Creating moments and lasting memories have a whole new meaning this year, and we’ve found a lot of joy in the in-betweens! The long car rides listening to our favorite music, the quiet (and not so quiet 😜) afternoons at home, the endless evenings in the kitchen trying new recipes. You know, the in-betweens — those seemingly simple moments that actually help keep us grounded.
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Today, Wes and I had planned on being in quarantine until we realized we could go to my Dad’s house. We drove up to their new house, one they’ve been building and dreaming of for years and finally have. My dad designed the entire thing and it’s a very special place! I had to hold the tears back as we walked in because — just so many emotions.
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I remember being a young girl, dreaming about what it would be like to get a Valentine from a boy. Most years, even though I probably seemed okay on the outside, it was really disappointing on the inside to not get anything from a boy. Now that I have two girls of my own, I guess that’s why I struggle with this “holiday” because yes, on one hand it’s fun to celebrate and I’m always down for a party... but on the other hand, I don’t want my kids to grow up thinking their worth will come from another person who thinks they’re pretty or wants to be with them. I want them to know it’s okay to be your own Valentine. 💕
Snapped this a few weekends ago. We’re a mess. But these are my people. 🖤
Last year I started stepping away from conversations surrounding anything other than compassion and love for others. I decided that I don’t have the time or energy to spend on people who wouldn’t do the same for me. But this has been my whole life... searching for...
I never thought I'd be the type of mom who wanted to match her kid... but, well... here we are. I basically live and dress vicariously through my daughter TBH, so why wouldn't I want to match her?!
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