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THAT MOM LIFE + HAPPY FRIDAY.

Aug 07, 2015Uncategorized

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It’s been quite the week around here. Johan and the three older kids left for summer camp on Sunday so I (the luckiest girl in the world) got to spend the last 96 hours with these two sweethearts. My babies. Griffin and Poppy. I was all excited about being able to have some uninterrupted-by-big-kids-time with them and we ended up having a fantastic week but holly molly you guys…. I know 5 kids is no joke but being at home with two little kids is not much easier.

While there are plenty of things to appreciate about this season of parenting (hello 8 o’clock bedtime, mid-day naps and cheap entertainment – little kids are the funniest!) when they were up it was game on and there was no one around to help entertain them. I had totally forgotten what this was like, but quickly remembered and immediately planned playdates, thought of reasons to go to target, went for a run (anything that required strapping kids in!) and several parks, thought of reasons to go to Starbucks, found a kid friendly place to have dinner, and waited for the clock to say 7PM every night so we could start tubbies.

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It was a nice change from our usual routine but I’m tired and just want to say GOOD JOB! to all you mamas of little ones. You deserve a pat on the back, dance party, and mani-pedi. You are doing a good job even when tantrums say otherwise. I hope you feel important, loved and appreciated. It might be hard to see the fruits of your labor, but it’s coming in the form of big kids who will blow you away with their wittiness, creativity and love for others. I know you probably hear this in every checkout line but it’s true, enjoy those chubby fingers, slobbery faces, mispronounced words and nap times while you can because the days are long but the months and years fly by.

Speaking of funny kid lingo, Griffin spent most of the week wearing Ozzie’s Beats and calling them “BEEPS” which made my heart laugh and melt at the same time. Any silly things being said around your house lately?

Happy, happy weekend!

XO, Rae

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Instagram post 2172929745669381355_51860223 A real convo I had with Espen (13 y.o.) earlier this week 🖤 
ME: Do you have homework Speny?
HIM: Not really. 
ME: Not sure what that means?
HIM: Well, I have homework but not like tooooddddaaay homework. 
ME: Ohhhh, got it. Then you have homework 😂
Sorry bud! Heard that one before from your big brother! 🖤 Cheers to the weekend and a little break from homework! P.S. — The rest of my kids have no chance. #ispeakteenager #momskills
Instagram post 2172317549805493202_51860223 Sleeping bag coat? YES, please! 🖤 Never felt so understood before 😂 thanks @everlane
Instagram post 2162548123535348892_51860223 Never one to turn down an opportunity to dress the part 😝❤️ #yellowstonemademedoit
Instagram post 2160678785232490273_51860223 You’ve always had the power my dear, you just had to learn it for yourself. -Glinda the Good Witch ✨
Instagram post 2159729965023767190_51860223 Best and worst Halloween candy annnnnd GO...? 🍫👻🍬🖤 my best would be m&m’s and my worst tootsie rolls. (pics from last year making me v excited for this year 🎃)
Instagram post 2159242446012409626_51860223 Snuggles + snacks 🧡 all I ever  really need on a weekend... The costumes were just an added bonus 🦍🧙🏼‍♀️🦉 Hope your weekend was just what you needed!
Instagram post 2157642555494408058_51860223 out of office 💙 (happy friday!) xo
Instagram post 2156774137643691353_51860223 EEEK! Just two weeks ‘til Halloween and 3 of my family members still haven’t decided on a costume. Look alive people!!! 😈☠️🧟‍♂️🎃👻🧙🏼‍♀️ What’s everyone in your family being? (PS - shared a to do list and easy Halloween outfit options OTB today!) #letthecountdownbegin

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