Brighter Day Baby.
Thursday, October 31, 2013
After months on hiatus, Brighter Day Baby is open again! I'm slowly stocking the shelves with ready-to-ship items only, and all of the whales in the shop right now are one of a kind. Once they're gone, they're gone!
Until Monday, enter the coupon code "FREESHIP" to receive free shipping.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Shawn's parents are in town from Germany for two weeks. For Liam's Grampa, it was the first time he and Liam had ever met. Gramma was in town when Liam was just a couple weeks old, but even with frequent FaceTime sessions, it's been an adjustment.
It doesn't help that every person that comes between him and his Mama is a threat these days. They're met with cries and pushes when they reach out and want to hold him or kiss his head.
But little by little, he's learning to trust them. To play with them. To eat from their hand.
And it's precious to watch.
Monday, October 28, 2013
And on lots of days, it's a message I need to remember.
I know it isn't Mother's Day, but whether you're a brand new mom or a seasoned one, it's a reminder we all need.
I know it isn't Mother's Day, but whether you're a brand new mom or a seasoned one, it's a reminder we all need.
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Every new home has a starting point.
Every new home has a starting point.
It's what I keep trying to remind myself when I see mini blinds, former tenants' paint color choices, and no rugs.
Still, here's a glimpse of where we're starting. The photos are very low light, as that's what we've had to work with. We've had one sunny day since moving in. It's terrible for pictures, but so incredibly cozy for living.
Overall, we feel the weighty privilege of owning our first home. We don't take it for granted for a second that we were able to buy this sweet house in Raleigh. The fact that this home is a blank slate for whatever our minds (and budget) can come up with is so, so exciting.
Every new home has a starting point.
It's what I keep trying to remind myself when I see mini blinds, former tenants' paint color choices, and no rugs.
Still, here's a glimpse of where we're starting. The photos are very low light, as that's what we've had to work with. We've had one sunny day since moving in. It's terrible for pictures, but so incredibly cozy for living.
Overall, we feel the weighty privilege of owning our first home. We don't take it for granted for a second that we were able to buy this sweet house in Raleigh. The fact that this home is a blank slate for whatever our minds (and budget) can come up with is so, so exciting.
Monday, October 21, 2013
You know... the one with hayrides, tractors, and babies in a pumpkin patch. October has long been my favorite month of the year - especially now that it's Liam's birthday month - and a trip to Hill Ridge Farms with new friends was a grand way to celebrate. It all would've been perfect except for the muggy 90º weather that had us all sweating within about 5 minutes of being out there. But hey! The boys didn't seem to notice the difference.
