– still holding on to our holiday cards in one of my favorite bowls –

– catching one of the orchid buds in bloom this week (I always miss it!) –

– this little $30 designer dupe bag arriving, will be fab for spring/summer –

– still loving our Loom and Co. rug so much –

– trying to find a place for some of the things I gained in my parents move… like my baby portraits –

The first week back to work for most of us… how are y’all feeling?  I was able to get three good work days in before Hudson had to quarantine for a covid exposure.  But I’m honestly grateful to have gotten what I was able to get in beforehand.  With the case numbers looking like they do right now, I knew it was a matter of time before we were affected.  We have remained healthy throughout winter so far (which is shocking to me with how many have been sick), so I know to count my lucky stars!

I am VERY thankful it’s been beautiful and sunny outside so we can play in the yard.  When he was home during Christmas break and it rained for 5 days in a row – that was rough.  I’m typing this as he plays tee-ball in the backyard – gotta count your wins where you get them.

Now that Christmas is a wrap (not ready for the season to be over), my mind is slowly easing toward preparing for this baby.  I need to get all the newborn stuff down from the attic, start the sanitizing/clothes washing/postpartum prepping.  I know it’s going to be here fast.  But I am amazed as I become more uncomfortable, I will feel more and more ready.  It’s a privilege to grow this little baby, but it’s also wonderful to have full ownership of your body again.  Trying to enjoy and appreciate both!

We don’t have any big plans this weekend.  We’ll be testing Hudson for covid over the weekend which will determine the next few days, so laying low until then.  I hope everyone is staying warm and healthy!  Thanks so much for reading!  XO –