Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Why I'm Smiling.


The weatherman said rain. 
Although it did rain all weekend, it's sunny and warm here in New York, today. 
And I'm smiling. 

Things are great lately. It's been warm enough to wear a bathing suit in April! And after a winter of working out, I am beach ready. So, whats new? The seasonal house that we are staying at now is up in May. It was a scramble to find a new place but we I did it. I found a lovely condo with a pool and near lots of shopping. The wedding planning is still quite overwhelming but I'm chipping away at it, one obstacle at a time. I really want to have a traditional wedding so that our families and friends can all attend. But I don't want to spend a lot of money on it. I am throwing myself into the challenge of planning a frugal but romantic wedding. 
 I am making progress. Although, I must tell Ty once a week, "Let's just elope." 
Haha.

While Scarlett has given me plenty of exercise, over the past couple of weeks, I've still found the time (during naps or Olivia) to sneak in some writing.  She is into everything. She only wants things that she knows she can't have, and I'm pretty sure she's going through another growth spurt. Little miss cranky pants needs my undivided attention all. day. long. It's okay. This too will pass. If I don't write, I feel unaccomplished. I crave it. If I can't write at least a few pages a day, I feel like I didn't get a chance to be me. To have an hour or two a day to write, makes me smile.
This past weekend was a successfully lazy weekend. We went grocery shopping in the rain. Somehow, we always end up doing that on a rainy day. Fun. Ya know, unloading a million bags in the rain, the scrambling to get them inside; me cracking up as Ty walks in with the last of the groceries, looking like he took a shower with his clothes on.  
Again, it's the little things......

The rest of our time was spent lounging around in pajamas, trying new recipes, playing with Scarlett and watching movies. Every once in awhile, I'm grateful for a rainy weekend so we can all spend time together.
Dear John was on and I watched it back to back.  Scarlett's First Birthday is in less then 2 weeks. I got to buy some extremely fabulous Anthropologie home decor for half price! I organized Scarlett's closet & clothes. And Ty is as charming as ever. 

These are the reasons why I'm smiling.


26 comments:

  1. You look great! And so happy you were able to find a place. Let me know if you have any wedding DIY questions. I helped my sister with some of her stuff and then I of course and pre-planning mine for forever down the road (typical non-engaged yet kind of girl lol).

    Natalie

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  2. I would be smiling too if I looked like that in a swim suit! Way to go on the winter workouts.

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  3. Holy Moly, I'm sure you hear this all the time but your little lady looks just like your man!! WOW! So darn adorable! (your daughter that is :)

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  4. You look amazing! The weather here has been AWFUL. It actually SNOWED last week. I wanted to cry. Moving from San Diego to Vermont has been a difficult adjustment, weather-wise. My bikinis are so lonely in the drawer!

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  5. you gorgeous skinny mini! Are you sure you gave birth to that little angel! You are a hot mama!!

    http://yuliconversations.blogspot.com/

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  6. She is such a gorgeous little girl! That age is definitely one of exploration, making it hard to have any kind of quiet/private time.

    Best of luck with your wedding planning :)

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  7. I'm pretty sure you have the body that when people hear you have a child they don't believe it! I'm also sure that everyone in your family could be models. How beautiful are you guys?! Anyway, good luck with the wedding planning. I'm sure it will all come together for you! Try not to get overwhelmed : )

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  8. I would say you are beach ready! Good for you! And, home decor at half price? I'm into that.

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  9. Love the swimsuit pattern mixing! And that pic of Scarlett holding on to the wall is adorble!!

    ~Heather

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  10. i would be smiling too if i looked like you! seriously. stop. :)

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    1. Haha loved your comment. I know right! Me Too :)

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  11. Smoking hot as usual:) haha. Glad you're smiling with your happy little beautiful family... And glad wedding plans are coming along.

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  12. You look amazing especially for being a new momma! I don't have any kids and I don't look anything close to that! I work out 3-4 days a week, but I also eat and drink whatever I want sooooo... yeah... lol

    http://peridotkutie.blogspot.com/

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  13. Wow! You look fantastic,girl!!

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  14. You look SO GREAT! Rock it out Mama!!! Your little princess is getting SO big! Love the "itty bitty" shoes! Her collection is awesome!! Hope you've been well lovely!

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  15. so many reasons to smile! i LOVE this happy joyful post. i totally understand what you mean about craving time to write. every few days, if i don't write, i feel like i just want to sit and type away on my laptop until can't type anymore.
    you're so beautiful. and woah, rockin' body and arms, girlfriend! love the bikini! your new place sounds wonderful!
    i love the photos of scarlett...her shoe collection is amazing...those little yellow ones are darling.
    love your blog <3
    xoxoxo
    maria
    happy thursday!

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  16. I love your perspective ~ this too shall pass. :) I remember holding my littlest one early on during those middle of the night feedings ~ tired... more like exhausted, but forcing myself to enjoy them. Those are the moments, the snuggles, the tears, the kisses and the feeling of comfort that only last for a little while, and once they are gone, we can never get them back. Finding the joy in the little things is sometimes hard and overwhelming, but so necessary and wonderful! Anyway, your family is beautiful, you're beautiful and hello... Yay for swimsuit weather!!!!

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  17. Are you smiling because your body freakin rocks!? I would be smiling at everything in my life if I had your abs! GET IT GIRL!! :)

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  18. You look great! Inspiration for me to get working out for sure! I'm so glad you got some warm weather and excuse me, but can I please have all of those adorable baby shoes?! Scarlett is a lucky girl!

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  19. So loving your blog, and OMG your baby is way to CUTE

    XO, NEWEST FOLLOWER

    ADROPOFBLISS.BLOGSPOT.COM

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  20. First of all, your baby is beyond words cute! Second, your blog is amazing and I find it so inspiring. It is so well done. Definitely following! Cant wait to keep reading :)

    xx

    http://www.currently-craving.blogspot.com

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  21. We went shopping in the rain this week too! More like DOWNPOUR! Feet = soaked. No fun... Beautiful photos of Scarlett! She is stunning. Speaking of which - DAMN girl! I hope I get my body back after a baby - you look amazing! Keep up the awesome posts - loving your writings. ~ {LC}

    http://www.laurenchelcie.com

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  22. Ah your baby is so cute!! And you look adorable in your suit! Where's it from?

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  23. I have that suit from VS, I love the bottoms you paired it with! Beautiful words mama, relate-able... I too need to remember to take the time in the day to do the things that make me, me.

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  24. Ok...your a total knock out. It's now been officially confirmed!

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