Everyday in May!

 

 I’ve always loved to challenge myself.  Just when I think things are running fairly smoothly I like to mix it up - either subconsciously or consciously - by adding just one more ‘thing’ to the mix.  (Mainly because I'm crazy).  I guess living in a slightly overloaded state of existence has always been appealing to me because I know that it means I’m growing, learning and not staying stagnant.  

So, I saw this really neat challenge where the blogger did a daily outfit post of what she wore every single day for an entire month!

This really got me excited because I do struggle with dressing myself, especially since over the last three years with the two pregnancies my body has been every single size under the sun.  Not even kidding you.  I’ll also feel like if I’m accountable by posting pics of what I’m dressed in I’ll hopefully take a little bit more time with my attire.  

Also, HELLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOO SPRING CLEANING MY CLOSET.  If I don’t wear it this month - I’m going to donate it.

So having said that, for the month of May my goal is to post my outfit every single day no matter how un-cute, uber comfortable, messy, unkept, random, cheap, expensive or un-put-together it is.  

All of May.  Everyday.  Period.  Unless it’s hard to find Wifi on our upcoming trip… (in that case, I’ll take a pic and post two the following day).  Sha-blam. 

Hope you’ll follow along, comment if you like and enjoy!  Your love and feedback keeps me fired up loves.

If I'm feeling up to it, I may even tackle some of Nate's side of the closet. ;)

Luvs,

Kate

XOXO

Little Guy Love

Guys - I’m smitten.  I can’t handle the love I have for my son.  Seriously, he melts me and I’m soooooo happy that he’s such a momma’s boy.  He’s been the sweetest little guy lately, running up to me giving me hugs and kisses non-stop, wanting to cuddle.  It’s just the best having a little man.  Ok - just had to get that out.  HA!

I’ve been having fun picking out some of William’s spring wardrobe.  One small complaint that I have about dressing a little boy is that there doesn’t seem to be as many options as there are for girls.  Anyone else feel me?  I was warned about this when we found out that we were having a boy and I didn’t really believe it until now.  We were looking at the Joe Fresh line in Superstore and I literally had to ask the sales lady where the baby boy section was.  She pointed me in the direction of one small isle beside a massive baby girl zone.  ?????  It seems to be that way in many shops.

Anyway, I always want to make sure Will has a few trendy cute little guy pieces cause let’s face it - Scarlet sure has enough and I know he doesn't care about that just yet - but I do.  Here are a few pick ups from Zara that I just adore.

Palm trees and sunglasses?   Oh heck yes.

So cheeky!  I'm soooooo using this as blackmail later in his life ;)

Happy Wednesday friends! 

Luvs,

Kate

XO

Mother Hustler

When the editor-in-chief of a magazine contacts you personally because she came across your blog and wants you to write an article for her… 

‘YOU BETTER WORK’ - RuPaul  

Beyond pumped, totally intimidated but must hustle.  

Also, my YouTube video from the last post was up and running live but I hit ‘private’ when I was editing it thinking that my blog readers would be able to watch it (rather than the entire world).  Upon further inspection and reflection, it’s really just too embarrassing to re-repost again.  Just envision a blubbering blonde for 25 seconds and you’ll have seen the post.  More videos to come…praaawwwmise.

Happy Hump Day Lovlies!

Kate

XOXO

(Hair got pulled back into a messy pony - it's business time)

Top and pants from:

VICIDOLLS 

top: Harris Tunic

pants: Piper Jeggings

Scarlet starts School !!!

She was slowly creeping down the steps to get to the car to leave for school.

How is this happening?

Yes - Scarlet has started and I’m a big messy ball of emotions.  Like seriously messy.  I took a video and it’s so hilarious - I can’t decide if I want to break it out and show all of you or not cause it’s pretty embarrassing.  I took it to video message Nate but after watching it again I thought ‘I really need to get a grip!  This is ridiculous!!!’.  I didn’t expect to feel this emotional over Scarlet starting Nursery school AT ALL!  

I partly blame Nate though.  I got a text from him earlier in the week saying that he was feeling a little apprehensive about sending her so early and I just replied:  ‘But her vocabulary and learning skills are out of control - she needs it’ (cause she really does), but then he said that he had a tear in his eye thinking about her going to nursery school!  After I read that HE was getting emotional, I swear it just totally hit me and I became a super suck about it all too.  Then, dropping her off with her little backpack and her snacks and her unicorn water bottle.  I was just a crazy serious heap of tears.  It was CRAZYYYYZEEEEE!

So enjoy the pics and if I feel brave enough I might even post the teary eyed video of me crying for ten minutes in the car in the parking lot. HAhaha.  Promise not to laugh too hard.

Also, this is maybe my fourth ever video that took a total of ten minutes to create (with footage that I didn't ever intend on showing anyone and filmed up and down not side to side...clearly I have a lot to learn), but have a gander in you're game:

Youtube - Scarlet's first day of School

Hope everyone has a lovely week!

Kate XO

!!! 3 !!!

Want to know something about Birthdays and birthday parties?  They can’t ever, (and I’m speaking for my family here) EVER be small.

This is how the conversation went between Nate and I: 

Me: ‘I think we should just do something small for Scarlet’s birthday this year’

Nate: ‘Sure’

Me: ‘Like I’m talking, three of her little friends over, my parents, your parents…DONE’

Nate: ‘Ok, yah sure’

Me: ‘And she should probably only get like, one, maybe two small gifts for her as well’

Nate: ‘Hmmm, ok.  Sounds good.’

Me: ‘I was thinking a new colouring book, some new felts and maybe a little stuffed pup?’

Nate: ‘Sure.  Good’

Me: ‘So, SMALL?’

Nate: 'Small.’

(we kiss, move on with the day and the plan is set).

!!! THEN THIS HAPPENS !!!

It gets worse...

WAIT FOR IT,

WAIT FOR IT,

(picture me with my hands covering my face right now)

THIS...

Oh, and then we had a Small party with a few of her friends... and our families... and a few of our couple friends... and a dog.

Crave cupcakes - dear lordy.

It was actually the perfect size of group - not TOO big and not too small. 

Here are a few of her birthday shots...

This GORGEOUS dress is from Aisabobo - it's a ballet inspired outfit and it's called the Ella dress.  SO STUNNING!!!  You can find it online right here: Aisabobo Ella or on Instagram at @aisabobo 

Her official new nickname is 'The Little Actress'

Miss. Scarly and her personality 

Hope you enjoyed the birthday post.  Was it long enough for you?  haha.  I also wanted to mention that I was a big heaping mess of mommy emotion this past week.  Scarlet turning three, starting pre-school and getting a big girl bed (and pink wheels) all totally took it right out of me.  

ALSO, my brother Paul who I love and adore got engaged so that was just the icing on top of everything.  I don't think I've laughed and cried so much in my entire life.  I need a vacation.

Hope everyone has a lovely week!

Luvs,

Kate 

XO