Blog - Page 27 of 183 - Moments of Musing

5 Life Lately Updates

Filed Under: Uncategorized // May 14, 2019

1. Mother’s Day

Over the weekend, I celebrated all of the moms in my life and my guys celebrated me. Sunday was a rainy day so we made sure to get outdoors on Saturday.

2. Work-from-home days

I never really officially announced that I’ve been working from home a couple days a week. It is really nice knowing I don’t have to leave my boys those days and also quite challenging getting work done while home with them. I am so happy for the time, though, and I know they are too.

3. Home Decor

It has taken us quite some time to fully decorate our home. I think we’ve been hesitant since a part of us feels like this might not be out forever home. But I decided, stay or move (not for a while lol), we have to finish decorating! The living room decor is now complete with bay window shelving.

4. Countdown to a special trip

We are headed out of town in a few weeks and it’s to a super special place. My husband surprised me with the location because he knows it’s near and dear to my heart and I’ve been saying I want to go there. I am so excited to finally introduce the boys to one of my *happy* places! (There was your clue!)

5. C h a n g e

April showers have carried into May…All the rain has meant the spring blooms have not disappointed. Changing weather and seasons always brings upon thoughts of change for me… Does it do the same for you?

spring blooms, cherry blossoms, spring flowers

Mommy & Me Tulips Photo Shoot

Filed Under: family photos, motherhood // May 9, 2019

Motherhood is so hard to define or put into in words. Words really do it no justice. There is simply nothing like it. As for me, it is my calling and my greatest privilege. It is an honor (albeit a stressful one lol) to be responsible for growing and nurturing and helping to shape little lives.

They are my little best friends, my biggest loves and the greatest parts of my existence. Really. That saying about your heart walking outside of your body when you’re a parent? It’s 100% true.

I can only hope they know how loved and capable of anything they always are. This Mothers Day, apart from the popular request of sleep, I simply wanted to get photos of me and the boys. Unfortunately, we didn’t get any of the four of us but I did get some of my husband with the boys that I’ll share in a bit.

While photo shoots with kids are hectic —as you can see R is only wearing one sneaker in most of the photos haha!—it is worth it to us. They capture moments in time that would otherwise be left to memory.

I hope they will treasure these as much as I do. 🧡

mommy & me, mommy and me, mommy and me photos, photoshoot, tulip festival, tulip photos, family photos

That Baby in the Sonogram

Filed Under: motherhood // May 2, 2019

sonogram, baby sonogram, baby, pregnancy, motherhood

That baby in the sonogram is born into the world. And then somehow that baby is 1 and walking. Then he’ll be 2 and talking, and so on and so on.

Each year that follows, he’ll grow to be less dependent and more independent.

Each year, I will wonder where the time has gone, how it is that time is so fleeting, and I’ll hold onto all of the memories. I’ll lovingly (with a tinge or sadness mixed in) look back and excitedly look forward.

While my kids are still both little, I know this to be true because I was a kid myself once. I understand what it’s like to grow up and grow older. I remember how it felt as a kid and teen (and yes, even now) to reminisce on the past and be excited but scared of the future.

And I know this is all necessary. I know one day, my kids will stop co-sleeping and cuddling and showering me with kisses. I know they’ll prefer their own bed and their own friends and they will reserve a hello and goodbye kiss for me, if I’m lucky.

But that will happen in time on its own time. For now, I have now. So I will enjoy co-sleeping and cuddling and being showered in kisses. I will gladly share my bed and be their best friend. I will hold onto all of this that is happening, while well aware that these memories in the making are priceless …and timeless.

Because you see, whole time will go on and change and wait for no one, I will have these memories and these moments and these feelings that not even fleeting time can change or take with it.

Somebunny Special is 1!

Filed Under: Easter, easter 2019, easter weekend, first birthday, kids birthday // April 23, 2019

We had a very busy weekend celebrating Baby R’s first birthday and Easter! Family flew and drove into town for the celebrations and we couldn’t be happier. R, you are our dream come true- We three love you so much!

Here are some photos from the fun weekend:

R’s 1st Birthday:

somebunny, bunny birthday, first birthday, first birthday party

Easter 2019:

My Motherhood Marks

Filed Under: motherhood // April 16, 2019

This post is sponsored by Kohl’s. I was paid for this post and received the included jewelry as compensation.

When moms describe pregnancy- and birth-related scars and marks, most people probably think of the most common stretch marks and C-section scar. While I (proudly) bear some stretch marks and have a C-section scar, I also have other marks that many probably do not know are attributable to my pregnancies.

During my first pregnancy, I looked into the mirror one day at work and realized I had more beauty marks on my face than I remembered. Upon further look, not only were they on both cheeks but they were on my neck, too. It sort of took me by surprise. I had expected the body changes and weight gain in my face, but not once did I ever think about an increase in beauty marks.

motherhood, motherhood marks, beauty marks, beauty spots, mother

I remember one of the first times my toddler realized I had them on my face. “What is that?,” he asked. “They’re marks from when I was pregnant with you and your brother.” In case you are wondering, I am not self-conscious about my beauty marks —I mean, why should I be? Along with my C-section scar, stretch marks and saggy skin, they’re a badge of honor. They’re another reminder of the strength of by body and of the gifts it gave me—motherhood and my babies.

With Mother’s Day coming up, it’s time to think of the special mom(s) in your life and what to gift. When I think of my mom, I think of jewelry. Fortunately, Kohl’s offers an extensive selection of fine jewelry for great prices. These Sterling Silver Frame Stud Earrings made with Swarovski Zirconia are beautiful and would make a great gift. I actually think they complement my beauty marks rather well.

If you shop between April 11 and April 20, you can get 55-60% off fine jewelry in select styles; if you shop between April 24 and April 28, you can get 70-75% off. You can also use Kohl’s cash.

Happy Shopping!

My blog may contain links to other websites. I am not responsible for the privacy policies of those other websites. When you click on a link, your information may be collected by those websites so I encourage you to read their privacy policies. Any affiliate links are not associated with Kohl’s.