the monday edit

happy monday! what a week and weekend. brendan’s birthday was saturday, and we spent the whole week getting excited for it, planning how to celebrate, and organizing for his birthday party this weekend.

i feel like last year i was so excited to celebrate him, but was getting ready to travel for work the next weekend, had spent the entire prior year just hoping he was hitting his milestones appropriately and watching time fly. this year was the opposite. i spent so much time thinking about two years ago, and how unprepared we were for our little guy to show up early, and to be ready to take on the world and seeing what a fighter he was going to be. t

this year, i felt all of the feelings. the joy of celebrating my sweet boy. the little boy who stares at the sky in wonder looking for airplanes and who could eat an entire bag of pirates booty in one sitting. he loves and adores his sister and runs into my arms with a glint in his eye of pure joy. i just feel so fortunate, despite it all, to have this perfect little guy, and i was so excited to celebrate him.

anyways, this week was full of organization, cleaning, celebrations, and all of the things. we’re off to visit family next weekend, so we’re excited for more family time.

from my camera roll lately:

the monday edit:

currently reading//recently finished:
atomic habits (james clear) - late to the game here, but really loving this
the let them theory (men robbins) - love this perspective
good material (dolly alderton) - finished this last week and loved it; already looking for more of her books
how to end a love story (yulin kuang) - just started this and already entertained
long bright river (liz moore) - finished this last week and enjoyed it very much
within arm's reach (ann napolitano) - started listening to this last week and i’m enjoying it; i love a multigenerational family novel (another favorite: the most fun we ever had by clare lombardo)

currently watching:
rewatching parks and rec (because it’s a comfort watch)
sprint (netflix)
traitors (because i love a realty game show) - this is pure entertainment to me
full swing (netflix)

making this week (simple and easy everything before we head out of town):
sheet pan chicken brussel sprouts and carrots
ground beef tacos with all of the toppings
broccoli, sausage and pesto gnocchi
yogurt, berries and peanut butter

outfits i love:
black straight leg denim (levi) + blue button up, full tuck (ayr) + ballet flats (everlane)
ponte crop kick pants (gap) + black marin sweater (la ligne) + black leather slides
classic denim, the wedgie (levi) + scoop tank top (soldout nyc) + cable knit sweater (jenni kayne) + ballet flats (everlane)
white sweats (jenni kayne) + softest tee (soldout nye)

the everything else edit:
mwh strength workout (mwh)
super you (moon juice) - for my anxious days
eyeing this brushed cashmere tee (j.crew)
new balances for spring, maybe (new balance)
shampoo and conditioner duo (crown affair)
grace street coffee, every morning (grace street) with collagen (needed)