Summer Trends

I feel like I'm a lot less trending than I used to be. I tend to be drawn to more classic pieces. However, I quickly jumped on the lace-up flat trend this year, the reemergence of flare jeans being cool, and am now jumping on board with rompers....only two years after they made their reappearance in mainstream fashion.

I just recently got this romper from SheIn.  I decided this was a good way to give one a try after thinking this was a trend I would be skipping. Well, what do you know? I adore it.  The quality and fit of this is comparable to ones I've seen at Target. It does have spaghetti straps, though, so I'll always wear it with a layer like a cardigan or denim jacket.  It is actually really easy to take on and off too, since it's spaghetti straps.  I am wearing a cami underneath because it was a little low in the front for my liking, but does have adjustable straps, which is nice. If you'e looking to give the romper trend a try, this is a great one to start with, for reference I'm wearing a medium. *update, this shrunk like crazy and now it's off to Goodwill. : (

As for the other trend that is big right now: off the shoulder tops....I am not a fan. I've seen them all over blogland,  but not on a person in real life yet. I just can't get on board with having to wear a strapless bra and I keep thinking I'd have to readjust the shirt All Day Long. What do you think?

Life Lately

Here's a look at life lately via some pictures I share on Instagram!

This little girl, I can't even! We are having so much fun this summer already!

Summer Break

I can not even begin to tell you have great summer break is! After my last day I let out huge sigh of relief. Although I enjoy teaching, I'd much rather be at home with the kids.  

Although my kids are early risers, it's so nice to be able to sit around in our jammies in the morning, instead of having to go, go, go. We're trying to get out of the house for an activity at least once during the day, which is going well. We have a zoo pass, our local library has a great summer reading program, and we have a couple great parks close by. Between those things, we can have some great fun for free. 

I think it'll take a bit for us to get into a consistent routine. I want to go to the gym a few times a week and I'm working on spending some time each day during one of Hannah's nap working on reading and math with Grant. Grant has Vacation Bible School in the morning this week, then next week we're going on family vacation, which will be fun. Overall I am sooo happy to be home and just wear my "mom" and "wife" hat for awhile.

This is pretty much what most of my outfits look like these days, and easy top and shorts with sandals. I'd been on the look out for an affordable pair of leather sandals to replace my current pair which I'd wore out. Luckily DSW sent me a $20 off $49 coupon and I also had a $5 birthday coupon, so I scored these for $30 with shipping. The quality is great and I love that they are leather too!

Better Life Bags

Since discovering Better Life Bags through a friend last summer I've been hooked! They just sent over this bag, and it's perfect for a mom on the go, like myself.  I'm able to easily fit in my wallet, phone, planner, and my mini-diaper bag too, with room to spare.

If you're not familiar with Better Life Bags, they are an awesome company out of Detroit. Their mission is to employ women with fair wages and empower them to feel valued and provide for their families at the same time.  The bags are totally custom and take about three weeks to get to your door after ordering. However, they do have ready to ship too, if you see one you like that's already been designed.

I love a good bag and my husband also much prefers to spend good money on these bags, versus other designer bags with similar price points, but no mission to help others. I have to agree with him!

That Time I Fell...

I wore this outfit to church about a week ago, it's simple and easy. Although wearing a dress while nursing is not my favorite thing to do, I decided to wear it anyway, because I really love this dress. Easy dress doesn't mean easy morning though.

The morning started out per usual. Brian helps run cameras at the 8:00 service, so we are up early and out the door by 7:30.  Their isn't child care at 8:00, so that means I sit in church with both kids. Getting out of the car that morning I mentioned to Brian that I couldn't remember the last time we'd sat in church together as a family. Until recently Hannah has fallen asleep on the way to church and slept through most of the service. Grant does a pretty good job of sitting and being entertained my a snack and a coloring book. Usually I can catch at least half of the sermon... Well.....Hannah obviously is staying awake longer. The last few weeks she's fallen asleep part way though in her carrier, with her pacifier, while I rocked her with one feet. This week Hannah was not a fan and starting shrieking in church. We quickly went out to the foyer to watch the rest of the service there. Hannah did fall asleep, but I missed out on most of the service because people were out there socializing and I couldn't hear the T.V. above their talking. 

The service ended and Hannah was still asleep. I carefully picked up her carrier and Grant and I headed to his classroom for Sunday School. At this point I'm carrying Hannah in her carrier, my purse, Grant's backpack for church, and my coffee.  I've done this every week since Hannah was born pretty successfully. Well, today I tripped over who knows what and face planted on the floor. Yep, that happened. Thank goodness I was able to set Hannah's carrier down first, but it was kind of the worst.  People were everywhere, I felt pretty foolish, and I was swarmed with people wanting to help.  Hannah was ok, but now awake and Grant declared it the "worst day ever." 

I put on a brave face, said I was ok, and walked Grant to Sunday school class.  I made it all the way to my classroom before losing it and bawling.  Brian and I talked and I think for the time being he's going to drive separately for the 8:00 service and we'll meet him at 9:30. That will give me some more time to get the kids going in the morning and either for Hannah to nap at home or fall asleep in the car on the way to church. Grant can go to Sunday school and Hannah can remain in class with Brian and I. Then, I think Grant and I will stay for 11:00 church and Brian can take Hannah home.  I don't like the idea of Grant and I missing church.  

There are so many times I feel like I try to do it all, but it's just not possible. I think it'll be years before I'll be able to mange both kids in church on my own, major props to anyone who can! I think Grant will continue to get easier, then I'll see about trying to focus on Hannah, but for the time being this will be our new normal.  

I know I don't always appreciate my husband like I should, but I can't imagine going it alone like some of you end up having to do.  It's times like this that make me appreciate Brian taking care of Grant when I need to tend to Hannah and for taking Grant to the Y and soccer too. Life can be messy and I'm thankful I don't have to go it alone!

#MomminAintEasy

Go to Target, she said.  It'll be fun, she said....

Recently I made a trip to Target with both kiddos.  I've done this about a million times, because let's face it: Target.  Usually I move with a speed that only a mom can, up and down the isles with stealth and speed.  

On this particular Saturday Hannah had been woken up early from her nap by the barking dog next door.  Not cool. She usually has a pretty cheery disposition, so running errands before she needs to eat again isn't usually an issue.  On this day, though, I thought it would be a good idea to try on swim suits. If that act of trying them on isn't bad enough, add two kids to the mix.  Silly, Ginny.

Once we were in the fitting room Hannah started fussing. Grant usually does a pretty good job of entertaining her, but it was not working.  I tried to try on as quickly as I could, but let's face it, it was just ridiculous and a waste of time.  That's about the point where Grant suddenly decided to crawl under the door and basically get stuck.  Really kid! 

I got dressed as quickly as I could, we made a quick exit, and Hannah fell asleep about thirty seconds into the car ride home. Yep.

After the fact the whole idea of trying on swimsuits with the kids along just seems ridiculous and the whole situation was probably pretty comical to anyone else listening to what as going on in the fitting room. At the time though, it felt like the seventh circle of hell. Some days are a success as a mom and some days are not. I can't let myself get bogged down focusing on ridiculous stuff, instead I need to focus on the good, because there are so many more good times than there are bad!

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Five Months Old

Somehow Hannah turned five months old over the weekend!  It seems crazy. I think I say that every month,  but I totally mean it!

Right now Hannah is loving the exersaucer we got out for her, she will bouncy the day away if we let her. She also still loves her bouncy chair and her playmat.

She working on rolling over and getting the hang of it. I give her a week before she's nailed it!

Hannah is also sitting up pretty well with assistance and taking this month's picture was the easiest one yet, as she didn't keep tipping over.

She continues to have the sweetest disposition and only fusses when she's tired or hungry.

Hannah is still waking up once at night and I'm hopeful that she'll be sleeping through the night before long...we will see!

Hannah is also eating cereal like a champ and I'm just tried giving her carrots last night after the ok from her doctor and she was totally a fan!

She now weights a whopping 13 pounds, so she is a peanut, but continuing on the curve.  Her height in the 70% though, so she's definitely long and lean!

I am finding that she is starting to get antsy when she nurses at times. I've had to go into her room at times, as she's too distracted by Grant and Dad in the living room.  She's also started trying to pull on me while I'm nursing. She doesn't have any teeth yet, but it definitely doesn't feel good! 

I've gotten Hannah a bunch of summer clothes and it's just getting warm enough to wear them. I can't get enough of little rompers and summer dresses!

This is my last week of school and I am so looking forward to all the time Grant, Hannah and I will spend together this summer!