We are smack in the middle of it- life. It’s a whirlwind of here to there and check this off and oh! it’s time to eat again. Yet somehow when people ask so what is going on with you guys? I end up saying same old same old. From the outside it probably doesn’t look that hectic or exciting but it is a full phase of life and I am just trying to keep up while collecting the moments. I’m happy. And here is what happy looks like in March, 2017.
That about sums it up! Haha, but really, these two keep my hands and heart full. We baked these peanut butter cookies this week and I promise the girls didn’t lick their hands until they were finished rolling the dough in the sugar. At least not that I saw.
They were so easy and really good (of course they are- butter, sugar, peanut butter…). We took some to a neighbor who had a rough week.
Taking cookies to our neighbors is the girls’ most requested activity. However I do think it has something to do with having permission to ring doorbells.
Completely unrelated, did you know you aren’t allowed to take pictures in Aldi?
I was told that right after I snapped this with my phone. Needless to say, I won’t be doing the detailed tour of my first visit ever, but I really had some eye popping moments as I wandered the aisles. I’m heading there first today then heading to Whole Foods. I think it may be worth the drive budget-wise to work it into our routine.
I mentioned I feel like I need to be buying more food, didn’t I? Or was that just on instagram stories? Anyway, I feel like the girls are eating bigger portions and what I’ve been buying just isn’t cutting it. I find myself having to supplement some meals with something different for me or them. Example A:
Quinoa and greens are good and all, but I would have preferred to just have nachos like the rest.
In the girls’ world, all is good. Kaitlyn is loving playing Sum Swamp as much as Hailey and we play no fewer than 4 games a day. I’ve been bringing home more library books each visit and reading an extra 3-4 at breakfast in the morning. We also finally snagged The Princess in Black that I’ve heard so much about.
The girls love it! My friends with boys say they love it too. Short chapters and a fun story line. I’ll definitely be checking out the other books in the series.
Kaitlyn drew Hailey this Easter picture (it’s an egg hunt- clearly) and was determined to write her big sis’ name on it. Yes I spelled it out for her and told her how to make an E, but the rest is all her. Isn’t it crazy when it feels like overnight your child learns a new skill? How do they do that?!
In my world… that bathing suit I ordered showed up! I am bummed I missed the chance to star in the new Baywatch (cry laugh emoji), but I’m going to keep it anyway.
I like that it is a one-piece but doesn’t scream mom to me. The back is cute and strappy. I wish the backside covered a little bit more of my backside, but it’s not like I’m going for long runs in it, so I think it will make a great boat/hanging out at the pool suit.
I also bought this one.
It does scream mom to me, but I am a mom and will need to be jumping around in the pool and lake and it holds me in and stays up quite well, so I’m keeping it too.
In other random shopping news, buying a full length bridesmaids dress when I’m only 5’1″ is no joke.
I just need about a foot taken off please! Just kidding, this dress got returned and I’m hoping my next option is a little more fitting (literally). I’m so excited that one of my college besties is getting married in July and I’m honored to be included! But first, the bachelorette is going to be in Ft. Lauderdale in June. Any restaurant/bar/activity suggestions??
Back to the day to day… it’s been a full week with new activities added into our routine like Hailey’s tennis lessons (now I really want to take tennis too) and her new music class.
I really am cautious about over-scheduling my kids, but with homeschool starting in the fall, I want to have some solid activities lined up in our routine.
Whew!
Many thanks for David for allowing this moment to happen this week while he did solo bath and bed duty.
That about sums it up. Happy, healthy, grateful. Always behind on something and wanting to do more at the same time, but I think that’s just life.
I’m looking forward to a relaxing weekend and visit from Mema and Grandpa (the girls don’t know yet and are going to be SO excited!).
If you’re up for it, share with me something that is going on in your life right now, or maybe what you have planned for the weekend?
I always love hearing what you are up to! And I hope you all have a wonderful weekend <3
montessoriishmom says
Both of those swimsuits look great on you! Something going on at our house this weekend is starting baby led weaning!!! I’m a little excited 🙂 I found all of your posts on BLW SO helpful, so thank you so much for all of the great tips!
Brittany Dixon says
Ah, such a fun weekend ahead for you!! Watching babies explore food is just the best. Good luck!!
Millie Lampa says
Planning to go see Beauty and The Beast this week and am so EXCITED!!!
Heather says
Ooh, I really love those suits! I have been putting off that task for obvious reasons, but living in NC, I guess I need to do that sooner rather than later. Love the bridesmaid dress too…..so classy! Have a great weekend!
Mollie K says
Hi-I love your blog, and I really like both suits on you 🙂 I just wanted to let you know lately the ads on your page have been covering up a lot of your content and I am having a hard time viewing pictures and reading words in certain areas of your posts.
have a great weekend!
Brittany Dixon says
Oh no- thanks for the heads up! I am going to look into it this afternoon- how are you reading- mobile, desktop, bloglovin? Thank you!
Mollie K says
desktop! Thank you for responding
Kim says
Adrianna pappel has a lot of petite options on their official site (and if you sign up for email you get 15% off). I’m 5’1 also and ordered the beaded blouson gown for a bridesmaid dress and it fits perfectly!
Brittany Dixon says
AP is my favorite!! Is it the fully sequined one? I ordered it and loved it but it would have been too hot for outdoor in July. I needed a certain size and color and they only had 1 in petite on the AP site. I ordered it and am keeping my fingers crossed! Gosh I love her dresses 🙂
Kim says
I got this one http://m.macys.com/shop/product/adrianna-papell-petite-beaded-blouson-gown?ID=902945&pla_country=US&CAGPSPN=pla&CAWELAID=120156340012483180&CAAGID=23779337461&CATCI=aud-76852206748:pla-145696763581&catargetid=120156340005426705&cadevice=m&cm_mmc=Google_Womens_PLA-_-RTW+Womens_Adrianna+Papell+-+GS_Petite+Dresses-_-91912484581-_-pg53189_m_kclickid_721ac947-6058-ea89-82af-000033d0da5e&trackingid=424×53189&gclid=CjwKEAjwh9PGBRCfso2n3ODgvUcSJAAhpW5ocPbsgxy-ugPp0qW33IARFRRaiHIgBKYsmSujDfIvUBoC23Hw_wcB
From Macy’s (for around $180 on sale). But they have other colors on the AP website too. I can’t wait to wear it!
Brittany Dixon says
Oh I love it!! One of my best friends bought that as her bridesmaids dress for this wedding and since the bride wants us all to have different dresses, I couldn’t order the same one. So pretty!
Allison says
Love little life as it is updates! We have a busy weekend- sigh arent they all?
My husband is on the awards committee for his police department and is actually getting an award so we have that Saturday night. I was planning a sitter but my wonderful parents offered to keep the 16 month old 🙂 Dare I say SLEEP IN on Sunday? I think I might! A brunch and shopping with a friend and her little boy then Sunday spend some time working in the garden that REALLY needs to get planted like tomorrow.
Brittany Dixon says
Congratulations to your husband!! That’s incredible! And yay for a night out and a (dare I say) even more incredible slow morning 🙂 Hope you enjoy it all!
Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says
Those swim suits look amazing on you! Last year I had the same problem with my brothers wedding. I’m only 5’2″ so the bridesmaid dress was SO big on me. I had to spend another $100 on alterations. I wasn’t too happy about spending more money on a dress I’d only wear 1 time…
Brittany Dixon says
Oh man why are alterations so expensive?? I’m trying to avoid any alterations beside length, but not sure I’ll be able to swing it. Have you tried to resell the dress you wore on poshmark? or ebay? I have friends that have had a lot of success with that!
Brynn says
Red hot momma is more like it! Love the bathing suites. This weekend is going to be low key as we knock out a few house projects!
Brittany Dixon says
Oh thank you! (blushes) Home project weekends aren’t the most wild, but my goodness they feel good after you knock stuff off the list. Good for yall!
Jeannie says
Love these life catch up posts and love both bathing suits and good call on the wine in the bath.
My in laws are coming this weekend and we are taking the local train from a nearby town to a few towns over to walk around and grab pizza. My 3yo son is going to love the train ride.
Brittany Dixon says
Oh that will be amazing!! H and K would freak if we got to ride on a train. Have fun!!
Kathryn says
Both bathing suits look great! When you first posted about the top one I ordered it in teal and just got it last night. It fits great and definitely doesn’t scream mommy! I know exactly what you mean about the backside not being as covered as I would like, but still, I love it. Thanks so much for sharing the idea. I hadn’t gotten a new suit since my second child was born and this will freshen up my summer wardrobe. Have a great weekend!
Brittany Dixon says
Awesome, I’m so glad you like it too! I kind of want to order another in a different color- love the teal!
Annie says
Both of those suits look so good on you! I’m in the market for a mom suit and may have to copy you! This weekend I have my mom in town visiting from California so we’re just taking it easy and enjoying having her here!
Lindsay @ Hot Mess, Cool Day says
I totally agree! I always feel like I should be doing more and wish I was doing less, haha! Hailey in her ballerina gear is adorable and I love the suits!
Maria says
Ahhh! I love the swimsuits on you! Can you convince Burn Bootcamp to come to Silicon Valley? Specifically, the city I live in? 😉
We are have a special date night this weekend to discuss our baby name lists, which we haven’t shared with each other. Who knows? She could have a name by tomorrow!
Brittany Dixon says
Ah, that’s so exciting!! Will you share the name if she gets one this weekend?! 🙂 #nosyandIknowit
Maria says
We are going to TORTURE everyone and keep it private. I slipped a name idea to Brandon’s cousin once and her reaction disappointed me, so I decided that we aren’t sharing until it’s dried on her birth certificate 🙂
But we do love classic, traditional names, so it won’t be anything crazy.
Tracy says
Cute suits! Both of them.
Big basketball game for my Kansas Jayhawks tomorrow night! Hope they win!!!!!
Jen says
That picture is of your local Aldi? My gosh, if ours looked like that, I would totally go there more! I had read so much about all of the good things about Aldi, so I went to one near us and it was so utterly disgusting, 0 fresh produce, I ran out of there as fast as I could!!
Have a great weekend 🙂
Sarah says
I’ve totally taken pics at Aldi.
Didn’t realize it wasn’t allowed! Oops! I love your bathing suits! The 2nd one looks great- totally not mom suit at all! Where did you buy them from?
I’m going to see the Beauty and the Beast movie this weekend!
Sarah says
Oops never mind, I saw you put links for the suits. Awesome!
Julie says
You look great in both swimsuits & the bridesmaid dress is beautiful on you! It just needs hemmed. 😉 Have a great wknd!
Cathy says
Hi Brittany!!! I lived in Ft Lauderdale for almost 20 years….Bahia Cabana on the strip (A1A) is a fun, open place to eat and drink!! If you go, you have to have the Rum Runners there…well actually, anywhere you go in Ft Lauderdale is bound to have Rum Runners!!! Also, the mahi mahi sandwiches there are to die for!! Bahia Cabana is also on the Intracoastal and you can hop on the Water Taxi and cruise the waterways. The Water Taxi stops there numerous times…and also stops at other bars/restaurants along the Intracoastal. Not sure how long you will be there, but that could be a blast to do with the girls!!! I’m so jealous..it’s been 13 years since i moved and i miss it!!! Have fun!!!
Caroline says
Hey! I have been reading for years. Your blog is my absolute favorite!!! My oldest is about six months younger than Hailey. I wanted to see how she was liking tennis so far? I am worried that he might be a bit young to start, but you got me interested! My husband played competitively in high school, so maybe my son will have some skill in his genes. 😉
Brittany Dixon says
Hailey loved it (but honestly, she likes most things- ha). Right now my only goal is exposure and positive association to activities as she figured out what she enjoys most. A lady in our neighborhood teaches it so it is affordable so I figured why not! So far (1 class) so good 🙂
Katie @ Live Half Full says
I’ve been feeling like my life is SO not “blogworthy” lately, but you’re right- sometimes the day to day is worth sharing! Thanks for the reminder, loved this post.