Perfect for Moms

Since having 3 kids, my stomach will never be the way it used to.  I have accepted it but that doesn't mean I want it hanging out.  I named my mom gut Blanche and she needs to be contained in high waisted pants or jeans.  And now this new trend of shirts with a knot or gathering is perfect for us moms!  So let's hope it never goes out of style or I may just be rocking this trend forever.  It hides the not-so-existent waist these days. I got these tanks from Banana Republic and am loving them.

The 2nd one I literally wanted to sleep in when I wore it - that comfortable!  Throw on jeans, sandals and a necklace - Hello Spring uniform.

I just went to Nordstrom Rack for the first time.  It is kind of tj max-ish but way neater and less cluttered and better designers.  You can even use your nordi's card! I got a shirt and a necklace :)

My Boys

Pictures like this are my favorite!!!

Reid and Pierce are so close in age and in life.  God had a better plan than me apparently :)

I love my boys and I love shopping for them.  But boys clothes are never anything to write home about.  But how adorable is this shirt??  OMG those little spikes...

Carters - I had to get it!!

And my oldest - This stud that has to wear cologne everyday and is almost as tall as me.  Double digits this month!  Time can slow down now.

Baseball Mom

It's starting - baseball season!  I do love the tball games on Saturday mornings.  They get us up and out of the house, a quick stop at Timmy's and sit in the sun - whats not to love?  My oldest has games on Monday and Wednesday nights which can be tough with our schedules but we will make it work!
Has anyone checked out the adorable baseball wreaths on etsy?  OMG so cute.  I am ordering ASAP if I can decide!

Speaking of ordering I have been eyeing this Stella & Dot clutch for a while and was hoping like heck it would go on sale - no such luck!  And well I caved!

And I found these adorable tie shirts from Banana Republic.  They are knit and hide the mom belly - I am in love!

Jeans: C of H Sandals: Sam Edelman Necklace: Target Watch: Kate Spade Earrings: Nickel & Suede

Cruise Recap

Our week on the Disney Fantasy!  I will spare you a million pictures - they are on my facebook.  A vacation with 5 people I suppose can never really go without a few hiccups.  And we had some hiccups for sure.  Our flight was delayed out of Buffalo and I should have taken that as a sign of things to come.  Happy I decided to wear activewear after having to sit on the floor, buying more snacks and chasing kids around.  Buffalo airport has pickles in a bag for $1.99 in case you were wondering and those made everyone happy.  I always forget my husband becomes completely deaf on airplanes - cue the emoji with the eyes rolled.  

Dress: Kohl's Lauren Conrad

The cruise was great but the whole thing was not magical.  A gastrointestinal illness struck our son the 2nd night we were there.  He had it for 2 days.  Then our oldest got it, then the youngest and then since I spent the majority of the time in the bathroom with them - I was next!  It sucked.  I didn't eat for a day and on a cruise with all this food everywhere it ruined the day. 

The kids had their own beds - which means husband and I got our own bed :)

Stomach issues aside, we made the best of it, totally disconnected from the world, only taking our phones out to take pictures.  Husband and I shared a couple hours everyday without the kids and that is priceless.  We had drinks and talked, just the two of us and literally had to force ourselves to go get the kids.  We love spending time together even after 11 years.

Cover-up: J Crew Factory Hat: Kate Spade

Husband and I even tried to take pics of just us, but someone would usually sneak in.  Our smallest is stuck to my husbands butt!

Dress: J crew factory  Purse: Kate Spade Earrings: Nickel & Suede

Our youngest LOVED the characters and they really are everywhere on the cruise ship.  We would go and see one every night before dinner.    

Dresses: J. crew factory and Nordi's

And then this happened on the last day of the cruise!  His favorite Olaf :)

Overall, we did have fun and 7 days on a cruise ship is the perfect amount of time in my opinion.  We soaked up that sun - that's for sure!

Coverup: Becca 

I did an amazing job packing.  Even remembered sunglasses this time and to bring a small purse to carry instead of the "mom backpack".  Totally underestimated how much sunblock 5 people would need for 7 days.  Bringing our plastic Disney mugs was the best idea ever!  Kids loved the popcorn, the ice cream and the aqua duck.  Couldn't live without our hamper and laundry/wet bag - because you know I did laundry.  Clothespins were awesome - hang clothes, attach clothes to the chairs on balcony to dry, chip clips, etc.  Since our last cruise - Disney has put in alarm clocks complete with USB ports for phones - Holla!  And of course the food and drinks, accomodations and service was top notch!  

Pre vaca purchases

I shop a lot.  I tell myself just gas and groceries and then my kids jeans are floods or someone's sneakers don't fit, etc.  And doesn't everyone shop a lot before a vacation?  I planned on wearing dresses every night to dinner on the cruise.  I own a lot of dresses and never wear them.  I need to start but why not add another?  Anyway, J crew had this adorable white dress with ruffles!

I had to go and get new white jeans for the upcoming white jeans season :)  These are Citizens of Humanity Rocket Crop high rise skinny.  They are the perfect length for me, come up nice and high so I can hide the mom tummy and are bright white.  (haha for now I have 3 boys)

I never buy cheap shoes, like ever.  I ordered some adorable Sam Edelman's from Zappos and they were so tight in the toe area I had to send them back.  I joked they were for someone with 4 toes!  But then I saw these at Target - I tried them on and was very skeptical.  I never purchased shoes from Target before.  But perfect fit and so comfortable with the block heel and $30!!!