diapers and skinny jeans

Things have been running at a slow pace this week.  For as much as I've taken the time out for myself by running, working out, going to yoga and taking extra long bubble baths I still can't seem to shake this feeling I've got going on.  I'm moody, I've been more anxious than I've been in a long while, and really, just feel incredibly out of sorts.  The only thing I can associate this with could be the natural weaning that's happening between Sofia and I. This stuff is hard.  No one really prepares you for it.  The books I've read have no *disclaimer* that I would fall into a depressed and panicked state out of nowhere.  I thought that I chose when I wanted to be done.  Because guess what?  I'm not ready.  And I'm sure if Sofia had her way, she wouldn't be done either.  However, despite my consistent battling, my body has gradually been making less and less milk between Sofia's overnight weekends with her Grandma and my wor...

Some cute Valentine's ideas for mama and baby!  I hope all of you enjoy some sweet time with your loved ones. :) For Mama: ( 1. Red Blouse / 2. Skinny Jeans / 3. Oxfords / 4. Necklace / 5. Hair clips ) For Baby: ( 6. Floral Blouse / 7. Baby Skinnies / 8. Moccasins / 9. Wooden Heart Rattle / 10. Rosette clip )

Still haven't gotten over my $11, (yes $11!!) purchase at Forever a few weeks ago.  I've been living in these bronze colored oxfords.  They're so comfortable, and seem to jazz up any outfit I'm wearing!  I even wore them to my photoshoot with Justina out in the snow... maybe not a good idea? Find a similar pair here!

Today is family day (yay!) and Erick, Sofia and I were unexpectedly hit AGAIN with this crazy mild January weather!  I can't believe how nice it's been over in this neck of the woods, lately.  We took a mid-afternoon stroll up on the north side of the city and did a little shopping in which I bought items one and two for Sofia at this very quirky little shop called Giggle.  If you're in Chicago I'd highly recommend going! for baby: / zutano booties / yoomi warmth within / ergo baby carrier for mama: / j.crew flats / gap trench / polkadot travel mug Hopefully it will stay nice for a few more days until we get these snowstorms they're talking about later this week! :| buh!

I've been feeling a bit dull lately, did I ever mention my entire wardrobe consists of greys, blacks, and neutrals?  I am going to add some more color in my life this year!  (And I'll also be starting up again with for mama/for baby posts so you can get your hands on some cool stuff too!) for mama: / gold french press / gold clutch / polka dot dress / gold dots iPhone case / kitchen towels for baby: / colorful bath toys

For Sof and I, this breastfeeding journey has been such an amazing experience. I can't believe it's been half a year already! I figured I could check in and give you all a peek into the way we've been doing things, especially since I've been reflecting on it lately.  It hasn't all been perfect, and it's definitely a learning experience. I hope sharing my story will help other moms and future moms that come across the same issues. Looking back at what's positive: Sofia was breastfed exclusively her first 3 months of life.  Besides her short bout with jaundice when the hospital ordered us to supplement, she remained formula free until I went back to work.  Half a year later, we're still breastfeeding 3-4 times a day.  We'll continue on with this schedule until she's older and starts getting teeth-  but the best part has to be that Sofia still prefers the breast to any other method of eating, and I know she's getting the nutrie...

Sofia: Is this real life? The rumors are true.  I've made a very important decision.  A decision that I never would have been able to make if it wasn't for my incredible husband who selflessly lets me pursue what my heart desires. I'm stepping down to a part-time position at work.  Temporarily. I'm still trying to wrap my head around it!  This means more time to spend with this amazing little butterball that has forever changed my life.  This means more time .  This means all of those projects I've started but can never finish will get some well-deserved attention.  This means I'll be blogging more.  And most importantly, this means I will not miss any more important first moments that I could never get back. I'm near tears. If it wasn't for Erick working full time to help support this loss of income we'll be unavoidably be taking, none of this would have been possible.  Of course we'll be budgeting even harder th...

All images link to their source. This would be the perfect fall-back Thanksgiving outfit: A comfy, loose-fitting shirt with colored jeans. Tres chic!

sofia on her birth day I've been reading a lot of birth stories lately, and for anyone that has had the chance to read ours , knows that it was anything but what Erick and I had planned for.  As great as it was, there were still some things that had initially bugged me.  But, as most new moms can tell you, sometimes it takes a while for feelings like these to surface.  I know that after I gave birth to Sofia, I found that I had ran on this "natural baby high" for a few months; it was only after re-reading other friends' stories, that had sparked these newly surfacing feelings of things I wish I had done differently. As I think ahead, I know that I want more children in the future.  The thought honestly scares me a bit because for the past hour I've been sitting here slowly realizing that I still need to make peace with birth before I ever even think  about having another baby.  I need to make peace with the fact that it's not the end of the world if y...

Lately, certain tasks like working the same shift, eating the same crappy lunch, and wearing the same broken rainboots have really started to get on my nerves.  Sometimes I wonder why I let myself get mundane and ignore the fact that I continually do things I do not feel good about!  It's kinda like getting stuck in a rut, except you're purposely choosing to not care.   Today, I finally care enough.  I think.  I can't even look at that picture above without screaming to myself that I need to suck it up and just get a new pair of boots.  I mean, really.  Look at them!  I don't know what it is about it, but shoe shopping is one thing I love and hate all at the same time- I'll only really buy one nice pair of shoes a year and then just try and "skate by" and wear them, beaten up, for as long as I can.  I'm sure we all have that "one necessity" it's just hard for us to shell out the money for, regardless of how badly we need it. ...