Today, as I watched my son freely run around and play outside, I was reminded just how important it is to find joy in the little things. Lately, life has been getting me down. I often wonder when things will start to “work out” for us. My husband and I live away from family due to his job. That was a really hard change for me. I have always been extremely close to my family. My sister is my best friend. So, not being able to go over and hang out with my family whenever I want to has always been a struggle for me. Aside from distance, we are…
Anxiety
Anxiety. I have struggled with anxiety since I was about 9 years old. Although, back then, I had no idea that’s what it even was. Ever since I was a little girl, I always had trouble with change. My first memory of this was in elementary school. I was in fifth grade and about to make the transition into middle school–that meant a new building, all new teachers, and new faces. When the first day of sixth grade arrived, my body didn’t know how to handle it. I felt so sick to my stomach and would just cry on the stairs uncontrollably. I was constantly late to school because I…
Toddler Fall Lookbook 2017
One of my favorite parts about Fall is the fashion! Not only do I love to dress myself in the latest Fall trends, but I love to dress my little man in them as well! I thought it would be fun to make a little lookbook full of some of my favorite fall clothing pieces for him, as well as my top places to shop! Look #1 I love this outfit so much! He looks like such a little man! His shirt is from Carters. I love neutrals, and maroon is one of my favorite colors for Fall! His vest and khaki pants are both from Target. Lastly, his little faux Timberlands…
FALLing in Love
To say that fall is my favorite season would be an understatement. What’s not to love about fall? I love the smell of the crisp air, comfy knit sweaters and knee high boots. I love the beautiful changing leaves and pumpkin spice everything! Here is a list of reasons why I love fall! 1.FASHION Fall fashion is my absolute favorite. Over-sized knit sweaters paired with leggings is my go-to. I also love myself a good flannel and a pair of boots. Knee high socks are also a staple for me. I just love the cozy feeling of fall clothing! They are perfectly comfortable for cozying up on the couch, but also transition…
What I wish I knew
There are so many things that I wish I knew before becoming a mother. Sure, everyone tells you its a really hard job. There are a lot of tears, a lot of sleepless nights, and a lot of diaper changes. Here are some of the things I wish I could have told myself: 1. There will be many tears shed–and most of them will be from you. Motherhood is so full of uncertainty. The baby cries and cries and you have no idea why. The baby won’t sleep, which means you don’t sleep. You constantly feel like you’re doing everything wrong. Mix all of that together and you are just…
Life with a “refluxer”
Before having your baby, everyone tries to prepare for the hardships to come. The sleepless nights, endless feedings, lots of poopy diapers, and crying. All babies cry, right? I knew within the first few days of having Jackson that something wasn’t quite right. When I would feed Jackson, he would often gag on his milk. When I would burp him, he would make this strange noise and then start gasping for breath, and then immediately cry. This wasn’t your typical “I’m hungry, tired, or fussy” type cry. This was different. My baby was in pain and I knew it. Jackson would cry all day long, and the only comfort…
Beautiful Mess
Ladies…let’s get real about motherhood. I’m a first time mom, and on social media, I look like I have it all together. Reality: motherhood is a beautiful mess. Since birth, my son was diagnosed with acid reflux. It’s so bad to the point where he has been on medication for it since he was 4 weeks old. So, because of his painful reflux, he would never sleep, would cry constantly and needed to be held 24/7. On top of all of that, I was dealing with postpartum anxiety. I live over an hour away from family and was constantly calling my mother hyperventilating because my son wouldn’t stop crying and I…
About Katie!
Hello world! My name is Katie! I am a wife to my husband Mike and a stay at home mama to my son, Jackson! I am also expecting Beckett James in January 🙂 I love all three of my boys so much! I am excited for all of you to follow me along in my journey of motherhood! Lets have a little fun with a Q&A! What is my favorite color? Black! But if you ask my husband, he will tell you that’s not a color. How many siblings do I have? I have 3! Two brothers and a sister. What is my guilty pleasure show? Keeping up with the…
