Things I’m Loving {plus afternoon thoughts}

Mar 10, 2017 /

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Okkaaaayyy.. So this blog. It has been neglected (to say the least) and I have spent a lot of time over the last couple weeks/months thinking about it and whether or not I should be allocating any energy or time to this space now that Dwayne is around and I’m working more. I’m all about prioritizing things and this has been missing the top of my list for a long time now, but what I’ve learned in all the thinking is that it is still on the list.

I’ve had this space for almost 5 (FIVE!!) years. It holds so many memories and projects and pictures and thoughts and stories and ugh, I love it.

So, with all that said, I’m sticking around! But this space is not at the top of my priorities list and I am no longer going to let myself feel guilty about a season of life. This has been the sweetest season of life to date and guilt about a blog on the interwebs does not deserve my time.

I’m here today, during nap time, in between emails for work, with some things we are loving as a family right now.

1. I ordered some new v-necks from gap last week during a 40% off sale. I ordered the gray wash and the navy. I order mine in “Tall” so that I have more post baby body coverage and I think they’re more comfortable long!

2. These cups for Dwayne have been awesome. He figured out how to drink out of them before I did and we love that they really don’t spill. #pleased

3. Do you have an instant pot? Have you joined the craze? We joined at Christmas (thanks mom and dad!) and so far just LOVE it. I have used it for so many things already but know there are so many areas of instant pot that I have yet to enjoy. I really want to try coconut milk yogurt? Anyone have any experience with this?

4. These jammies for Dwayne! It’s a lot harder to find footie pajamas after babies hit one year and we still have a very much a footie pajama wearing boy. Old Navy did not disappoint this week with the mentioned above 40% off sale. I ordered a few pairs in 12-18 months and then one more 6-12 month that should last another couple months. The bike pattern was my favorite so I ordered it in both sizes.

And nap time is now over so 4 things it is! What are you loving lately? Also fun new feature.. shop this post below!

Happy Day!

Afternoon Thoughts

May 25, 2015 /

I am sick with a cold.

It was inevitable in my mind for this day to come. I started a new job, filled my life with changes, and if you only knew the craziness that was ahead this summer… It’s like clockwork. I get stressed or make big changes and a few weeks later I get sick.

So today, on memorial day, I am especially thankful to the men and women who’ve given up their lives to protect our nation but I’m also thankful for a day off. A day to lay in bed with my pup and to allow my body to recover.

Happy Memorial Day from the Jaderstons!

Happy day!

Afternoon Thoughts

Mar 14, 2015 /

With less than 24 hours before vacation we are soaking up the spring like temps with open windows, fresh breeze, golf, and laundry.

Feeling overwhelmed with blessings in this moment which unfortunately hasn’t been the norm as of late.

To be honest, lately, through social media (and the nature of being a woman) I have been comparing myself to others and through that have convinced myself that I am inadequate, not enough. Raise your hand if you know how that feels.

Funny how the Internet – something intangible and so easily manipulated – can affect my self worth so much.

While looking through the lens of my phone and into other people’s lives I lose focus on the life that is right in front of me. The immense amount of blessing in my life through the highs and the lows gets forgotten.

“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not see it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” Isaiah 43:18-19

This is the cover of our church’s newsletter this month.

I don’t want to miss what God is doing in my life because I am lost in the FOMO that is “social media,” so today, I am counting my blessings and being reminded that God is doing a new thing in my life and yes, Lord, I want to see it.

Happy day!