Coming in a day later than usual with this weekly post, and hoping that everyone had a wonderful Mother’s Day weekend.

We spent the day with family, four generations of women, celebrating everything they’ve done for us over the years… we had a simple and delicious brunch at my parent’s house, followed by the inaugural swim of the season in my parent’s pool, and then came home for a family movie night….

It can be so hard, day in and day out, to reflect on motherhood… because honestly, often times it feels a lot like survival mode. But as the girls and TJ were prepping breakfast in bed for me (I was told that I was not allowed to leave the bedroom…) I had time to actually sit and hear my thoughts. I feel so incredibly grateful to be these little ladies’ mom. I don’t always get it right (and have to do my fair share of apologizing when I get it wrong). We have our days, and motherhood challenges me in ways I never knew possible (i.e. my patience). But it’s also a source of so many of my most precious memories, many dance parties, sweet conversations (although, they’re getting a bit more interesting now that our oldest little miss is getting older…), and a deep unconditional love…. and I feel so fortunate for my mom, who taught me how to be a mom and give that unconditional love and support (and to be a listening ear and shoulder to cry on) 🤍

And while I know yesterday was a day to celebrate motherhood, I also know how much this day hurts for so many for various reasons. So to those who have strained relationships with their own moms, who have lost a child + have an angel above, who are struggling with infertility, and those who have lost a mom + have an angel above, I think about you today, and always.

I hope everyone has a good day and week ahead!
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(Started Mother’s Day celebrations a little early with an event at Roger’s Gardens with Beek… black set, sandals, bag)

(An early start to the weekend with lunch at Zinque… Jeans (on sale), Tank, Sandals, Bag (also found this option))

(And then 3 hours at the school carnival… mainly spent in the cake walk, haha)

(Saturday morning spent planting some new blooms in the yard… roses are “Disneyland Rose”)

(Then relaxed by the pool for a bit… rattan folding chairs, floral caftan, suit, similar hat)

(A delicious paella for Saturday night…)

(Mother’s Day flowers hand picked from the girls out of our garden….)

(Mother’s Day brunch and pool time at my parent’s house… always special when you can have 4 generations present… dress (another option), cardigan (cardigan and dress 15% off with code Natalie15), Camille’s dress, Harper’s dress)

(Ended the weekend with a little family movie night…)

(Monday morning outfit… leggings, crop, cap, sneakers, bag)
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J.Crew has some cute swim on sale right now, that I have my eye on for this summer season (sustainable as well). Loving this floral crinkle suit (also comes in solid colors), white crinkle two piece top + bottom, cover-up shorts, and my go-top stripe linen cover-up.

Non-beach/pool items that are one sale include this form knit one shoulder top (I found it to run tts) and these scrunchi sandals.