Writings for Sylvia
Writings for Sylvia
Fly high Little Dove
 
 

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Do not, under any circumstance, at any phase in your life, own white couches. Even if they are the most comfortable things you’ve ever sat in. Even if they are the perfect extended depth and are damn near ideal for curling up with a book. Even if they have the most amazing accompanying pillows that are the exact amount of over sized and the perfect middle ground between firm and squishy. Even if! Even if those couches were very expensive and brand new from the previous home owners but they decided they didn’t want them and so they give you the set for free. Do not, I repeat, do not, own white couches. 🕊💜🦁 #livethelittlethings #letthembelittle #clickinmoms #momentslikethese #flashesofdelight #theartofslowliving #nothingisordinary
Planned a very uncharacteristic long stretch off work the past week that coincidentally lined up with our snow storms here in the Pacific Northwest. Carlos’s work got cancelled nearly all week due to the inclement weather and we enjoyed a very cozy, snowy, unplanned winter break at home. We’ve both been working a lot of overtime this past handful of months to try and pay down some debts before little brother arrives. It’s been a rather disconnected and busy winter for us and while we are thankful, hopeful and excited about what’s to come, the ascent to a busier future has me feeling a little, well, scared. I hope years from now I’ll get random memories of this past snowy, quiet week at home because it’s been unintentionally very special and also very, very needed. Happy Tuesday friends. Xo 🕊💜🦁
Rly wanted to get a super cute snap of Leo and my belly but a toddler who needs a nap is what nightmares are made of so here’s some bite sized lemon cookies I made to say happy Valentine’s Day. And! Even if you don’t celebrate this holiday for whatever reason, know that you are worthy, cherished and loved. Happy Thursday friends. Xo 🕊💜🦁 #livethelittlethings #theartofslowliving #nothingisordinary #valentinesday #honestmotherhood #pursuepretty
Opted for this big bunch of white hydrangeas for Sylvia’s monthiversary and got our dose of purple from lilac tinted conchas I baked up this afternoon. Two and a half years without you in our arms. How have we even survived? We miss you little Dove. Sending you all our hugs, kisses and love, little girl. 🕊💜🦁 #livethelittlethings #theartofslowliving #nothingisordinary #thehappynow #pursuepretty #lifeafterloss #infantloss #mamagrief
I don’t think they’ve come inside since it started falling. Snow pup heaven. 🕊💜🦁 #pnwonderdog #adoptdontshop #rescuedog #snowdog #livethelittlethings #theartofslowliving #nothingisordinary
Post bath, snowed in pout 🕊💜🦁 . . . . . . . . #letthembelittle #candidchildhood #flashesofdelight #livethelittlethings #momentslikethese #theartofslowliving #clickinmoms #momlife #nothingisordinary
I don’t care if you’ve heard it a thousand times from every mom that ever existed, I can’t believe how fast kids grow up. He seems like such a little boy now versus just four months ago at his birthday when he still seemed so baby-like. He is able to identify many animals, knows some of the noises they make, knows a handful of body parts and is constantly talking. He is very affectionate, incredibly easy going and loves nothing more than to be in social situations where he likes to join in on laughing. When he points you can see that his index fingers are double jointed and he likes to fall asleep with a pacifier in each hand. He is silly, fearless and kind. Not ever being able to know these quirks and details about Sylvia breaks my heart in a different way every single day. Period, end of story. There is no ‘but I’m so thankful for...’ or ‘at least I...’ because no matter how fulfilling and happy parenting Leo makes me, my heart will always ache to have had the opportunity to parent Sylvia physically. You are missed little girl, so very much. Sending all our love and a million hugs and kisses. 🕊💜🦁
Added maple syrup, a good quality sea salt and cold brew from @wallawallaroastery to the glaze for my sourdough cinnamon rolls and it created the most ridiculous combination of bitter, sour, sweet and salty. Think doughy french toast meets a stout beer all warmed up with lots of buttery salty goodness. Leo approved for sure. Any one else get the urge to bake ALL THE THINGS on a snowy, winters day? Bc dats me. 🕊💜🦁 #livethelittlethings #momentslikethese #theartofslowliving #theeverydayproject #thatsdarling #flashesofdelight #mynameismama #20weekspregnant