So occasional via instagram, facebook, and email I get questions regarding my personal life. I am always happy to share little glimpse into my personal life but I hate boring people with the details. I feel like people come here to read about fashion, food, healthy living, and kid stuff. Not really to hear what I'm up to. But I still kept getting questions about my personal life so I thought I would share a few little tidbits with you.
Leo Milestones
Ok so I get most questions about Leo. So here is the Leo rundown..... He turns 2 in Feb and is a busy boy. He ends up with a new scrap, bruise, or goose egg nearly everyday because he pushes the limits. He is smart as a whip, he knows his colors, can count to 8, and amazes (and makes me laugh) when he puts together sentences. His personality has started to shine through, he is focused, pretty mellow, creative, and independent. His bed time is between 8 and 8:30pm but on weekends we have kept him up till 10 and we don't feel bad about it. He doesn't wake up till around 8am sometimes later every morning. He takes one nap from 12-2/2:30. He still sleeps in a crib, eats in a high chair, and we let him have sugar. PLUS WE LET HIM WATCH TV (judge away) although we limit it to only a few episodes of Paw Patrol a day. He gets to watch one episode in the morning while I get ready and then he gets to watch another one while I cook dinner every night. Then if I need to get things done around the house or have a adult conversation I let him watch some tv AND I DON"T FEEL GUILTY ABOUT IT!
Who Takes Your Pictures
My husband or my mom. My HUSBAND HATES taking my picture so when I do finally get him to I try and take a few different outfits with me so we only have to shoot once a month. He literally rolls his eyes every time I ask him to take a photo but he is so naturally talented. He has a great eye for angles and composing an image. My mother on the other hand enjoys taking the blog photos so I try and ask her more often. I then do all the editing in Lightroom or Photoshop. *And just as an extra I use a Canon and my favorite lens are the 50mm and 24-70mm lens.
Favorite Fashion Item
I have so many staples but my go to advice would be to invest in some good jackets. I love leather jackets! But this fall I'm really digging this tan suede jacket. And one will never regret a warm winter jacket. A few other fashion confesssions- I can't stop buying booties I'm a sucker for them. I love zella over lululemon A pair of good fitting jeans makes my world go round. I love pops of color and am not afraid to wear them. Nothing makes me feel more feminine then a beautiful dress although I"m more of a jeans and t-shirt kind of gal. Last confession that will probably make you all roll your eyes.... I do my hair and makeup EVERYDAY. Even if I have no plans to leave the house I always put on full makeup and do my hair. I just feel better when I look put together.
Do You Want More Kids
Once your baby is 3 months old, you start getting asked.... "when are you having your next one". So long story short is the answer is YES we want another baby. But we don't really have a specific timeline. I think the closer to 3 years the happier everyone in my house will be. What a lot of people don't understand is my husband doesn't have a traditional schedule so 12+ nights a month it is me and only me to make dinner and do the bath and bedtime routine. So for us the bigger age gap appeals to me. Until then I am savoring every moment with Leo.
I COULD NEVER DO THAT!!!!
OMG this comment is my favorite, and when I talk to people I get this comment a lot. Mostly that "I COULD NEVER DO THAT" comes when people find out we live across the street from my parents (if you didn't know yes we live across the street from my parents and a mile from my husband's parents and WE LOVE IT).
The second time I get this comment is when I tell them I'm a stay at home mom. I get it, it is challenging and not the most rewarding job and it really isn't for everyone. I think it takes a certain kind of person who wants to be a SAHM. But my response to "I COULD NEVER DO THAT" is I wouldn't' trade my days with Leo for anything in the world. They are only little for a little while and I plan to be right there for every little milestone. Then I will probably cry and throw myself down on the ground when they start school and are away all day.
The second time I get this comment is when I tell them I'm a stay at home mom. I get it, it is challenging and not the most rewarding job and it really isn't for everyone. I think it takes a certain kind of person who wants to be a SAHM. But my response to "I COULD NEVER DO THAT" is I wouldn't' trade my days with Leo for anything in the world. They are only little for a little while and I plan to be right there for every little milestone. Then I will probably cry and throw myself down on the ground when they start school and are away all day.
I have learned so much being a 30 something year old AND being a Mom. What I think the most important lesson I've learned is.... what works for me may not work for everyone else. My life is a little unconventional, but really who's lives aren't. I have so many friends who's husband work just as many odd hours or travel for work. The point is.... is anyone's life really "conventional"? Everyone's kid progress at different rates, everyone has a different timeline, and every family is perfect in their own way.
I don't often share about a lot of personal things about my family but as this blog has grown I've started to get more personal questions. Lastly. thank you all for reading this blog. It has been a great outlet for me over the past 3 years and more so since being a Mom.
I don't often share about a lot of personal things about my family but as this blog has grown I've started to get more personal questions. Lastly. thank you all for reading this blog. It has been a great outlet for me over the past 3 years and more so since being a Mom.
Cheers,
Jess
Jess