Mother Load

Motherhood is the best, but this postpartum journey is a different story. It's uncharted territory for me, but it seems like once I overcome an obstacle there's a new one in its place. 

It took three weeks just to physically recover and be able to sit comfortably in a chair again. It took another three weeks for breastfeeding to be pain-free (we struggled with our latch on the left side). Now, I'm 10 weeks postpartum and still have to lose 11 lbs to return to pre-pregnancy weight😩 Unfortunately, I'm not one of those women who loses all the weight by breastfeeding. This is definitely more of a process than I expected.

It's difficult to focus on anything other than Evie. I'm preoccupied with baby thoughts - number of hours slept, amount of spit-up, last bowel movement, etc. However, I have realized the importance of taking care of myself. I'm trying to return to being a normal human. I'm very motivated to get back in shape. I'm exercising six days a week and eating a clean diet. I've started painting my nails again (which feels so good) and I actually finished a book for the first time in months😱

I'm definitely a work in progress, but this little babe really does make it all worth it...

Smiles for Daddy

Furrowed brow

Pensive 

Curious

Cheeky

Good Stuff

A few new discoveries this month that I'm loving...

After seeing everyone rave about the most comfortable sneakers ever, I had to try them. Here are my new Allbirds Loungers. They are incredibly comfortable.  

Brady got the new Starbucks Coconut Cold Brew and ended up hating it. However, it's quickly become my go-to order! I'm trying to recreate it at home, but it doesn't taste the same.

I've always been a body butter girl, but I was tempted by this JR Watkins Body Oil at Target and now I'm a convert. It's so hydrating and takes half the time to rub in!

AppleMusic is introducing me to lots of new music. My current playlist is 👌 and nothing makes me happier. Bleachers is one of my favorites at the moment.

Weekend Update

We had the best weather on Friday. It's been a long winter and it was so nice to get warmth and sunshine. Unfortunately, it quickly turned back to cold and rainy😩. Molly and I took the girls for a long walk and had lunch on Duke's patio. It was glorious.

We found where all the moms hang out

These girls loved the walk

Winning 

This little angel slept through lunch

This one did not

Telling Dad about her week

Then back out for another walk

The majority was Saturday was spent in jammies. We hung out with Brent, Molly, and Blair in the afternoon. Evie missed her bestie!

Saturday morning naps

BFFs

These chicks are ready for summer

Sunday was a repeat of Saturday. The weather was dreary... another day spent in jammies, watching movies, and lounging around the house. 

Tulip Festival

We went to the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival on Saturday and it was stunning. 

The drive was long... really long. We hit a lot of traffic and it ended up taking three hours to get there (with only one Starbucks break). Thankfully, Evie travels really well. She didn't seem to mind the car journey.

The sunshine, warm weather, and amazing views made up for the long drive. We strolled through the fields and took waaay too many photos. There are 25 acres of tulip fields and 22 acres of daffodil fields... there's a lot to see. 

Two Months

My girl is two-months-old!

The second month was much more fun than the first. I think we're starting to get the hang of this parenting thing. We had no clue what we were doing the first month! 

Evie went on her first vacation to Southern California. I was nervous about flying, but she did so well on both flights - pretty much slept through all of it. She was great the entire vacation. We carried on with our usual vacation activities - brunch, hiking, walking, shopping and Evie was a rockstar. 

She started sleeping a five hour stretch at night (as of last week). The rest of the night is back to three hours, but we're making progress! She still loves bath time and hates tummy time. We're trying to work on tummy time, but it's so hard to force her on her belly when you know she'll cry. 

Evie has a new love for long walks in her stroller. She doesn't have any issues with her carseat after we took the infant insert out🙌 We just got a new jogging stroller this week and we're loving it. 

She is starting to coo and recognize Brady and I. She's always full of smiles, but her resting face is a furrowed brow, just like her Dad. She hates when Brady kisses her (scratchy beard) and she will instantly start pouting and whimpering. It's the cutest thing. He does it to her at least five times a day. 

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Weekend Update

Brady was in Oregon for work last week. It was my first week alone with Evie. It went well but we were happy to have him home on Friday! 

The weather hasn't been great. It still feels like winter in the PNW. Everything is blooming, but it's still pretty chilly and rainy. We spent the weekend watching movies, eating sushi take-out, and enjoying long walks.

Exciting mail! New bow from Dani😊

Flower from my mother-in-law for surviving my solo week with Evie

Friday night dinner - salmon salad and sweet potatoes 

Saturday morning snuggles while watching the news

The reason my coffee is always cold

Saturday night dinner - sushi!

Ready to walk

Things are looking springy

Blooms