
May 14, 2014
Maternity Leave
I get 8 weeks off for maternity leave and Patrick gets 3 weeks off. I have had a long list of things that I wanted to make sure that I got done during this time--and I still plan to--but there have been a lot of great things that I didn't consider that have happened.
For starters, I have waaaaaaaaay more energy than I anticipated having. I think it is from laying around huge and helpless for the past couple of months and now finally having mobility and actual energy again.
This has helped me to do a bunch of things that I didn't ever actually do while I was pregnant--like deep clean my house for real or cook an amazing dinner or basically do anything that did not involve my butt and a bed or couch. It feels great.
And having Patrick around with me has been a true blessing. Not only is it nice to have the help--and trust me, he loooooves to help with Reilly--but it is also nice to just hang out together. We have lunch together every day. We go to the store together. We watch movies together when the baby is sleeping.
Yesterday my bestie Matty came up to spend the afternoon with us and have dinner. It was nice to sit around and socialize with him. My kids were psyched too. Even though Matty isn't their "real" uncle--they love him just as if he was.
Maternity leave is for physical healing and adjusting--which I have been doing. It's also nice to have the time to do little things like taking the baby to the doctor and setting up appointments and stuff. But it's also a nice break to take a breather and enjoy life with the little life you have just created. And that's what we're doing.
Rust Colored Dress--vintage; Navy Cardigan--American Eagle; Polka Dot Tights--Target; Black Booties-Old Navy; Fox Necklace--Charming Charlie's; Earrings--Kohl's; Sunnies-Target

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Your red jacket is awesome and the wide leg sailor pants....awesome-r! I love this look.
I love thrifting. About 80 to 85% of what I own was thrifted. My sis doesn't like thrifting for all the reasons you mentioned but me, I don't mind at all for all the good reasons you've also pointed out. Friends see my wardrobe and think that I have a lot of money to throw away on clothes. I know I don't.
The good thing about thrifting here is that the clothes come from different parts of the world, mostly Asian brands and most of the quality is great.
I love thrifting. About 80 to 85% of what I own was thrifted. My sis doesn't like thrifting for all the reasons you mentioned but me, I don't mind at all for all the good reasons you've also pointed out. Friends see my wardrobe and think that I have a lot of money to throw away on clothes. I know I don't.
The good thing about thrifting here is that the clothes come from different parts of the world, mostly Asian brands and most of the quality is great.
Love the mix of masculine military vest and very feminine pink skirt!
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Serious bragging rights you've got there, Frannie! State Senator! Wow! Kudos to Conner!
Now I've seen a lovely way to style my brown skirt. Cute look.
I wish I knew suggestions to give about Kaden. I'm sorry that I don't.
Now I've seen a lovely way to style my brown skirt. Cute look.
I wish I knew suggestions to give about Kaden. I'm sorry that I don't.
How badly do I want that sweater!! I love it.... I'm now following you by email.
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I've been wanting a white blazer for so long. Love yours. Cute look.
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I understand its good to be responsible about spending money, but when a Giorgio Armani item is that dirt cheap you'll be needing jail to keep me from getting them. Looooove your dress; all the pockets and buttons! it's so fab with the leo shoes.
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Wow, Robin! I love this look! Fab spiked cap! Cute sandals too.
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Love your relaxed look. Acceptance of people from a different culture, ethics, sexuality, color, e.t.c is something a lot of people (myself inclusive) need to learn. I think that it's an individual thing. And is a pointer to how open-minded and humane someone truly is. I think that at first there is the shock to overcome and then if someone is open-minded they become accepting of the other person.
I must confess I did wonder about some of your work outfits, but you're lucky τ̲̅☺ have such relaxed dress code at work. I like the occasional power suit myself but on the regular I don't. Cute monochrome look. Love your necklace.
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Cute skirt. Love the look, Frannie.
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