Welcome back...

Wow, it sure has been a while! Life has gotten just a little bit crazier around here and I know that is only going to be busier in the coming months with the arrival of our little peanut! 

When I look back and think I haven't posted in nearly 3 weeks I don't know where the time actually went. I am confident I was just entering my 3rd trimester and posting about it, and here I am nearly 35 weeks pregnant and incredibly behind on everything.

I always prided myself on being able to "do it all" I worked full time, took care of household chores, had a chalked-full social calendar and never missed a birthday or thank you card. Of late, I am lucky if I can make it through a work day without closing my eyes at the desk just for a few minutes! I can't say it is all pregnancy related, I think life just finally caught up with me. 

I am learning to say no to plans that sound fantastic on Monday but by Friday I am in tears about having to leave the house. I am learning that it is okay to have help around the house (thank you Oliver!!) and that if the thank you card isn't in the mail the next morning I haven't failed as a person or friend. 

This past weekend Oliver and I slept in on Saturday and snuggled with Clo, it was 8:45 but it was heaven! After that we spent the day together, no phones, social media or distractions. Granted we were running errands it was still quality time and it was perfect! 

Side note: How cute is my Clo Clo? That is a kitchen towel in his mouth, Mum was too tired to get up and take it away- I am fully aware this will be problematic with baby stuff!!

I am working on slowing down (not my nature as a typical New England gal ;)! ) enjoying the moments and embracing all the change.

Here is a photo from our GORGEOUS baby shower two weeks ago- keep an eye out for a post coming soon! 

So thank you for being patient with me as I work out all the kinks, I know it is about to get a hell of a lot crazier in just 5 weeks!! 

Putting a positive spin on things...

This week was one of those weeks where life just got a bit too overwhelming. Work was insane, I got home too late to cook or be productive, my to do list was endless, and I felt like no matter how hard I tried I just couldn't do it all- a feeling I am just not accustomed to. I had had it by Thursday evening. 

I was standing at the train stop in the pouring rain, no umbrella, no jacket just soaked. Two trains had come and gone while I stood there on the platform due to overcrowding and a very aggressive pack of tween girls just let out of soccer practice who shoved me out of the way to get on both passing trains only to be left in the rain right next to me (mental note: teach my daughter to always be gracious, kind, polite and most importantly patient). 

Then as I'm waiting for the third train to arrive this lovely older woman comes over and offers to share her umbrella with me. I politely decline telling her I'm already drenched but she insists and stands with me until the next train arrives making small talk about work, the train and my large & in charge belly. She assures we both get on the next train together. No sooner are we on another woman promptly stood up and gave me her seat. I usually decline to move someone out of their seat but in this case I politely accepted and began to tear up. 

It had been a hard, long, stressful week and the kindness of two strangers made me realize how lucky I am and how little I have to complain about. 

So instead of complaining, or posting about things I want or think I need I want to take a minute to acknowledge all of the positive things that happened this week an the many blessings I already have. 

1. My sweet girl kicking, and moving around. It's reassurance she is safe, happy and well looked after (& that not drinking bottles of wine & bubbly after this week are worth it... I already knew this but you know!;) ) 

2. My husband who picked me up at the train, listened to every annoying detail of my day over an amazing dinner out! (seriously, check out Farmstead Table in Newton!)

3. Clovis who was so happy to see his Mum & Dad when they got home from dinner and promptly snuggled up next to me for the remainder of the evening. 

4. A job, that although challenging is rewarding, and makes a real difference to people. 

5. This blog, although sometimes I feel I can't or don't give it 100% I appreciate having a space to write about my passions, project or just reflect on life. 

As always- thank you for reading, for your support, comments & emails! It really is what keeps me going & this space what is it!