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This girl ❤️ when I came home from the doctor today, she & Joseph had “get well soon” cards waiting for me (thanks @paige.gabriele 💕) & told me multiple times today that I’m the best mom ever 😊😂 Keeping my fingers crossed that they don’t pick up any crazy germs this week at school (or for the rest of the season!)- I hate wishing away time but I think everyone would agree- I’m so over cold & flu season! Does anyone ever escape unscathed?! I’m over here doing all the vitamins, hand washing & sanitizing, making sure we all get fresh air, & even changing into new clothes when we come home from somewhere “germy” 😂🙈 What do you swear by for staying healthy? #notkidding #coldandfluseason #itsonlyjanuary

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Does Instagram randomly delete anyone else’s captions occasionally? Mine is just gone from my last photo 🤷🏻‍♀️ Anyway, I’ve been absent lately because it’s been one of those weeks. I got sick last Saturday night with a severe ear infection & since then I’ve been to urgent care twice, started one antibiotic, the ED twice (I’m ok), my regular dr once, had a cat scan of my abdomen, 2 ultrasounds, found both nothing & incidental findings, started another antibiotic, & have spoken to my GI & GYN 🙈 All the while barely keeping my anxiety under control 🤥 (ok, it wasn’t under control at all) & trying to take care of my kids & husband & catch up on sleep... needless to say we’ve had more pajama days than not this week! Anyway, I’m hoping tomorrow I can do more than spend the majority of my time on the couch (ear infections are no joke!) 🤞🏻 but it’s supposed to snow so maybe one more day to relax won’t hurt 😉 Hope you had a great Friday! http://liketk.it/2JgJ1 #liketkit @liketoknow.it #LTKfamily #LTKhome #LTKkids #motherhoodtruth #motherhoodconfessions #realtalk #realmotherhood

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These two ❤️ we had kind of a slow day today but not necessarily the kind of slow I wanted 😂 It seemed like every time I tried to do something, something else prevented it. Amelia fell out of her chair & spilled cereal & milk everywhere, Joseph got my favorite (wine colored) lip balm & basically painted Amelia’s room & Barbie Dream House with it, then somehow found it a second time & got it all over the couch & table downstairs 🙈 But we also played a lot, no one got hurt, we had a good morning snuggle session (our morning ritual), & I showered & went out to dinner with Joe & a close friend! I’m working on being more present & not taking for granted that these sweet souls are mine & that I GET to be with them every day. I’m trying to take in these reminders to really let myself slow down & enjoy them because time is never guaranteed & it really is going too fast. And calm or crazy, I wouldn’t trade it for a second. Is there something you’re working on? If so, how are you doing?#motherhoodtruths #motherhoodintheraw #motherhoodstories #motherhoodinspired

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I hope my children always remember what a gift it is to have each other ❤️ Posting this today because it’s my (not so) little brother’s birthday & this is one of my favorite pictures of us (also the one I posted in my stories from when we were young!)! Anyway, happy birthday, bud! Thanks for always coming through when we need you, for being the best uncle & godfather, & for trusting me enough to ask for my advice. I’m proud of how far you’ve come & I’m looking forward to celebrating with you soon. I love you! #siblinglove #isitsummeryet

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Not from today but we did go outside today (did you see my stories?!) so I thought it was relevant... plus, I NEEDED this on my feed. Those faces! 😍 After doing a fair amount of yard work (which followed a doctor’s appointment), letting the kids “help” make cookies, making a full dinner, & breaking up more than a fair amount of fights 😂, I’m officially exhausted & in bed! Happy Monday! http://liketk.it/2IRYW #liketkit @liketoknow.it #LTKkids #LTKfamily #LTKunder50

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Out for our walk today in the most comfortable sweats I own (not sustainable but they are probably the softest sweatpants I’ve ever worn)! Love this little town & our weekend walks 😊 The weather has been so cold & rainy that we’ve hardly been out these last few weeks so it felt great to get out today! I also cleaned out our closets, finally, & that felt pretty good, too. Low key Sunday’s really are the best (in my humble opinion)! Linked my outfit plus coat & shoes (& they are sustainable!). http://liketk.it/2IPPU #liketkit @liketoknow.it #LTKfamily #LTKunder100 #LTKstyletip #LTKsustainablestyle #sustainablestyle #sustainableliving #everlane #patagonia

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Hugging the tree before it went outside 😂💕 We took down all the Christmas decorations today & I’m not as sad as I thought I’d be but our house does feel empty & a lot darker (also pretty sure we have a full day of cleaning in store tomorrow 🤦🏻‍♀️ how can the house such a mess after taking out half of what was just in it?!). Thinking I now need fairy lights & (flameless) candles everywhere 🙈 Hope you’re having a great Saturday! #cleaningday #lovewhatmatters #saturdaymood

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