tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post8199737649059447141..comments2023-11-02T05:36:29.388-07:00Comments on designer bags and dirty diapers: These are my Confessions.....Natalie {Designer Bags and Dirty Diapers}http://www.blogger.com/profile/17353793755653007746noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-68913347977479744382014-07-30T08:24:43.248-07:002014-07-30T08:24:43.248-07:00Appreciate your honestly, as always. As a long tim...Appreciate your honestly, as always. As a long time reader, this is why I come back every day. You are real and I can relate to you. <br /><br />I struggle as a mom of a 4 year old and almost 2 year old. It is so darn hard sometimes and it's true that marriage becomes harder. As much as I love the summer and spending time with my family, I secretly cannot wait until September when kids go to preschool so I can have some alone time. <br /><br />Keep doing what you're doing because you have a great heart and and a lovely family! :)<br /><br />P.S. My wine starts at 4:30 ;)Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055208093212831049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-85231528774067785602014-07-29T06:07:02.097-07:002014-07-29T06:07:02.097-07:00OMG I loved this!! I also worry about all this un...OMG I loved this!! I also worry about all this unrest in other parts of the world...I fear a third world war could happen at any time...Albertina M. Cisneroshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18109449959126345922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-57291308886926370562014-07-28T10:50:38.210-07:002014-07-28T10:50:38.210-07:00I wished I could find joy in running! Ugh, just no...I wished I could find joy in running! Ugh, just not for me. I seriously struggled with my last 5 pounds as well (My Charlotte is about the same age as your little girl). Finally, I found something amazing for my body and got rid of those pesky pounds! You can do it!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05677524896746887123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-26527981256667328782014-07-28T10:05:00.246-07:002014-07-28T10:05:00.246-07:00Would by your cookbook in a hot minute!Would by your cookbook in a hot minute!WizardofBozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12889449181783476580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-56374078188274356942014-07-28T10:02:14.706-07:002014-07-28T10:02:14.706-07:00I so appreciate your comittment to being true to y...I so appreciate your comittment to being true to yourself in your blog & keepin it real. I've tried many of the recipes you have shared, and have loved all of them! Definitely would buy the book!Cher313https://www.blogger.com/profile/04961410434997266477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-79222731131226055432014-07-28T08:36:09.153-07:002014-07-28T08:36:09.153-07:00Hi Natalie,
Former swim teacher here. Are you sta...Hi Natalie,<br /><br />Former swim teacher here. Are you staying with Sterling during the swim lessons? I noticed another reader recommended getting in the pool with Sterling and the teacher. That works sometimes. Also, some kids do better if their parent leaves. I taught for years, and never had a child not at least learn survival swimming. Every child is different, you just need to try a few things. Including perhaps a new teacher if Sterling never clicks with the one you have.<br /><br />SusanUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10578818576897064513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-65882997087152464822014-07-28T04:42:36.021-07:002014-07-28T04:42:36.021-07:00Natalie,
I have been reading your blog for a while...Natalie,<br />I have been reading your blog for a while now but have never commented. I love looking at your fashion and home suggestions but most of the time things on your blog are way out of my price range so it's more for fun. I thank you so much for this post because it made me realize how real you are! Yes maybe you have more expensive things then I do and live in an amazing place right by the beach but the feelings and struggles you have are just like mine. I have a 13 month old daughter who all of a sudden at the age of one decided she was going to go from the best sleeper in the world to a kid who doesn't want to go to bed at night. Or sometimes she does down but wakes up for 2 hrs in the middle of the night. It is so hard because I am so tired and struggle so much to have patience. Time for my husband?? Forget about that... And we have only been married 2 years so that scares me to death. It is so comforting to know that there are so many other moms out there who struggle like I do. It's the hardest thing I've ever done.... The best... But definitely the hardest! Thank you for making me feel like I'm not alone. Krista Krcathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00177619917655441974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-77120775288921149772014-07-27T16:51:28.408-07:002014-07-27T16:51:28.408-07:00natalie- as I have said before, thanks for being r...natalie- as I have said before, thanks for being real! I also experience similar anxiety and finally decided to go on a super low dose of zoloft after my second son was born about two years ago. it has made such a positive difference, as has yoga/barre classes as many times as week as I can squeeze in. there's a huge connection for me between feeling like I look good, and actually feeling sane. I think being a mother just amplifies those fears- child, marriage, world related -100x. Also- my older son (4.5 yrs) has struggled with the swim lessons- one day he tried a big kids pair of goggles (the 'lil predator' by Zoggs) and it just clicked. Once he got over the fear of getting his face wet, I can't get him out of the pool. We practice every single day at the town pool, where I keep him in a lightweight speedo life jacket. He does most of the work, it just makes him feel more secure. Let Sterling pick a pair or color of the goggles and promise him a prize if he meets a progress goal by the end of the week (floating on his back for 5 seconds, 10 head bobs under the water, whatever it is). Keep it up, having him swim safely on his own will be one less anxiety to keep you up at night. oh, and never feel guilty for enjoying your wine (or tequila). I'm right there with ya! xoxo- kate aka YesLetsKatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738472476525580363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-7639676061621750492014-07-26T08:48:42.521-07:002014-07-26T08:48:42.521-07:00A friend posted this on FB a few weeks ago and I c...A friend posted this on FB a few weeks ago and I could relate to every single word. Hang in there mama! You're not alone! Enjoy those early runs and make time to work on your cookbook. Actually MAKING something always seems to help me.<br /><br />http://www.kbaer.com/2014/07/09/when-you-are-tightly-wound/Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746777760318892646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-50526936886126040822014-07-25T19:42:44.166-07:002014-07-25T19:42:44.166-07:00Love these posts! Thanks for being honest - it'...Love these posts! Thanks for being honest - it's so refreshing. Can't wait for that cookbook to come out. We already have a bunch of your meals on repeat.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128900023110700366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-19086566108472753442014-07-25T17:34:35.301-07:002014-07-25T17:34:35.301-07:00It's like you read my mind! Thanks for being h...It's like you read my mind! Thanks for being honest, it makes me feel so much more NORMAL!Heather F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08541405722813214716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-62596956210468683552014-07-25T16:28:36.808-07:002014-07-25T16:28:36.808-07:00Loved reading these - It's nice to know we all...Loved reading these - It's nice to know we all struggle with a lot of the same things sometimes :)Amy {Fresh and Fancy}https://www.blogger.com/profile/12376857121635360270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-42657926270365957662014-07-25T16:14:34.327-07:002014-07-25T16:14:34.327-07:00Yes to every one of these! I feel so drained at th...Yes to every one of these! I feel so drained at the end of the day that I don't want to be touched by my husband. I keep repeating "this time too shall pass". Keep on keeping on girl, I love your blog and IG!!Momma Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07933928453133573382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-17900454696597506482014-07-25T16:14:34.052-07:002014-07-25T16:14:34.052-07:00Yes to every one of these! I feel so drained at th...Yes to every one of these! I feel so drained at the end of the day that I don't want to be touched by my husband. I keep repeating "this time too shall pass". Keep on keeping on girl, I love your blog and IG!!Momma Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07933928453133573382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-74687821440608037332014-07-25T14:09:06.733-07:002014-07-25T14:09:06.733-07:00Thank you for your honesty! We all have these same...Thank you for your honesty! We all have these same/similar struggles and while I love the blogs that I follow, it get AWFULLY TIRESOME reading about all of the supposed perfection going on in others lives. Your confessions are refreshing and welcomed and we can ALL relate. Thank you for sharing and being REAL!HBWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01119516529171843601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-17028219698491861092014-07-25T13:35:31.215-07:002014-07-25T13:35:31.215-07:00Great post! Love your honesty. Great post! Love your honesty. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-19819385399825978582014-07-25T12:01:34.745-07:002014-07-25T12:01:34.745-07:00I hate to wash my hair too. You should try Oribe ...I hate to wash my hair too. You should try Oribe Cote d'Azur hair refresher. It smells so wonderful that I've considered huffing it.www.thewowie.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08714912602577982966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-12122400343005823262014-07-25T11:58:38.331-07:002014-07-25T11:58:38.331-07:00Great post Natalie! I have to confess that I stal...Great post Natalie! I have to confess that I stalk your baby Frances because she is so darn cute!! I was also showing her to my mom the other day, who agreed on how adorable she is. She's just so beautiful, I can't get enough. Have a great weekend.Tara {The Silver Lining}https://www.blogger.com/profile/01253211915262162157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-52942831581974433202014-07-25T09:28:59.073-07:002014-07-25T09:28:59.073-07:00I love all these comments! Being a mom is the hard...I love all these comments! Being a mom is the hardest job- there is never enough of you to go around and your husband is a grown up. Someday they will be off at college and you and your husband will have plenty of time. Enjoy your kids. And the only people I know with kids and clean houses are OCD and can't sleep unless their house is clean. I feel sad for them :) People like coming to my house because they know it's welcoming but not neat- makes them feel comfortable and that's what entertaining is all about! Love your blog and your precious kids.Englishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12463910534842105460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-8173065803808452312014-07-25T09:01:41.667-07:002014-07-25T09:01:41.667-07:00Nodding my head while reading your blog post! Exc...Nodding my head while reading your blog post! Except for the wine at 4:50, it can be 4:30 for me some days😉. Can't wait for the cookbook!Andrea Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05654895724720158809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-12807557566390013792014-07-25T08:57:53.069-07:002014-07-25T08:57:53.069-07:00Your cookbook will be amazing - I can't wait!!...Your cookbook will be amazing - I can't wait!! BLovedBostonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03378765629410526703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-71033907510785076902014-07-25T08:39:44.088-07:002014-07-25T08:39:44.088-07:00Thank you for sharing all of this! As I read all o...Thank you for sharing all of this! As I read all of these I just think 'yep, that's me'...so glad to know I'm not alone. Having 2 under 2, there are moments where I just don't have the energy or patience to be the mom/wife/friend/person that I want to be. Thank goodness for wine! <br />Super-exciting about the cookbook - I will definitely be buying! We have not been disappointed by any of your recipes! francyfacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06827318767477079555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-88428904687712001412014-07-25T08:25:45.550-07:002014-07-25T08:25:45.550-07:00I was shaking my head yes, and saying "uh-huh...I was shaking my head yes, and saying "uh-huh, yep" to almost all of these. Love how real, honest and hilarious you are sweet girl! And don't give up on Sterling swimming! My almost 10 year old son was just like that during swim lessons. Now he swims like a fish! I used to get so embarrassed of the screaming and crying, and now I look back at that time and laugh so hard. I don't have a blog, but used to, and don't know how y'all do it now with all of the competitiveness. I used to read a lot more, but dumped the ones that don't seem like real people I can relate too. I mean, how much stuff do we need. I've also made a commitment to get off of instagram and my phone when my boys are around and when I'm hanging with my husband at night. The time is flying by and is way too precious for me to be spending time on my phone. Thanks for sharing! You rock!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14313595438310489464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-66150541958121140182014-07-25T08:25:31.922-07:002014-07-25T08:25:31.922-07:00God, I miss my glass of wine! And SO exciting abo...God, I miss my glass of wine! And SO exciting about your cookbook!!! natasha {schue love}https://www.blogger.com/profile/03425886437465409084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-5228555655902739362014-07-25T08:25:28.937-07:002014-07-25T08:25:28.937-07:00God, I miss my glass of wine! And SO exciting abo...God, I miss my glass of wine! And SO exciting about your cookbook!!! natasha {schue love}https://www.blogger.com/profile/03425886437465409084noreply@blogger.com