KRISTY EVERYDAY: 2016

DECEMBER AROUND HERE

lia does school ·

December 13, 2016

As Monday rolled around this week, I breathed a huge sigh of relief. I had forgotten what it felt like to have nothing looming over my head and no crazy tasks topping my to-do list. I have been so busy with what feels like everything that I haven't taken much time for myself. I...

A WEEKEND ROADTRIP

north carolina / the family life / travel ·

November 18, 2016

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TODAY

November 9, 2016

History was made last night. And, as with a lot of historical moments, it wasn't all good. It feels like America is torn in half. It feels like a situation that can't be wiped away and can't be explained. For lack of words and answers, I am choosing to stay inside today. My quiet home holds all...

HOME AND HAPPY

October 13, 2016

This is how we feel after coming back home to our beloved town! We evacuated and spent a week in a hotel four hours away in a different state. I'll update later but for now we're safe and sound. Our house is safe and sound. We're reunited with our guy. Things are good for us. We...

AROUND HERE.

a few things ·

September 19, 2016

Hi, friends! I skipped out for a bit since I last posted. Things have been busy! As usual, of course. I cannot believe it's mid-September already. I'm counting down the days until this show premieres, buying mini pumpkins like it's my job, and dreaming of cool breezes and making caramel apples. Actually,...

THIRTY

August 31, 2016

I turn the BIG 3-0 today. I'm actually looking forward to my thirties. My twenties were great. In my twenties, I found my tribe. My husband, my kids, a few good friends. I feel like my thirties can be about my goals now. In the past year or so, I've really started to dig deep and figure out who...

CURRENTLY

August 22, 2016

reading The Hypnotist's Love Story. I just finished it for book club and I'd have to say I'm a fan. My favorite recent book, though, was Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. It was so good but it left me feeling pretty bummed that the series is, yet again, over. dreaming of painting our...

FIRST DAY OF FIRST GRADE

first day of school / lia does school ·

August 15, 2016

It's quiet, you guys. My biggest little is in school. My wild littlest little is napping. The house is actually clean and I'm pretending the laundry isn't piled up. I get an afternoon to MYSELF. I could read a book. Or, catch up on Orange is the New Black. Or, get caught up in all the crazy...

BACK TO SCHOOL TRADITION!

lia does school ·

August 14, 2016

Summer vacation is over... I honestly don't know whether I want to laugh or cry. I think structure and schedules work really well for us here but both me and my girl are feeling the stress and unsettledness that comes with a new chapter. She's also struggling with the idea that with school...

That Little Thing Called Anxiety

August 8, 2016

I have anxiety. Ugly, stressful, tears-me-down anxiety. I don't talk about it much. I thought ignoring it was the best way. I acted like things were normal despite how I felt inside. I remember going out to the movies with a group of mom-friends. I was paranoid about being out at night....

SWIM LESSONS...AGAIN

the lia files ·

August 1, 2016

We started a new week of swim lessons this week. Free of tears, you guys. FREE. OF. TEARS. Our girl is still struggling with confidence in the water. I know she can do it. Her coach can see that she can do it. SHE just has to figure out that she can do it. But, she is taking on this set of...

FAVORITE CLASSIC SUMMER MOVIES

my favorite things ·

July 22, 2016

Does anyone else love a great summer movie? There's nothing like one to get you in the mood for the season. My favorite way to watch is in the backyard! We set up a projector and a white sheet I picked up at a local thrift store. Then, we make some popcorn or even take dinner outside and settle...

CURRENTLY

July 20, 2016

reading Summer Sisters by Judy Blume. I can't decide how I like it just yet. creating new spots to love around the house. enjoying being entertained all day by these kids. pinning succulents and a project I want to try out. finishing my summer semester! feeling well put in the...

EIGHTEEN MONTHS

the nico files ·

July 19, 2016

This guy turned 18 months old about a week ago. He's right in that sweet spot where there's a tiny bit of baby chub left and he doesn't completely look like a full-grown kid. He just looks almost like a completely full-grown kid! That hair! I'm stumped. I can't bring myself to cut it again....

SWIM LESSONS

the lia files ·

July 18, 2016

We finally took the plunge (ha!) and signed L up for swim lessons. Being surrounded by water and finally having a pool in our neighborhood meant it was time to get serious. She had her first lesson this morning and I can't say she was the biggest fan. There were some tears and pouting....

SUMMER TIME

June 23, 2016

Warm evenings on the front porch. A little guy learning to climb the big play set all on his own. Running around town on a book scavenger hunt. Taco bars and a date night. Story time. Popsicles and chalk. Playing with water any way we can. Watching Troop...

AROUND HERE

June 1, 2016

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