Moments of Musing

What I’m looking forward to in October

Filed Under: Baby L, Halloween, October //

I’m writing this post in hopes of feeling more positive since I’ve had multiple meltdowns this week about going back to work. I don’t want to continue to lament on my negative feelings. Instead I want to tell you why I’m still more happy than I am sad for this time of year. 

We’re waiting until October, which is TOMORROW!, to get into full fall mode around our home and though I can wait for the month (it brings the end of maternity leave for me 🙁 ), I still love all the decor. 
I am excited to meet our new niece in Michigan and to experience it in the fall. I am looking forward to the change of foliage–it’s one of my favorite parts about the season. Then there’s the cooler weather. My hair stays straight AND I get to wear flannel, sweaters, scarves and boots. Win-win. Plus, dressing a baby in all of the aforementioned = all the heart eyes. 

I am looking forward to Mr. L and my dad’s birthdays, pumpkin picking and Halloween, especially as a family of three. We might or might not have already bought one of Baby L’s Halloween costumes (we totally did). We just couldn’t help ourselves and yep, we plan on dressing him up twice.

And then once Halloween has come and gone, my Christmas countdown begins. I know, i know–I’m kind of moving too fast. I reaally do want October to last but I’ve already bought the baby some Christmas pajamas and outfits because 1) I couldn’t pass up a great sale.and 2) let’s be serious, Christmastime is my absolute favorite 

The holidays are going to be so much more fun and meaningful with him.  I know, because life is so much more and meaningful fun with him in our lives.  

The end of my maternity leave is near…

Filed Under: Baby L, motherhood, working mom //

For those who know me, it should be of no surprise that I’ve already had a meltdown about going back to work. In fact, I shed a few tears while writing this.  To say I am sad is an understatement.

I am scared to miss Sebastian’s firsts. His first crawl, word, steps. 
I am worried he won’t love me as much. I don’t want him to feel less loved because I am around less.
I am anxious to spend most of our days apart. I wish I could spend more than just a few hours together during the week. My 1.5 hour commute doesn’t help much. 
I am sad that I’ll miss his good morning smiles and happy moods. I’ll most likely be leaving the house while he’s still fast asleep. 
I do hope he knows I am doing this for him. To help our little family. I hope he grows up to be proud of the mom I am and try to be. Moms who’ve gone back to work after having a baby–PLEASE share your tips! Much thanks in advance.

XOXO

Time was our only obstacle

Filed Under: long distance, love //

It has been a little over two years since Tim got out of the Navy and joined me in civilian life. Basically, it’s been two years since we really started our life together. 
Recently, while sorting through boxes, I came across an old calendar I had given him when we were still in a long distance relationship.
Each month had a different quote (authors unknown). Put together, they read:
“No one comes to you by accident. There is no such thing as coincidence. I know the circumstances and I’ve accepted them. Loving you is worth all of it. And though sometimes you have to be apart from your love… Being apart doesn’t make you love any less. Sometimes you love more. Our life together will be worth waiting for. Time is our only obstacle. And like all things it too shall pass. The day will come when we will be together like we have planned. And that is surely worth the wait.” 
Looking through the calendar brought me back down memory lane at how new and strong our love for one another was  despite the thousands of miles between us. It laid the foundation for the even stronger love we share now. And it’d made me extra  grateful to be living our life together today.

Baby’s Napping Nook

Filed Under: Baby L, nursery, nursery nook //

Remember when I blogged my nursery inspiration board? Well, to say my inspiration has changed a bit would be an understatement.

I’ve yet to decide on a crib, I returned all of the owl bedding and decor, and we’re now back at square one. I’m looking into mixing and matching pieces rather than having it be matchy-matchy and all from the same bedding set. I feel better about starting with a clean slate again.  

The only thing I’ve always been sure about has been this teepee. My husband set it up yesterday and we put Sebastian to nap inside. He seemed happy when he woke up and I hope he’ll enjoy it even more as he gets older. 

I’ll be sharing my nursery nook inspiration soon, and why it’s called a nook. First, I have to decide the theme and decor… I’ve never had this much fun planning a space! Stay tuned 🙂

If we go on a coffee date

Filed Under: life, life lately //


I’d probably tell you that I gave up coffee during my pregnancy (except a frappucino I had) and now indulge in it a bit less. 
I’d most definitely speak about our baby Sebastian and how amazing he is, how much he’s changed since birth and how bittersweet that is. 
I’d tell you motherhood is no walk in the park (despite how many literal walks in the park I’ve taken with him) but that it is my dream come true. He is my dream come true. 
I’d divulge that I have mixed feelings that it is September and almost fall. I love the cool weather and the fun activities this time of year brings but (and it’s a BIG but) I’m sad my maternity leave ends this season. 
I’d let you know that I’m living in the present more. Sure, I daydream of next year’s Disney World vacation and a Santorini vacation sometime after that but for now, I’m loving the everyday joys. 
I’d be excited to share with you that I’m planning Sebastian’s Baptism, which I’m excited for. It felt surreal going to the Baptism parents class… and I just hope we both fit in our outfits.

I’d say thank you for your time and company!