Well that was unexpected….
3 months. It’s been 3 months since I’ve sat down to write a post.
It wasn’t a planned break. It just sorta, happened. I left for a week in Cabo with my family with no posts scheduled, no friends filling in, and frankly didn’t care.
I was JUST starting to feel human again, had a garage full of boxes that still weren’t unpacked (guess that’s what happens when you find out you are pregnant 6 days after moving), and had a busy summer ahead filled with cousins in town, trips to the beach, potty training, and growing a human…cause that’s no big deal 
Frankly, blogging was the last thing on my mind.
To be honest, I didn’t really miss it. In fact, it’s been rather liberating.
I’m short, therefore go from “is she just getting fat” to “daaaaang, girl is pregnant” in a heartbeat. I’ve let myself wear the same 2 dresses a million and 1 times, rocked 3 day old ponytails more than I should admit, and haven’t missed busting out the camera or tripod one stinking bit.
I’ve played a billion and one games of Candy Land. Watched Shrek/Puss in Boots/Smurfs so many times I could probably recite them. Gotten overly excited for days where I wasn’t cleaning pee off the floor. I’ve celebrated giant adult size poops that clog my toilets simply because they have made it in the toilet. I’ve played trains, cars, read endless “Stein” Bear books, swam, rock hunted, started preschool, gone to T-ball, and any other little thing my baby has wanted to do.
And I loved every minute of it.
There are only 3 more months until this baby of mine forever becomes a big brother, my time is forever split, and impromptu movie dates just the two of us become a thing of the past. I’ve soaked up this summer, trying to burn it into my memory forever. To let my little guy know he will always be “my favorite Boo in the whole world”, and that no matter what, mommy is always there.
What does this mean for this little ol’ blog of mine? I don’t know yet. I guess that’s why I’ve been so reluctant to post. Why post until I know what my plan is?
The thing is, it’s been 3 months and I still have no idea what my plan is. I do know that outfit posts will only be when I feel like it. I’m no longer going to put pressure on myself to post 5 days a week, or even at all that week if that’s what life is dictating. I’m simply going to go with the flow and see where it takes me.
If you feel like sticking around, cool! If not, cool too.
As for me, I’m reclaiming my life. I’m no longer going to live my life so I can blog about it, take pictures of it, do an outfit post about it.
Cause if there’s one thing this summer has taught me, it’s that I love being a mom to my BOYS, yes, plural , and that comes before anything.
I am so glad you’re well!
I have missed your posts- and not because of the fashion, either. Just because of you!
Take care, Momma!
Good for you Momma! Take back your life! I’ll be one of the ones sticking around and hopefully you’ll share some pictures of your baby boy once he’s here. I’m due right around the same time as you (Christmas day, actually) and having a boy too.
Hooray for BOYS!!!
I have two as well! And good for you!! A blog should be a side to life – not the main dish!! 
Hope you have a blessed week and enjoy the precious time with your first little man!! xoxo
Amazing!! So good to have you back, whatever you choose to do we will be behind you. Whatever you do choose to post we will read and enjoy. Glad you had such a great summer!!
Oh BOYS! So exciting!
i’m glad you are well and I’m glad you are happy!!
xoxo
so good to see a post from you.
you have been missed but its good to get priority in order. we’ll always be here, whether you check back daily, weekly, monthly or yearly.
You most definitely need to reblg in 3mths so we all get to meet your precious arrival
I love you, and I love when you blog, and I will forever blog stalk you even if all your posts are 3 months apart.
LOVE you!
I will be here no matter how much you blog…I will be here! Take as much time for your family and you as needed!
blessings,
Melody
I’m so happy that you are doing well lady. Glad to hear the update and I will be sticking around. Good luck on growing the rest of that baby!!! And when did that little munchkin turn into such a handsome little boy?
Congrats on another boy! Miss your blogs. Love the fashion and everything you post!
I hear ya! I just got out of my first trimester and have hardly posted. I just announced, yesterday, so I felt weird blogging and not talking about my baby…so I didn’t do it much. Not sure if I’ll get the energy now to post more. Keep doing what feels best for you and your family!
Welcome back! Your boy is looking so grown up.
Glad you are doing well! And good for you that you took a break – you’ve been a busy lady!!
I am with you girl! I’ve been feeling the same way lately and I haven’t posted much in weeks. The time we have with our children is far more precious and important than blogging. I am so glad to see this update and it’s nice to see your photos on instagram. I will stick around and always read your post
Love ya girl! Can’t wait to see photos of both your boys!
I’m so glad to see your update in my feed today and hear that you’re doing well. I’m just now getting back into blogging and connecting with friends after having my baby 10 weeks ago, so don’t stress about your internet vacation. Just do whatever feels right for you! I suspected with my first, and confirmed with my second, that I turn into a bit of a hermit during pregnancy and the first few months with a new baby. I spend way more time in my own head planning for the baby, and less arranging meetings with friends, creating blog posts, and staying caught up with correspondence. I felt bad at first, but once I realized that it was part of how I cope with growing a new person, I let myself enjoy the extra space. If you need that space now, embrace it!
P.S. – In case you haven’t heard, apparently new babies and potty training regression go hand in hand. I wish I’d known before it happened so I could’ve readied myself mentally and had a game plan ready for all of the caregivers who helped us in the early weeks. I hope you have better success!
So so happy to see your face! It seems that we can forget that this blog is our own and no one makes the rules, but us. It doesn’t have to be all or nothing. It can be sometimes too. So excited for you to have another boy. I secretly get sad when I find out someone is having the opposite gender with their second baby. I guess it’s not a secret anymore..oops. Yesterday the boys were chasing each other around the room stealing a binky back and forth. A brothers’ bond is very special not only for them, but for mama and dada too. I think we need a pumpkin carving party at jenn’s house in October, yes I just volunteered her.
Congratulations!!! Glad to hear you are well and expecting a baby boy. Good for you taking a break and enjoying time with your little one.
Good for you! If anyone was dying because they hadn’t seen a blog from you, well they need better hobbies
It’s good to know you’ve come out of this summer feeling confident. Good luck and I’ll look forward to reading (whenever you feel like it!!)
Angie
Ive miss you tons. But good for you! Everything in this post is so right on and so understandable! Its really good to hear from you though. And Im stickin around for sure, lots of posts or not. Congrats on another boy!
Much love,
Maria-Isabel
YAY for enjoying life!!!!
It’s funny how we’re so reluctant to let go of things to let the things that matter most take center stage! So I say, GOOD FOR YOU momma of two! 
Two boys!?! So exciting! The relationship between brothers is a GREAT one!
I’m hanging around!
So glad to hear from you.
I couldn’t agree more… My blog has pretty much taken the back burner as well.
However, I’m always having way too much fun on instagram!
Can’t wait to see what unfolds round these parts!
xoxo
glad all is well – its a shame you ever felt pressured to blog and that you lived your life to blog- and that you didnt always feel you had a choice to post an outfit or not — blogs should never be pressure!
keep enjoying your life!
Oh, I just love this post! It’s your best post ever!
I’m so proud of you for doing what’s best for YOUR family. I’ve taken a break, too, and it feels great! xo
I’m not exactly sure why, but this post made me cry! I am so proud of you in so many many many ways, and I look up to you as a friend and mom. You described so many emotions I have felt over the last year. Your words touched me deeply and I will always love you more than you can imagine. Well said girl, well said!