9 years with my Dutchie

This picture was taken on our wedding day in 2003 in Holland.

Remember,  you had to carry me out into the field where those precious little yellow flowers were so that the photographer could get this shot but there was cow dung everywhere and I was so scared of stepping in it and ruining my shoes?

9 years later and you're still lifting me up.......so I can avoid shit.

Love. Love. Love.

xM

A crusty mistake

On Sunday I was thinking about my experience as a mom thus far. It's hard to believe that I've been at it now for over 5 years.

I've stumbled, fallen, fallen apart and soared. Yeah, I've soared. My child cracked me open, she opened my heart in a way that I didn't realize was possible. It's beautiful and overwhelming.

But you know that it's not always beautiful and lovey dovey. Mistakes are made, voices are raised and wine is consumed (by me). But I don't play that guilt game. Nope, big waste of time. I know I'm doing the best I can and so I refuse to beat myself up for missteps I make.

However, there is one mistake I made 3 years ago that still haunts me.......

Cutting the crusts off that first peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

Why did I do it? Did I read somewhere that crust is a choking hazard? Did my Pediatrician tell me to do it? Did I think that if I served the sandwich with the crusts it would mean I didn't love my child as much as the mom next to me?

Who knows why I did it. But I did it and I'm still doing it. If you listen closely at breakfast or lunchtime you'll hear me cursing under my breath as I lop off the crusts and toss them into the trash.

Poor hungry children of the world, please forgive me.

I am..

and so are you.

xM

Have a great week everyone!

Love Mom

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I don't care what anyone says, I love a day that celebrates Mothers. That goes for Father's day too but we'll discuss that next month.

Maybe you think that it's just another Hallmark holiday and you don't need a holiday to tell your mom how much you love her. I have a simple request: quit that train of thought.

You don't need a fancy gift, a huge bouquet of flowers or an expensive brunch to show your love. A simple "I love you" is ALWAYS enough.

I Love you Mom!

your card might be a little late....

Last year's post was a little more personal.

Blocked

Zara patchwork clutch, Platform sandal, Alice & Olivia dress, Tribal spike earring, Yellow cuff, 

Dior vernis

Well, I guess I'm on trend because not only am I loving anything color blocked but I'm also suffering from writer's block (not nearly as pretty or bright).

Since I'm having trouble finding words I'll leave you with a few pretty pieces to consider. Those wedges are perfect with a touch of my new color obsession! How about the lovely yellow cuff?! Wearing that would be like having a ray of sunshine on your wrist.

Perhaps shopping would cure me.....

Do you know how to work through a writer's block? Help!