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2OlG7kSpKyvUcmB1gnILkHJJ8xuTs6k9Rb1DyrdEVqfLZE4bZE2TAKjfwpCVfhtBFe4uSFrVCu3CD7jlxaJNkVTKyYFZMSsoVnkSI-9OLFgBzTJqH9ypnwBMLrQyV3ZhthCSUuJVn70ah/s2048/IMG_4984.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2OlG7kSpKyvUcmB1gnILkHJJ8xuTs6k9Rb1DyrdEVqfLZE4bZE2TAKjfwpCVfhtBFe4uSFrVCu3CD7jlxaJNkVTKyYFZMSsoVnkSI-9OLFgBzTJqH9ypnwBMLrQyV3ZhthCSUuJVn70ah/w300-h400/IMG_4984.JPG" width="300" /></a></p><p>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.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="781" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRw61xxaUqOTM7S8HWuOEl754ioQyhQZE6ipNEH1OcOUtMgvpZ5eRIjfFmDYQF5n8bGBRWPHw9khIUIHZMMllro9CfadibKZzxoQNwCcGG3PCP2gFNRwiyJecGNgbzw_etTuKu3S8HJ5LD/w586-h781/IMG_5096.JPG" width="586" /></p><p>+ COVID hasn't allowed me to get out of the house much, at least not enough to warrant dressing up, But, I got these <a href="https://auratenewyork.com/collections/gold-stud-earrings" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><i>perfect stud earrings</i></b></a> 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. 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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!</p><p>+ 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!</p><p>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!</p><p>+ Tons of <a href="https://bit.ly/2F9SxNk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Etsy shops</a> are having Labor Day sales!</p><p>+ <a href="https://bit.ly/35hdQY2" target="_blank">Old Navy</a> has up to 60% off everything!</p><p>+ <a href="https://www2.hm.com/en_us/index.html" target="_blank">H&M</a> has 20% off everything!</p><p>+ <a href="https://www.nfm.com/" target="_blank">Nebraska Furniture Mart</a> - where we've bought most of our home decor and appliances - is up to 40% off!</p><p>+ <a href="https://www.target.com/" target="_blank">Target</a>, of course, has multiple items on sale!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Sarah Tuckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15342898150326569953noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035260473590038049.post-7565857198098678442020-03-03T12:00:00.000-06:002020-03-03T12:00:05.327-06:00Packing for the Beach: A Rose Gold Ring + Bathing SuitsThe weather here in Texas has been hot and cold, <i>literally</i>. Last weekend the temperatures were in the high 70s, and then some days the highs are in the 40s. The warm days have me craving spring and summer! Luckily, we have an upcoming trip to Grand Cayman and I. can't. wait! Bring on the sun, sand, and lots of relaxation.<br />
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When thinking about traveling internationally, I am very particular on whether or not I will bring/wear my wedding rings. If you don't already know, 2/3 of the rings I wear were my grandmother's, so I don't mess around with the thought of something happening to them at the beach, and locking them in a hotel safe is just not an option for me!<br />
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For years I have been searching for a "replacement" wedding band that I can wear on occasion when I don't want to wear mine. Thankfully, I found the perfect <a href="https://auratenewyork.com/collections/rings" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rose gold band</a> to wear to replace my rings while we travel! It is simple, yet has the perfect amount of detail. The band is wide, but very thin, so I hardly notice I am wearing a ring at all. This is my first rose gold ring, and I think I am now obsessed! It goes so well with everything and even leaves room to stack with other rings.<br />
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The only other new items I will be getting for the trip are bathing suits. I am normally not a top heavy person, but, thanks to breastfeeding boobs (tmi?), none of my old bathing suits properly fit. In my search I am finding that I am loving so many different styles that it is hard to choose! I am more drawn to one pieces lately due to me not being completely back to my pre-baby body (I am not in a rush), and also because kids in the pool like to grab and pull on your bathing suits, and I need to make sure momma ain't giving the guests at the pool a show.<br />
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My <a href="https://www.kortnijeane.com/collections/high-waisted-swimsuits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">favorite maternity bathing suit bottoms</a> also come in non-maternity, so I am tempted to buy some bottoms that pair with the top I already have. I also am loving <a href="https://albionfit.com/collections/swims" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">so many of these</a> that I can't decide! <a href="http://bit.ly/2uIL16W" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This leopard one</a> is fun, as is this <a href="http://bit.ly/2IakS3Z" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">colorful striped one!</a><br />
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What are your favorite bathing suit brands? Have you bought one recently that you love? Tell me!
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Sarah Tuckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15342898150326569953noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035260473590038049.post-66370872139651658392019-12-31T16:06:00.001-06:002019-12-31T16:06:24.328-06:00#TuckerUp365Real Challenge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy New Year!<br />
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I've been thinking and praying a lot about what I want out of this next year. I feel very content and happy with stepping out of my role as a teacher and staying home full time with Graham and Hayes, but I do feel the pull for something more...something where I can connect and interact with others! If I'm going to be "online," I feel like, big or small, I want to influence others in a positive way.<br />
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And, what better way than INSTAGRAM (@SarahTuckerUp)!<br />
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It is 2020, so that answer shouldn't surprise you. The reality is that I'm just a regular 'ole suburban mom, looking for some adult interaction, without having to leave the house, because we all know it takes two hours just to prepare to leave the house, so <i>ain't nobody got time for that.</i><br />
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With that said, I have come up with the <b>#TuckerUp365Real</b> Challenge.<br />
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If you ask anyone who knows me how they would describe Sarah Tucker, they'd (probably) say "honest and real." I have always been someone who tells it like it is, doesn't have any shame at all for looking like a raggity hot mess in public, and I've never cared to have everything in my life look "perfect."<br />
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So, in an effort to regain some "realness" on Instagram, I've come up with a 365 day challenge. Each day I'm going to <i>try </i>to post a "real" picture with a "real" caption. Am I going to use my preset to make my picture look a little better? Yes. But, I will guarantee the filter <i>will not filter</i> out the meaning of the picture.<br />
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I may post a messy bathroom, my child mid tantrum, me with no make-up and still in my pajamas at 4pm on a weekday, Taco Bell for dinner...you name it, I'm posting real life stuff.<br />
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Now, are there happy and great things that happen in real life? YES! Do I sometimes crank out a delicious meal? Yes! I will be posting those! When my house is clean and things look orderly, I will most likely post it. When I actually get dressed up and look like a human, that's real, and definitely worth posting.<br />
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What I am aiming for is more meaningful captions and pictures. More <i>real</i> pictures. Captions and pictures that tell a story, so that years from now I can look back at my Instagram and remember my real life, not just the highlights. I will always remember the highlights, but I want to remember that some days I've got it all together, and some days I don't!<br />
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I want to make other moms know that we are all in this together.<br />
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I want to make other women know that not looking picture perfect all the time is normal and okay!<br />
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I want to show that my toddler, too, screams at me and calls me things he's heard on the internet.<br />
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I want to show that my heart breaks and I cry real tears over things like my friend's infertility, stubbing my toe, or not getting enough sleep.<br />
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I want to show that I wish I worked out more, but this season of life is precious and I just don't want to right now.<br />
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I want to show that my marriage is amazing, but also a man named Chris Tucker really urks me sometimes.<br />
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I want to just be <i>real.</i><br />
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And, I want YOU to be real with me.<br />
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SO, starting tomorrow, January, 1, 2020, I want you to post a REAL picture.<br />
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It could be a real quote, it could be your gorgeous home, it can be whatever you want! I just want it to be real, and honest, and something that you can look back on 10 years from know and cherish. I want you to caption it with honesty. If you love your house, post it and say it! If you hate your hair in a picture, say it! I just want. to. be. real.<br />
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When you post, use the hashtag <b>#TuckerUp365Real</b> and tag me <b>@SarahTuckerUp</b> and I will share all the real photos!<br />
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I can't wait to make 2020 the year of less "this is what my life <i>should</i> look like," and more of "I'm thankful for this life I have!"<br />
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Cheers, friends!!Sarah Tuckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15342898150326569953noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035260473590038049.post-20784541066629895482019-11-20T08:12:00.000-06:002019-11-20T08:12:25.412-06:00Hayes || 3 + 4 Months<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We've got a FOUR month old. I feel like I remember having yesterday, but I know that each stage gets sweeter and sweeter.<br />
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This time around Chris and I feel like we are really soaking in the infant stage. With Graham, we were in survival mode. This time is so sweet!<br />
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I missed his three month update, so I will recap months three and four. This little blog space is like my family's scrapbook, so I want to get these thoughts out while they're still fresh!<br />
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- This was a really sick 'season' for our family. Hayes was born July 11th and was sick with a chest cold by August 11th, and that developed into worse illnesses as time progressed. In the middle of his choking fits, throwing up, wheezing, I kept praying that we get through these sicknesses as quick as possible. Now, looking back, he was sick a really long time, but we are on the other side of it all and just praying he stays healthy.<br />
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- He had bronchiolitis from September 19th until it developed into RSV. The week of October 7th we noticed that he was having major rapid breathing, throwing up, and having deep chest retractions. We took him into his pediatrician on a Saturday morning after observing deep retractions and rapid breathing after a 10 minute breathing treatment(so thankful they are open Saturday mornings!) and she sent us straight to Children's Hospital. At the hospital they took an X-Ray and confirmed the RSV diagnosis. Hayes's oxygen levels were stable enough for him to go home.<br />
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- Started to grab things on his play mat!<br />
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- Hatesssss being in his car seat unless it is moving. I think, maybe, because he struggled to breathe for so long that the angle of the car seat was uncomfortable for him? I really don't know, but just within the last week he has gotten a little better and doesn't scream the whole time.<br />
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- Gave us a couple of nights sleeping 12 hours!<br />
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<b>Now, for month four stats and fun facts:</b><br />
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<b>Nicknames:</b> Hayzers, Hayyyyyy-zerrrrs (and my phone ALWAYS thinks I'm saying, "Hey, Siri!"), Haze-a-roni, Rhones (derived from HAze-a-roni), Rhoner (??).<br />
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<b>Weight and Height:</b> Hayes is still turning out to be the lighter Tucker boy. At this age, Graham was two full pounds heavier than Hayes. Hayes is weighing in at 15 pounds 11.5 ounces and 25 inches long of pure perfection!<br />
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<b>Clothes Size:</b> Depends on the brand, but mostly six month clothing and pajamas.<br />
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<b>Likes: </b>Hayes loves when his brother acts like a shark is coming towards him and then he tickles his cheeks. He is loving bath time. He loves his play mat and staring at the Christmas tree. He likes to be held and is a talker!<br />
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<b>Dislikes:</b> Putting him down when no one is there to entertain him, naps in his crib...did I mention he hates naps in his crib? He is not as content in his swing anymore, but he is starting to love his jumper! He also hates being in the car, until he falls asleep. He is fine in his carseat in the stroller, on the ground, etc., but in the car...it is horrible!<br />
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<b>Sleep: </b>Homeboy is a MUCH better sleeper than his big brother. He has given us a few nights of sleeping all the way through the night (12 hours), but I would say he is still waking one a night to eat around 3/4am most days. Once a night is totally doable and we don't have any plans on formally sleep training him at this point! I've read all of Taking Cara Babies and she has some great tips and says that at this age, once a night is right on track, so I'm going with it. I see it as I can feed him, or I have to get up and pump, so I'd rather just feed him if he wakes up! I LOVE holding his hand and getting that extra little snuggle with him in the middle of the night. I seriously just look at him with the biggest heart eyes.<br />
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<b>Schedule:</b> It is so weird because both boys seem to wake up at the same time each day, but not the same time...as in some days they'll both be up at 6:30am, but other days both be up at 7:30am. It is like when one wakes up, the other knows! HA!<br />
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We have something every morning Monday - Thursday at 9:00am, so Hayes sometimes squeezes in a nap before we leave, but most days he gets a car nap in the morning. Depending on the time he wakes up, he goes back down between 11-12pm, then again around 3-4pm, and cat naps somewhere between 5-6pm. He is definitely not on a strict schedule because we've got places to be and he is just along for the ride. Honestly, I'm not that stressed about it and he's been pretty go with the flow!<br />
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He does have a bedtime around 7pm. We don't do a bath every night, but we do change his clothes, diaper, then he gets a 5-7oz bottle, we swaddle him, and he puts himself to sleep.<br />
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<b>Milestones:</b> At the doctor's office on November 12th (4 months and 1 day old), he rolled from tummy to back several times. He has done it a few times since, but not consistently! We tried infant oatmeal and he did what every other baby does, spit it out. He can almost sit up, he has great head control in his jumper, he talks a lot, he gives soooo many smiles, and is overall the sweetest little guy!<br />
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<b>Looking forward to:</b> Watching Hayes become more interactive with Graham. They're going to be the best of friends, and their relationship is something I can't wait to see blossom.<br />
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<i>Hayes Ross,</i><br />
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<i>You've been through the ringer, little one. You've been sick so much, yet, through it all, you're the happiest kid around. You are so smiley, and your smile takes up your whole face! People say you look like your mama, and I couldn't be happier. I need at least one kid to look like me! You've completely stolen your brother's heart. He demands to hold, hug, and kiss you a thousand times a day. </i><br />
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<i>When we found out you were a boy, I knew I wanted you to be Hayes. Your dad wasn't quite onboard with the name yet, but seeing you now, we can't imagine you as anything other than our Hayzers. I know how fun it is to watch you grow, but I really want to soak in all your snuggles because I know time flies. The way your stretch when we unwrap your swaddle, or how you nuzzle your head in my neck when you're tired. It all melts me. One day you'll be big like your brother and mom will struggle to lift you, so, for right now, I will hold you and pick you up as much as your want. </i><br />
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<i>You're the perfect addition to our family, little one.</i><br />
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<i>WE love you so you much!</i><br />
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<i>Mommy</i><br />
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Sarah Tuckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15342898150326569953noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035260473590038049.post-32869828975743750892019-10-19T05:30:00.000-05:002019-10-19T05:30:05.540-05:00My 'H' Initial Ring + A Funny Story<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I never bought into the whole idea of a push present, but I always knew that I wanted something I could wear or carry to remind me of my kids. When I first had Graham, I bought a very dainty gold 'G' necklace, but I am just not a <i>wear-it-everyday-never-take-it-off </i>necklace girl. I <i>am</i> a ring girl. I've worn a ring on my right ring finger as long as I can remember, so it was very natural for me to opt for <a href="https://auratenewyork.com/collections/rings" target="_blank">a sentimental ring </a>to symbolize my boys as opposed to something else.<br />
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When I was a teenager my grandparents gifted myself and my two girl cousins matching necklaces. My grandparents had gold rings melted down, collected all the diamonds and brought all their "treasure" to a jewelry designer to make matching pendant necklaces for us three girls.<br />
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You can imagine how excited I was as a young girl to receive a diamond necklace! I wore that necklace for all the special occasions, and anytime I visited my grandparents.<br />
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Then, one day I remember my older cousin (eleven years older) telling me that she never wears hers because the pendant looks like....ummm...<i>male anatomy </i>(you can sort of see the shape in the picture below)<i>.</i> I was like WHAT?! My maiden name is Isenberg, so our grandparents had the pendant <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/589328780/i-initial-necklace-sideways-initial?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=i+initial+necklace&ref=sr_gallery-1-8&organic_search_click=1&frs=1" target="_blank">designed to look like an "I,</a>" but once my cousin clued me in on what it really looked like, I couldn't <i>not</i> see <i>that. </i>So, that was the end of me ever wearing that necklace again. (When I find a close up picture of the necklace, I will add it to this post!!)<br />
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Flash forward to before I had Graham and I decided to bring the necklace in to a local jeweler and have her melt it down and design a ring for me that could be an everyday ring that I could eventually make in to a stack. What she came up with is something so simple and perfect, and Chris gave it to me right after Graham was born, so I consider that ring my "Graham" present. Graham's birthstone is a diamond, so it worked out perfectly that the ring has diamonds on it. Plus, it is super special that the gold and diamonds are from my grandparent's jewelry.<br />
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When thinking about what I wanted as a "Hayes present," I knew I wanted something I could stack with Graham's ring. Hayes's birthstone is a ruby, which is not my favorite, so I really didn't want something with his birthstone (sorry Hayzers!).<br />
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Initial rings and <a href="https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/jonesy-wood-large-initial-necklace/5161056?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FAll%20Results&color=silver%20s" target="_blank">necklaces</a> are so popular, and I loved the idea of getting a dainty ring to stack with my ring from Graham's birth.<br />
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When I found <a href="https://auratenewyork.com/collections/rings" target="_blank">this perfect ring</a>, I knew it was the one! It is so dainty and it is as if it was made to stack with my other band. The 14K gold quality matches perfectly, and I can wear both rings stacked together everyday without feeling like the rings are too much.<br />
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I am so happy I have something that I wear on a daily basis to represent both of my boys. I love that each ring has its own meaning, yet they fit so well together. I can't wait to show these rings off for the rest of my life, and possibly add more to the stack!<br />
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Did you receive a "push" present? Do you have any jewelry with someone's initials?<br />
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Sarah Tuckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15342898150326569953noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035260473590038049.post-69302348773121571812019-10-10T10:11:00.002-05:002019-10-10T10:11:42.538-05:00Why the second baby is easier than the first.<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Let me start this post by saying this is 100% my opinion, and I also think the age gap between your kids weighs heavily on how difficult this phase of life can be. My boys are three years and four months apart.</i></span><br />
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I remember getting a positive pregnancy test in August of 2015. That is still one of the most exciting days of my life. I was the girl who always dreamed of my wedding, husband, and kids, so to be pregnant for the first time was a dream come true.<br />
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Fast forward to April 1st, 2016, when Graham was born. To say we were in heaven would be an understatement. I remember looking over at Chris, the morning after Graham was born, and seeing him weeping as he looked into our new son's eyes. It is a moment I'll never forget.<br />
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We were as smitten as any first time parents, but I'd be lying if I said our world wasn't rocked.<br />
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You see, with your first baby you have <b><i>no idea </i></b>what to expect. I don't care how much research you've done, how tired you think you know you'll be, how prepared you think you are...you have no idea until you <i>actually</i> become a parent.<br />
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Chris and I had been us, <i>just us</i>, for over six years by the time we had Graham. We had always done what we wanted, when we wanted. We had always spent money how we wanted, when we wanted. We had always gone on date night or took a trip without having to think about leaving behind our heart and soul. We had always slept through the night and woke up when we wanted.<br />
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Then, you have a baby and that all changes.<br />
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Going from no kids to one kid <b>rocked our world. </b>It was the best and hardest thing ever.<br />
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When we started to think about baby number two, we got nervous thinking, "Are we ready?" When we finally decided we were ready, we felt extreme peace knowing this time around would be easier.<br />
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<i>You see, the second time around you aren't adjusting to some small human coming in and disrupting things. </i><br />
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<i>You aren't trying to figure out how to keep a newborn alive.</i><br />
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<i>You aren't trying to figure out when you'll sleep again.</i><br />
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<i>You aren't trying to figure out how to get your baby to nap right away or sleep through the night.</i><br />
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<i>You aren't worried about never having alone time again by yourself or with your spouse, or how to navigate marriage and a baby.</i><br />
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<i>You aren't scouring mom blogs and Facebook posts about all the advice from every angle.</i><br />
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<i>You aren't wondering when you'll ever get to shower longer than five minutes. </i><br />
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<b>Instead, you embrace the disruption knowing things will eventually calm down.</b><br />
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<b>You are less stressed and more confident knowing that you know how to be the perfect caretaker for your baby. </b><br />
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<b>You don't cry about lost sleep, but, instead, grab that cup of coffee, scoop up your newborn, and cherish their sleepy smiles knowing that one day they won't let you snuggle them like that.</b><br />
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<b>You don't stress about a schedule or naps or sleeping through the night because you <i>know it will come.</i> You don't read books or blogs about babies sleeping through the night right away because 1. you don't believe anyone who says their baby always sleeps through the night, and 2. you know that when your baby is developmentally ready, your baby will do all the "things."</b><br />
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<b>You squeeze in "dates" with your spouse and know that one day you'll get to have solo date nights and solo vacations. You know that one day, soon, your baby will take nice long naps and you'll be anxious for them to wake up because you miss them!</b><br />
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<b>You unfollow most mom blogs and never read the Facebook posts because you know that you have to do what you feel is right for your baby...not what the 1,938 other moms say. You know that too much advice is never a good thing. </b><br />
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<b>You, now being a seasoned mom, don't even take long showers, so this isn't an issue, ha!</b><br />
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I write all of this to say, it gets better. Everyday, every moment, ever season and stage gets better. Some seasons may challenge you. Some phases may be difficult. Some moments may make you want to fake a poop for thirty minutes just so you can get some alone time. That's all normal.<br />
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What I can also say is that the second time is so different than the first. It is a whole different level of love because you now get to see your oldest be a sibling. Seeing Graham as a big brother is something straight out of a fairytale. His pure LOVE for his brother is so genuine and precious.<br />
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So, to all you mommas out there hanging on by a thread...it is normal. Life will one day feel normal again. Time is fleeting, so grab that tiny human, snuggle them, and be thankful God chose you to wake up fifteen times a night to care for His child.<br />
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I can't believe it is October 1st! Here in Texas it is still scorching hot, but I'm choosing to think the cold weather is on the horizon. Here's to wishful thinking!<br />
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The first of the month always makes me smile because that means our biggest boy is another month older. Today, Graham is officially 3.5 years old. I cannot believe we have a child that old. It still blows our mind that we have two boys, let alone one who is getting so big!<br />
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I wanted to jot down some things that Graham does and says because I never, ever want to forget this age...even though some days I'm close to pulling my hair out.<br />
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If you follow me on Instagram (@SarahTuckerUp) then you know how talkative and active Graham has always been, so some things I'm jotting down will only make sense if you've seen it in person/on video!<br />
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- He is officially in a big boy bed. When I asked him if he was okay giving his crib to Hayes and never sleeping in 'his' room again he said, "That's the truth." Ha!<br />
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- Everyday, when I pick him up form school, he asks if I have a treat for him. I talk to him about how treats are special and not something you get everyday. So, on one particular day I told him I forgot the treats at home (thinking he'd forget once we actually got home). Instead, the entire way home he kept saying, "Silly mom! Mom, you're like so, so silly. You for-totally-agot my treats at the house! Hahaha, gosh mom, you're like so, so silly!"<br />
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- He loves Hulk and, at random times, he will puff up, look at his muscles, and let out a roar.<br />
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- Every morning he kisses and hugs all over Hayes and tells him he is so precious.<br />
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- He is very into saying, "right?" after everything. "Mom, this apple is so good, right mom? Right?" "Dad, that was a fun scooter ride, right dad, right?"<br />
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- Every single night when we tuck him into bed he yells out, "Love you! Best friend! See you in the morning!" Then he asks, "You can see me? You can hear me? And you're not goin' to close my door?"<br />
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- He can spell his name. Up until this point all he could spell was Blippi, haha! If you're a toddler parent, you know Blippi.<br />
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- He is very into running super fast, and he actually has great form.<br />
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- Playing policeman is his favorite 'game.' Basically, I get a monster truck and he gets a monster truck and I sit in my chair and tell him he's going too fast.<br />
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- His favorite foods are apples, granola bars, peanut butter and jelly toast/sandwiches, Cheetos, and frozen Go-Gurts, salad, pizza, and spaghetti. He is not a fan of cheese.<br />
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- He loves when I make him a 'picnic." All I do is cut up his food and put it in a muffin tin. He thinks it is the best thing ever.<br />
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- He went to the beach for the first time during our vacation to Florida. He loved it! He also passed out before we even pulled the car out of the parking lot.<br />
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- Speaking of passing out, he doesn't nap much anymore. He should, but he isn't tired until way too late in the day. We do have a "rest time" everyday and now he goes to bed earlier, so that's a plus!<br />
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- Thanks to a very handy daddy, Graham knows almost every tool made, how it works, and he insists on fixing everything.<br />
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There are probably a million more things I could write about our boy. We love him so much and are truly so thankful as to how well he has adapted to having a baby brother. He is smart, funny, opinionated, observant, thoughtful, and we are so happy we get to call him ours.<br />
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We love you, G!<br />
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<br />Sarah Tuckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15342898150326569953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035260473590038049.post-58346397856558226462019-09-05T07:42:00.004-05:002019-09-05T07:42:59.409-05:00Hayes || The First Eight Weeks<div style="text-align: center;">
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I cannot believe we've been a family of four for eight weeks now. Chris and I keep looking at each other saying, "We have TWO boys!?" It is definitely not lost on us how blessed we are.<br />
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The first eight weeks have had highs and lows, but, overall, this go around has been a much easier transition than when we had G. Even with three ER trips and a three day hospital stay for big brother, ha!<br />
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Many people said going from one to two was so hard, but Chris and I are in the camp that going from zero to one was <i>so hard.</i> We had done whatever we wanted, whenever we wanted for over six years by the time we had Graham. Then, out of no where, you can't do anything you want anymore and your whole world is turned upside down, in the best way.<br />
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So, this time around we know what it is like to not be in control of our schedules. We know what it is like to love something so much it hurts. We know what it is like to average six, or less, hours of sleep.<br />
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We also think that the three year age gap is part of the reason this transition has been so easy. Graham is very self-sufficient and is smitten with his brother.<br />
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Anyways, let's get to the first eight weeks of Hayes!<br />
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Hayes has been such a sweet baby! He is eating great, and, yes, we've had our night of up every hour and cluster feeds, but the last week has been a welcomed change in the sleep department.<br />
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NICKNAMES: Haze-a-roni, Rhones (derived from Haze-a-roni), Hayzers<br />
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SLEEP: Right now I am focusing on getting him to fall asleep on his own for naps. Most days he will take one good nap in his Dock A Tot and I make sure he falls asleep on his own. As for night sleep, he has been giving us a 4-5 hour stretch and then a 3+ hour stretch after that. He has done a couple nights of sleep from 9:00pm - 4:00am. When that happens I am always so excited, but, from experience, I know to take it one day at a time. We plan on putting him in his own room this weekend, so I am excited to get my room back!<br />
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EAT: He is a much more efficient eater than his brother was. Hayes latches, guzzles, and is done. I really appreciate this for those night time feeds. I am trying to get him on more of an every three hour schedule, but it is hard when I am running big brother to places and have to stop mid feed to wipe G's butt (literally, this happens almost everyday), or help G with something.<br />
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LIKES: He loves his brother, momma only after 5:00pm, ceiling fans, car rides, his swing, and he finally enjoyed a bath! The first several baths were not his favorite!<br />
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CLOTHES SIZE: Depending on the brand, he is definitely in 3 month clothing. He is proving to be just as big as his older brother.<br />
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WEIGHT: Over the weekend we weighed him at home and he weighed 13.6 pounds. As my friends say, "You produce that heavy cream!" Ha!<br />
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MILESTONES: The SWEETEST coos! Once he starts cooing, it goes on for a few minutes and it is precious, y'all! Also, so many smiles, he tracks you around the room, he is more alert during his wake times, and has great head control. <br />
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LOOKING FORWARD TO: We are taking our first family vacation this month. We are headed to Florida to visit my sister in law and her husband who just had a little girl four weeks ago!<br />
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I am also looking forward to watching Graham and Hayes's relationship. Graham is obsessed with him and it melts my heart! Every morning, Graham grabs Hayes and says, "Good morning, my preciousssssss." Ahhh! I love it!<br />
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Hayzers,<br />
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We still can't believe you're ours and we get to love on you forever! These past eight weeks have been nothing short of the best adventure we could have hoped for. You are such an easy little guy, and your smile and small dimple get us every time.<br />
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You have a brother who is obsessed with you and insists on giving you a hug and a kiss multiple times an hour...especially when I'm trying to feed you.<br />
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You have your first stuffy nose right now, but that's to be expected when your brother smothers you all day long.<br />
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You're our favorite little brother and we are so blessed to call you ours.<br />
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We love you, Haze-a-roni!<br />
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Love,<br />
Mom<br />
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Sarah Tuckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15342898150326569953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035260473590038049.post-86430487592731306412019-08-26T05:00:00.000-05:002019-08-26T05:00:05.857-05:00Hayes's Birth Story<div style="text-align: center;">
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Hello, friends! I am so excited to document the birth of our second baby boy, Hayes! He is proving to be the sweetest little brother, and we are so excited to see Graham as a big brother.<br />
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Without going into too much detail, I want to document Hayes's birth story because I love looking back on this space of mine and reading old posts. It has been really helpful to go back to Graham's old posts and see what he was doing at certain ages.<br />
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You can read Graham's birth story <a href="https://tuckerup.blogspot.com/2016/04/grahams-birth-story.html" target="_blank">here</a>. Hayes's story is a lot less exciting, in the best way!<br />
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If you've ever lived in Texas, you know summers can be brutal. Now, imagine yourself nine months pregnant and chasing around a very active toddler. R O U G H. Honestly, my pregnancy was really great and I felt great most of the duration, but the last few weeks leading up to Hayes's birth about did me in. So, when I went to my doctor's appointment at 38 weeks and 6 days we asked the doctor when could we have this baby. Much to our surprise he said, "Well, when do you want to have him?"<br />
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That was Wednesday, July 10th, and the next morning we were checking in for an elective induction. Now, elective inductions are not everyone's choice, but I felt EVERYTHING with G (epidural didn't work), so I did not have the desire to go through that again. It is 2019, and I used that to my advantage and chose to have our baby on July 11th.<br />
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We checked in around 5:30am after driving around trying to find some breakfast. We found an open Dunkin' Donuts and I stuffed myself knowing it would be awhile until I could eat.<br />
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At 7:15am the sweetest nurses came in, got my IV started and hooked me up to all the monitors. I was already having pretty consistent contractions, so elective induction or not, I'm sure baby boy would have made his arrival soon.<br />
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At 7:45am they started me on a very low dose of Pitocin. I was not in pain at all, which was amazing.<br />
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I got my epidural at 9:35am. The only, ONLY, horrible part of the whole experience was when the epidural started to kick in. My blood pressure suddenly dropped, I felt so nauseous, and started sweating like crazy. That also happened to be the moment Chris and the nurse left the room, so I really thought, "Welp, this is it! I'm not going to make it!" Luckily, Chris walked back in and started fanning me and got me water (my nurse allowed me to have water!). After about ten minutes I started to feel normal again, other than feeling nothing in my lower half.<br />
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My doctor doesn't like to break your water until after you've had your epidural. I appreciate that because, with G, I went from being in a lot of pain to excruciating pain once they broke my water! This time, nothing! It was a breeze. The plan was for him to come in at 10:30am and break it, but he was backed up at his clinic, so he didn't make it in until 1:00pm. I probably could have had Hayes sooner, but I still can't complain with how things went!<br />
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Once he broke my water I was dilated to a 7. He predicted I'd have him by 3-4:00pm, but my body was ready to go much sooner than that! Almost instantly I started feeling Hayes drop into the birth canal with every contraction. He would drop so low that the monitor or could no longer pick up his heartbeat when I was having a contraction.<br />
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The nurse set me up on my side with a peanut ball between my legs and we just waited! I still was in no pain, so I just watched TV and relaxed. My mom massaged my feet because they kept tingling and felt freezing, but she assured me they were warm.<br />
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Finally, around 2:20pm the nurse came in and said they'd called my doctor because she knew I was close due to his heart rate not being read. She checked me and instantly said, "Oh ya, we are ready. I bet you'll have him out in three contractions."<br />
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From there it was go time. The doctor got there and got all set up. This experience was SO different than with G. I felt like I was totally 'in the moment' this time around. It didn't feel chaotic and it was so peaceful.<br />
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I let me mom in the room this time. I am her only daughter and wanted her to have the option to be in there with me if she wanted, and she loved it! She was right there...if you know what I mean!<br />
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At 2:45pm I started to push. I pushed for 3 - 10 second rounds during one contraction. Then, my doctor told me on the next contraction to gradually push (so don't go full force), and then push at 50% (whatever that means...ha!). So, on the second contraction I hardly pushed for 10 seconds and then pushed at 50% (again, whatever that means) and BAM, he was here!<br />
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Hayes Ross Tucker born at 2:51pm weighing 7 pounds 12 ounces and 19 inches long!<br />
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Hello! Holy moly it has been a hot minute since I've logged on here, but I am feeling all sappy in the fact that baby boy #2 has virtually nothing documented for him. I'm usually not a sentimental person, but I do LOVE going back to posts about Graham and seeing how much he changed, what he was doing at certain ages, etc. This is my virtual baby book/life scrapbook and I have not been keeping up with it!</div>
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I'm making no promises that I'll be back to posting regularly, but I do miss this little space of mine!</div>
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So, what have we been doing? Well, I stopped posting consistently towards the end of last summer, and since then a lot has happened!</div>
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In August we moved into our newly built home.</div>
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I also started teaching closer to home and it was the best decision ever! A 15 minute commute compared to a 50 minute commute just can't be beat!</div>
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Graham started at a new school that he loves!</div>
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I enjoyed girl's days with some of my besties!</div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">In October we hosted our best friend's gender reveal party! It was SO fun learning they were expecting a baby boy! They live four doors down, so all our boys will grown up like brothers!</span></div>
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The first weekend in November I host my best friend's bridal shower!</div>
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November 9th I came home from camp with my 5th graders. That night I took a pregnancy test (at the urging of one of my best friends who knows my cycle better than I do) and found out we were pregnant!</div>
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Over Thanksgiving break G officially became potty trained. I didn't have to really do anything except finally buy him some underwear. His teachers did everything! Praise them!</div>
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December was filled with holiday festivities! My sister in law, mother in law, and I went to NYC! This was my second year in a row to go to NYC during Christmas and I am addicted. This trip was a little different because I was newly pregnant, so I did give the city a warm welcome by puking out of a taxi window seconds before arriving at our hotel!</div>
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NYC was followed by a huge family trip to Park City, Utah the first week in January!</div>
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My whole family and Chris's whole family rented a huge house in the mountains and spent a week skiing, relaxing, and enjoying our time together! </div>
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In January we told everyone we were expecting baby boy #2!</div>
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In February, I served as my best friend's Matron of Honor. Her wedding was beautiful, and to say WE have waited for this day for a long time would be an understatement! It was the best day!</div>
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We also found out my sister in law and brother in law will be having a little girl in August!</div>
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Over Spring Break Chris and I traveled to Portland for a mini baby-moon. We were sure we would go on an official baby-moon, but I've had some minor complications with the pregnancy that keep arising (no worries!), so that halted us from feeling comfortable traveling too far. </div>
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On March 24th G said good-bye to his pacis. The Paci Fairy came and took all the pacis to the babies that need them :)</div>
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On April 1st our G-man turned 3! Give me allll the toddlers because this age is fun! I am a pretty patient person, and don't freak out about much, so the tantrums, etc. don't really phase me at all. Now, that baby stage, whew! I'm getting all the sleep I can get because that stage is no joke!</div>
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At the end of April our best friends welcomed their precious baby boy. They also built their house four houses away from ours, so we are really that close! Them having their baby boy has been a gentle ease into big brotherhood for Graham!</div>
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Our friends spoiled us with a Baby-Q! We are so blessed! We also showered my sis in law the day after our Baby Q! Cousins that are due five weeks apart!</div>
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Now it is June and I've been soaking up this precious time with my biggest boy. Chris took him to his first Rangers game! I love him at this age so much. Life is easy lately, and I couldn't be more thankful. I should also add he still goes to school Tuesdays and Thursdays, because....momma needs a break! </div>
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That was a lot, and I didn't even mention half of what we did, but I hope to keep up a little better, so that 10 years from now...when I have a bunch of teenage boys, I can look back and remember how cute they were :)</div>
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Hi friends! I am here today to talk about some tips I have found helpful to keep your marriage thriving after you bring a kiddo into the mix.<br />
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Let's all be real here. You love your spouse, but the second that baby enters the world, you're a puddle in their tiny hands. And, unfortunately, it is your relationship that may fall by the waste side for a period of time.<br />
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I'm not expert, but I have 6 years of marriage under my belt, and experience with a toddler, and I still very much love my husband.<br />
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Here are my tips on how to keep a healthy marriage after kids:<br />
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1. Be easy on yourself and realize that ALL relationships ebb and flow. No marriage or relationship is perfect. Chris was my whole world...until Graham entered the equation. Now I had two whole worlds who both needed all of my attention and it was hard! It was rocky, and there were ups and downs, but we both knew that was just a season. Things will get back to normal and new stressors will come into play. Just know that it is okay if your in a low spot. You will get out of it!<br />
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2. Let one another do what they love or need to feel like "them self." For me, that was getting back into working out and being with my friends. I've worked out my entire life. I started playing softball in 3rd grade and didn't stop until I was 21. I was put on bed rest with Graham at 27 weeks for two weeks. After that I couldn't workout. Then, I had a newborn and had no time to workout. It wasn't until a year ago when I decided I NEEDED that time to go let out some stress and get back to feeling like myself. For Chris, he needs guy time, or just time to work outside. You have to let your spouse do whatever it is that fill their cup.<br />
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3. Take trips together! To each their own, but nothing brings Chris and I closer than taking a trip with just the two of us. I left Graham for the first time to go to Napa when he was four months old. It was hard, but once I went and did it, I felt confident in traveling more without him. Just this year Chris and I have traveled to Germany, Amsterdam, London, and Maui all without G! We try to get away, just the two of us, once every couple of months!<br />
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4. Be kind to one another and realize you are each other's best friend. Chris and I are super competitive. It is definitely something we struggle with in our marriage because we are constantly comparing loads of laundry to minutes spent with G. It has bitten us in the butt more times than I'd like to admit, but realizing that we are in this together helps. If I need a minute to catch my breath or go out for a girl's day, Chris is more than willing to take on the G duties. One the flip side, if Chris needs an evening with his friends, or an afternoon to watch football with the guys, I realize that.<br />
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5. Rely on help. I know this isn't the case for everyone, but we are blessed to be surrounded by our family and friends who love Graham just as much as we do. Graham has more aunts and uncles that any other kid I know and we truly mean it when we say they are family. Heck, two couples built houses right next to us, so they must like us! Anyways, rely on their help and don't feel bad about it. Parenting is hard enough, so don't think you have to do it all alone!<br />
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Bonus: If you can, hire a cleaning service! Seriously! At the end of the day, everyone is tired. I teach all day long then tend to a toddler until Chris walks in the door. Chris works hard all day and walks in to me begging him to take G for 5 minutes so I can pee alone. So, the LAST thing we want to do on a weekend, or when we get free time, is clean! I know this isn't in everyone's budget, but I highly recommend it! Now, Chris and I never argue about who has to sweep or vacuum. Or, who has to do all the dishes, or clean the shower. It is just done and it leaves time for us to spend as a family!<br />
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Do you have any tips?? I'd love to hear!Sarah Tuckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15342898150326569953noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035260473590038049.post-49049557541833330832018-10-22T05:30:00.000-05:002018-10-22T05:30:09.586-05:00$4 DIY Balloon Garland<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've been dreaming of making a balloon garland for weeks now! I am hosting my best friend's bridal shower in two weeks and really wanted an excuse to practice before the big day. Luckily, we were asked to host our friend's gender reveal, which lent itself to be the perfect opportunity for me to try out making a balloon garland!<br />
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Y'all...it was SO EASY! And SO CHEAP!<br />
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I spent $4 on 60 balloons from Wal-Mart and followed <a href="https://abeautifulmess.com/2018/06/make-a-balloon-garland-for-your-front-door.html" target="_blank">this tutorial. </a>From start to finish it took around one hour. And, we LOVED how it turned out!<br />
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Have y'all ever made a balloon garland? I can tell you now that this will not be the last time I whip one of these babies up!<br />
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Happy Monday!<br />
<br />Sarah Tuckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15342898150326569953noreply@blogger.com43tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035260473590038049.post-1121494860451522902018-10-08T12:43:00.002-05:002018-10-08T12:43:34.553-05:00Decor Favorites: Midcentury Edition<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy Monday, y'all!<br />
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Today I wanted to share some things I am loving in our new home, as well as some things I am eyeing!<br />
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I am not sure how we ended up going with the midcentury vibe, but I am happy we did! I would ask Chris's opinion on everything I bought and he always leaned towards the midcentury items.<br />
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1. First off - this floor lamp! All the heart eyes. It has a marble base, so it is really sturdy. I was reading reviews and one guy called it the "divorce lamp" because his wife and him struggled so much putting it together. I was <b>crying</b> I was laughing so hard <a href="https://www.target.com/p/span-3-head-metal-globe-floor-lamp-project-62-153/-/A-52937555?preselect=51022076&showOnlyReview=true" target="_blank">at the review. </a>So funny!! Chris put it together by himself in about 20 minutes, and we are still married, so I would highly suggest the lamp.<br />
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2. This chandelier. At under $200, this thing is a STEAL! It is way bigger than I was anticipating, but I love it. And, Overstock's customer service is amazing. Graham broke one of the glass bulbs and they sent us a whole new light fixture right away, no questions asked! IT was really easy to hand and I love how it looks!<br />
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3. <a href="http://bit.ly/2Qtv7CB" target="_blank">This mirror</a> is going up in our half bathroom and I. can't. wait to show you! I am waiting on Chris to install my shiplap and then we can hang it up!<br />
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4. Bringing plants into a home instantly warms up the space. Unfortunately, I have a toddler and a black thumb, so no plants will ever survive inside (or outside for that matter!) the Tucker home. Thankfully, <a href="http://bit.ly/2Qs2rdc" target="_blank">this plant and planter </a>is right up my alley and I have a feeling he will be here for years to come!Sarah Tuckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15342898150326569953noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035260473590038049.post-806767714180528772018-10-04T05:30:00.000-05:002018-10-04T05:30:19.286-05:0010 Things About Me<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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1. I always drive in the fast lane. Always.<br />
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2. If my flat sheet and comforter are not perfectly aligned, then I make Chris get out of the bed to fix it :) They have to be perfectly lined up for me to sleep.<br />
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3. I am 5'3.5". People always seem to think I am taller than I am.<br />
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4. I cannot handle when my student's tooth falls out. Legit gags me every time. I usually just cover my mouth, look away, and aggressively point them in any other direction that towards me. So gross.<br />
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5. I thought I'd have my kids closer together. Then, I realized that sleep is life, and I really enjoy not feeling like I got hit with a stack of books everyday, so we've just been holding off because...sleep.<br />
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6. I do not get embarrassed easily, nor do I have any fear of public speaking. I honestly don't care what anyone thinks about me, so I'm always the one who gets volunteered to quiet a crowd or make an announcement.<br />
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7. I got married when I was 22. Like what the actual heck were my parents thinking? 6.5 years later...I guess we are doing pretty well!<br />
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8. Teaching is my second career. I have an MBA and was in accounting before spending my days with small children. My dream job would be to own a home staging company or become an interior designer. Or a real estate agent, but I don't want to work nights or weekends...ha!<br />
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9. I cry in church almost every Sunday. Those songs just <i>get</i> me! Chris always just looks over and rolls his eyes! Ha!<br />
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10. I have really bad anxiety. I get it from my dad. Some nights I can hardly breathe. Some nights I pace the floor. It can be over tiny things, or things that *might* happen in the future. I once had a panic attack because we forgot Graham's monitor on vacation. He was sleeping in the room next to us and I could. not. sleep. I felt like I was having a heart attack because I couldn't hear or see him. Chris went to the store and bought a monitor so we would have it the rest of the trip.<br />
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Welp, now that y'all all think I'm super strange, what are some things about you!!??Sarah Tuckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15342898150326569953noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035260473590038049.post-69964359880584754872018-10-03T05:30:00.000-05:002018-10-03T05:30:05.926-05:00Nashville - Round Two<div style="text-align: center;">
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This summer was the summer of Nashville. Besides NYC, this city is a close second on my favorite cities list. Everything about Nashville is easy. The distance to the airport, finding good food, finding good entertainment, location of hotels...everything!<br />
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In June I went there for the first time for my best friend's bachelorette party. We had SO. MUCH. FUN. So much so that when <a href="http://www.mykeepcalmandcarryon.com/" target="_blank">Katie</a> text me asking if I wanted to go again in August, I instantly said yes!! </div>
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<a href="http://www.mykeepcalmandcarryon.com/" target="_blank">Katie</a> and I have known each other for years through blogging. But, we brought our relationship to a whole new level when I started <a href="https://tuckersarah.isagenix.com/" target="_blank">Isagenix </a>in June! (I STILL have two shakes a day; one for breakfast and one for lunch!) Katie and I started texting daily about <a href="https://tuckersarah.isagenix.com/" target="_blank">Isagenix</a> and then she told me the <a href="https://tuckersarah.isagenix.com/" target="_blank">Isagenix</a> World Convention was being held in Nashville in August. I was so excited to be going back!</div>
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This time in Nashville was a little different than when I went for a bachelorette party, although it was very similar, too. I was with a fun group of girls who love to have fun and eat good food...so basically the same. The only difference was that we got to attend info sessions and learn about the company we are all really passionate about!</div>
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As far as Nashville goes, here's what we did:</div>
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- Dinner at Pinewood Social: If you're ever in Nashville, you have to go here! My mouth is watering thinking about their French Onion Dip appetizer. So good! It is such a fun place with the most amazing Frosé I've ever had! They also have a pool and bowling alley, so this would be the perfect place for gatherings with friends. </div>
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- Lunch at The Southern: This place came highly recommended. Once again, the appetizers were on point! The main meal was not life changing, but we all agreed that we were glad we went. </div>
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- Party Wagon: We combined groups with some other girls and got on a huge trailer pulled by a tractor. This would be perfect for a bachelorette party!! When I went in June we did the Sprocket Rocket and I think I prefer that, but both were fun!</div>
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- Wild Horse Saloon: This place was hopping! We were treated to a dinner by our Isagenix leader, so we had the whole upstairs to ourselves. It was such a fun atmosphere and the music was great!</div>
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Sarah Tuckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15342898150326569953noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035260473590038049.post-56466172398091714012018-10-02T05:30:00.000-05:002018-10-02T05:30:03.912-05:00Hello? Anyone there?!Well, hello there!<br />
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It has been quite some time! Life is crazy, and I am a firm believer in enjoying the season you're in. It is HARD for me to not think about the future, but I've learned to be happy, relax, and enjoy life. As much as I wanted to blog about our new house and all that was going on, it was really nice to leave this little space be for awhile and tend to my family.<br />
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Since I last blogged, we have moved into our new home, I started a new job at a new school, and G went through his fair share of school debacles and sicknesses. It has been a rollercoaster, that's for sure!<br />
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I am going to dedicate a whole post to our new house, but, for now, I wanted to show y'all a few pictures! If you follow me on Instagram (@SarahTuckerUp) then you may already have seen the house progress! (All product links are at the bottom, for those who have been asking!)<br />
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I hope to get back into blogging more often, because this is a scrapbook of my life! For now, though, I will leave you with some house pics!<br />
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Sarah Tuckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15342898150326569953noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035260473590038049.post-76189255182613710752018-07-11T05:30:00.000-05:002018-07-11T05:30:00.321-05:00Easy DIY Photo Backdrop<div style="text-align: center;">
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Last month I headed to Nashville for my best friend's bachelorette party! I am the MOH, so I felt like I had to go all out! M bestie is so deserving of the best and I wanted to give that to her...but on a budget, hah!<br />
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Besides a budget, I also had to figure out how to get all the decor from Dallas to Nashville, so I had to really think things through. I knew we had to have a photo backdrop and after scouring Pinterest and Etsy, I just wasn't willing to pay tons of money for something that could potentially get ruined after being shoved in a suitcase.<br />
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That is when I came across <a href="http://www.thebeautydojo.com/easy-spring-backdrop-with-tablecloths/" target="_blank">this tutorial</a> and it was SO easy and I am pretty impressed with the results! One tip I will add is to make sure you have really sharp scissors or a paper cutter. I ended up using my paper cutter and it made things go so quickly!<br />
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Hi friends! I have something REALLY exciting for y'all today! And, there is even a giveaway at the end!<br />
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I have had the privilege of helping launch a new CUSTOM shampoo and conditioner company called <a href="https://www.formulate.co/" target="_blank">Formulate!</a> You can watch their <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=27&v=eIzekn1XL4I" target="_blank">charming video </a>that explains all about their products.<br />
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The way it works is that YOU take a quiz about YOUR hair! Then they create a CUSTOM shampoo and conditioner based on YOUR hair's needs, <i>not everyone else's hair needs. </i><br />
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The last time I got my hair cut, in November, my hairdresser was VERY disappointed in my hair's condition. I've been going to the same girl for seven years now and she nearly yelled at me when I told her I was washing my hair with cheap shampoo and conditioner. Seriously, s<i>he scared me</i>.<br />
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So, when<a href="https://www.formulate.co/" target="_blank"> Formulate</a> reached out to me I was THRILLED to accept because, per my <strike>doctor's</strike> hairdresser's orders, I need to update my hair regimen game, bad.<br />
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NOW FOR THE GIVEAWAY! (ENDS JULY 24TH!)<br />
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<a href="https://www.formulate.co/" target="_blank">Formulate</a> is giving one of my followers a chance to win one shipment of CUSTOM shampoo and conditioner! You can enter <a href="https://www.formulate.co/u/sarahtuckerup" target="_blank">HERE</a>. It is super easy and you'll instantly love the look of <a href="https://www.formulate.co/" target="_blank">Formulate's website! </a><br />
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Also, here are 10 access codes for my first TEN followers to take their hair quiz <a href="https://www.formulate.co/join/invitation-code" target="_blank">HERE.</a><br />
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I will have a product update in the coming months to showcase how my custom shampoo and conditioner are working for my (dry and brittle!!!) hair!<br />
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Happy Tuesday!Sarah Tuckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15342898150326569953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035260473590038049.post-18227236769072911802018-06-18T04:30:00.000-05:002018-06-18T04:30:07.105-05:006 Things I’ve Learned in 6 Years of Marriage<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I cannot believe I’ve been married for 6 years (as of Saturday!). Who let a little 22 year old get married? What were my parents thinking? What were Chris and I thinking?! No, our kids cannot get married that young :)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">My marriage is something I am proud of. For this day and age I can confidently say that Chris and I ‘do’ marriage really well. Do we fight? YES. Sometimes they are simple arguments and sometimes major tears are shed, but that is always bound to happen when a lot of love and passion is involved. What I’m proud of is that we know we are in this TOGETHER, </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">for life</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. At the end of the day, we are family and there are always ups and downs, but family is family and that is so important to us. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Getting married fresh out of college, Chris and I have been through many stages of life together. We have grown up together. We have matured together (although men never fully mature…). I think we surround ourselves with other strong couples who encourage our marriage and that is a major blessing. We have now successfully parented for two years together and life just couldn’t get any sweeter having Chris by my side. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We also have two sets of parents who have over 60 years of combined marriage experience. Neither of our parents have ever told us marriage would be easy. We’ve witnessed the good, the bad, and the ugly from both sets of parents, but they have never been anything short of loving and encouraging and the best examples for us. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Saying sorry is the best thing you can do. Sorry goes a long way and, as stubborn as you may be, saying sorry can really help heal the situation.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Do not assume your husband can read your mind. When you are glaring at them because they are relaxing and you’re doing the dishes, they seriously see nothing wrong with that situation. If you want help, ask. 99% of the time Chris will do or help with whatever I ask of him. My passive aggressive suggestions of him helping never get us anywhere. I’ve learned to ask and don’t assume he knows what you’re thinking.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Allow girl-time and boy-time. Yes, your spouse is your best friend, but it is SO important to have friends outside of just you and your spouse. Aside from being a wife and mom, I am a friend to many girls who I love and care about. It is so important for both Chris and I to get time with our own friends. Guys need guy time and girls need girl time and there is nothing wrong with that. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Listen. This one is HARD. Y’all, </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">so hard.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Everyone always wants to “win” an argument, but marriage is not about winning because you’re on the SAME TEAM!!! Chris and I are FAR from perfect, but we try to tell the other person when we need to be heard. Listening to what the other person says and needs is vital in keeping a marriage strong.</span></span></div>
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Happy Tuesday, friends! I am trying to crank out these Maui recap posts so I don't forget how amazing this trip was! I still haven't had time to download all our pictures, but I am making due with iPhone pictures!</div>
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Monday morning was our third morning in Maui and I had read all about these Brekkie bowls. I have had one acai bowl here in the Dallas area and it was to die for, so I was excited to try one in Maui. No one else in my family had had one before and we all agreed they were okay. Honestly, the one from The Juice Bar in my absolute favorite! </div>
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After powering up on acai, the boys headed out to golf and the girls were on a walk on the boardwalk. My mother in law wanted to see the other resorts next to ours (The Grand Wailea) and the best way to see them is from the boardwalk.</div>
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The weather was still hit or miss, so after our walk we decided to go explore some towns around Wailea. I had a list of pie places we needed to try and Maui Pie did NOT disappoint. We tried four different flavors and they were all some of the best pie we have ever had! If you're in Maui, this is a must stop!</div>
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That night we stayed in, packed our bags, and prepared to move to a different resort on a different part of the island.</div>
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A few months before we left for Maui we all decided that, instead of staying in Wailea at the Grand Wailea the whole week (like we had originally planned), we should split it up to see another part of the island. Now that it is all said and done, we wish we would have stayed at the Grand Wailea the whole week, but we are glad we got to experience South <i>and</i> West Maui. </div>
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Tuesday morning we woke up and walked down to the pool one more time. The weather was still not total pool weather, but we didn't care! We LOVED staying at <a href="https://www.grandwailea.com/stay/hoolei/" target="_blank">Ho'olei at the Grand Wailea</a>. If you're traveling with your family, this is the BEST place!</div>
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The flowers on the walk smelled amazing. WE wanted the best ocean views which meant we were the very back row of condos. We got our workout in just walking to and from the pool. </div>
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The time came and we had to say goodbye to our beautiful condo! We all agreed that we WILL be coming back!</div>
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On the way up to Kaanapali and Lahaina we had to stop at the famous pie place, Leoda's. I am a banana cream pie lover and this was so good! And, yes, I did eat the entire thing in one sitting by myself :)</div>
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We made it to our resort,<a href="http://www.honuakai.com/en-us" target="_blank"> Honua Kai</a>, and were taken away with how beautiful the beach was. The beaches on this side of the island are definitely better, but NOTHING beats the Grand Wailea. </div>
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We ended the night eating at Duke's, which has my most favorite dessert in the world, Hula Pie!<br />
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And that concludes days 3 + 4! Hopefully I can squeeze days 5 + 6 into one more post!Sarah Tuckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15342898150326569953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035260473590038049.post-11825683399336156682018-06-11T13:01:00.001-05:002018-06-12T15:21:03.889-05:00New House Update: Master Bathroom + Fireplace<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy Monday, friends! This weekend was a fun one! Chris and I got to attend an adult birthday party for one of our best friends on Saturday and then Sunday was spent running errands and going to the pool with friends!<br />
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Today, I want to give another house update! This blog is a journal that I love to look back on, so I want to make sure to remember this process.<br />
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This week's big hold up was our shower flooring in the master bathroom (pictured below). I don't know what we were thinking when we chose our shower floor. The only way I can describe it is if you were buying a Range Rover with cloth seats. LIKE WHO DOES THAT? No one, the answer is no one. I will let the pictures speak for themselves.<br />
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See? Terrible. The floors remind me of a locker room shower. Just terrible. In my head I thought the tiles would have the appearance of concrete, but I was, so, so wrong. The sample I chose from was also a 2x2 inch tile, so I blame that as well. Our builder told us to go buy what we want and be on standby for when the tile guy returns. I am SO EXCITED for what we chose. It will be so much better!<br />
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In the store I wasn't sure how the hexagons tiles would work alongside the bigger hexagons, but I think they compliment each other perfectly!<br />
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Now onto the next mess up. Obviously the guys installing our shiplap don't know Joanna Gaines. I don't hate the vertical look, but I prefer the horizontal. I WILL be incorporating vertical shiplap in the house, but you'll have the wait and see where that will be!</div>
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The house is supposed to be done in August, and we can't wait! We will be doing a bunch of renovations (some things the builder wouldn't do) and work on the backyard once we close, so I am eager to get moved in and start decorating!</div>
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Happy Monday!Sarah Tuckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15342898150326569953noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035260473590038049.post-41275397154695223592018-06-08T05:30:00.000-05:002018-06-08T05:30:02.279-05:00Eyelash Extensions: Yay or Nay?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hi friends! Happy Friday! This week has been a busy one, but I am excited for a weekend with my boys and our friends!<div>
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Today I want to talk about eyelash extensions. In all the picture above I am wearing no eye makeup!<br /><div>
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A few months back I got eyelash extensions in preparation for our trip to Maui. I love having eyelash extensions because it cuts back on the time it takes to get ready. Plus, on vacation I hardly wear any makeup, so at least my eyes look awake!</div>
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The initial appointment to get the eyelashes out on takes almost two hours. Y'ALL, TWO HOURS. I am not an A.D.D. person, but I was so fidgety. And, this wasn't even my first time getting them! Then, you have to go back and get them filled every 2-3 weeks. I went back and got them filled right before we left for Maui and, Y'ALL, that took well over an hour! Like, I just don't have time for that! </div>
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Most moms would say, "Enjoy the time to relax," but all I kept thinking was how much time I was losing away from Graham and how many other things I could be doing. And, if I am being honest, if every other week I get two hours of free time, <i>that is not what I want to be doing.</i></div>
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Now, I am saying this from my personal experience. Don't get me wrong. I LOVE eyelash extensions! Please don't misunderstand me. But, I just had to stop going because I couldn't sit still that long and I felt like it was a waste of time. I can put my makeup on in less than 10 minutes, so it wasn't really saving me a whole lot of time.</div>
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Fast forward to when they started falling out and, <b>holy cow,</b> I was left with no eyelashes. Everyday (weeks after I got them filled) I would have tons of fake eyelashes fall off and take with them a real eyelash. It was so sad when they all fell off because I used to have great, real eyelashes and I feel like I am left with nothing.</div>
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So, all-in-all, I don't hate them, but I don't think I will get them again anytime soon. I can't sit still for that long and I can't handle being left with no eyelashes.</div>
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What's is your experience with eyelash extensions?! Do you love them?</div>
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Also, does anyone with contacts recommend a great eyelash serum? I have tried a few different kinds, but they irritate my eyes really bad!</div>
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Have a great weekend!</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Get to your gate ASAP. Do not just get to the airport, but get to your GATE as soon as you can. We almost missed two flights because we didn’t realize there were additional passport checks AFTER you get through security, </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">but before you get to your gate</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Us and about 100 other people didn’t realize this leaving Germany and it almost made us miss our flight! We had been at an airport cafe for over an hour just drinking coffee and reading our books when we decided to go sit at our gate. Little did we know we had to wait in a HUGE line (that an hour before </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">wasn’t there!</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">) just to get to our gate! </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">All you need to pack is tennis shoes, jeans, and a tee shirts. Seriously. Europe is SO casual and they were tennis shoes with everything! Dress? Tennis shoes. Suit? Fancy tennis shoes. Hardly anyone does their hair and women wear very little makeup. It was so nice to be so casual, even though I feel like I am pretty casual anyways. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Get an adapter plug, but don’t assume you can use everything! Yes, you can plug things in, but European wattages/Hertz and American wattages/Hertz are VERY different, so powering your American styling tools will burn them up over there! We travel with a fan and Chris plugged it in the first night. Right away it was HUMMING on low and we thought, “This is awesome! It is going so fast!” After about 30 seconds I started to smell something burning. Ya, the motor was not made to handle the wattage, so our fan was close to catching on fire! I didn't even bring my straightener to Europe because my MIL had told me it wouldn’t work. Plus, I didn’t care about my hair. I was in Europe! So, just be prepared to charge your small electronics and that is it.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Know that you may have to pay to use the restroom. In Amsterdam, you had to pay to use every public restroom. I didn't know this and I had walked about a quarter a mile to go to the bathroom and when I got there, I didn’t have any money on me! In London, you could use a bathroom in a pub or restaurant, but not every place had a restroom, so just don’t wait until the last second!</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Don’t expect your meal to come with free water, or much water at all. You have to pay for water and you hardly ever get ice. Being from Texas, we LOVE our water and ice. Since I was paying for a drink I mostly ordered wine or Coke :) They drink sparkling water, so if you want “regular” water you have to as for flat, tap, or water with “no gas.” Every country and restaurant called “regular” water something different, so I would just go down the list to try to get some non-carbonated water!</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Be open to trying new things! Since we planned this trip so quickly, I didn’t get to do my usual itinerary. Instead, we did everything on a whim and it was fun! One day we up and went to Amsterdam without a plan. Another day we explored Cologne without a plan. We were open to trying new foods and half the time we ordered off a menu and we didn’t know what we were ordering. Just keep an open mind and be flexible!</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Make a copy of your passports and keep that copy on you. If, for some terrible reason something were to happen, at least you’d have that form of identification on you. Chris bought this necklace thing and kept our passports in that and tucked it under his shirt as we walked around. </span></span></div>
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Hi friends! We had the best long weekend. We swam, hung out with friends, ate, slept in, and were together, which is all that matters!<br />
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Today I want to answer a question I get a lot: <i>How do you feel about going back to work instead of staying home?</i><br />
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You might remember that a year ago I resigned after the school year to stay home with Graham. Then, I panicked in July and realized staying home was just not for me. Now, a year later I am here to update you and...<br />
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It was the best decision I could have ever made!<br />
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Truthfully, I cringe thinking about staying home all day, everyday. I am just not wired like that. I don't like crafts and don't want to teach my kid his ABC's or colors. I teach 5th grade because I don't enjoy the "little kid stuff."<br />
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I also need something for me and I need to feel as though I have more than just "mom and wife" on my resume. I am speaking only for me when I say that staying home made me cray-zeeeee. How come Chris got to pee when he wanted? How come he got to eat lunch in peace? How come I have to clean up after everyone? Not fair! Those thoughts never subsided which lead me to want to go back to work. And hire back our cleaning lady, asap.<br />
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Thankfully, being a teacher means I get lots of breaks and all holidays with my little guy, which is just the right amount of time for us to be together. He doesn't love me any less than me staying home all day and my sanity right where it needs to be. I am a happier wife and mom because I get to pursue my passion.<br />
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Being a working mom is hard and being a stay at home mom is hard, but for me and myself, I need to work. I need to be apart of something just for me and I need to get out of the house.<br />
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This next school year I will be teaching at a school 10 minutes from our new house and I couldn't be more thrilled. The school I am finishing up at is 50 minutes away and Chris and I decided that, although I love it, being closer to home is key as we think about the future of our family.<br />
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So, at this point in my life, teaching is where my heart is. I am a wife first, mom second, teacher third. I find joy in my career and no joy in cleaning my house, making dinner, and playing play-doh all day :) And that is okay.<br />
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Moms, there is no right answer as to whether you should stay home or not. None of us love our kids anymore than if we work outside the home or we don't. What each woman chooses to do for that season of her life is up to her and her family. I know there will come a time when I may stay home, but in this season of life, being around my child all day everyday is not the best for my health or sanity. You have to do what is right for you and your family and know that nothing has to be permanent. I am living proof that it only takes one summer to realize that wrangling a toddler all day can make anyone want to start drinking at 9:00am. Just kidding...<br />
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Kind of.<br />
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Happy Tuesday!Sarah Tuckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15342898150326569953noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035260473590038049.post-69078239605099499142018-05-25T05:30:00.000-05:002018-05-25T05:30:03.055-05:00Five on Friday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hi, friends! What a week! This was the last full week of school before summer. Next week we have 3.5 days and then it is freedom! I can't wait to spend the mornings with G, go to the park, swim, and hang with friends.<br />
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A few things I am loving this week:<br />
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1. <a href="http://bit.ly/2GPigp4" target="_blank">This nail polish color </a>is my absolute favorite!<br />
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2. <a href="http://bit.ly/2Lqp5RE" target="_blank">J. Crew has the best swimsuits and so many are on sale right now!</a> My J. Crew suit (<a href="http://bit.ly/2J2sVlv" target="_blank">bottoms here,</a> <a href="http://bit.ly/2KQacXE" target="_blank">top here)</a> is perfect for Memorial Day. The seersucker pattern can easily be paired with a red cover-up for the perfect patriotic outfit!<br />
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3. <a href="http://bit.ly/2LsLFcg" target="_blank">THIS DRESSER! </a>It must find a place in my new house. I am obsessed!<br />
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4. Trader Joe's Everything But The Bagel Seasoning. I finally caved to the masses and got some of this gold and it is heaven. I normally don't like eggs, but with this on top, I could eat them for days!<br />
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5. Bachelorette comes back on Monday! Do y'all watch? I am so excited! I love when the show falls over the summer because then I can stay up late watching and not worry about being tired the next day! I can't wait to watch!<br />
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BONUS: <a href="http://bit.ly/2LudBg8" target="_blank">The Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale</a> is going on now! I probably won't be partaking because I need to save my pennies to furnish our new house, but a girl can surely window shop :) <a href="http://bit.ly/2J5qkHG" target="_blank">These platform sandals</a> are a fan favorite and they are going fast!Sarah Tuckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15342898150326569953noreply@blogger.com0