5 SECONDS

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HAT / SWEATER / SKIRT / BOOTS & HERE

Holy shit you guys.  There are so many cute sock booties right now.  I’m having a moment of I want all of them but can’t afford to buy all haha.  Envious over them.  Like THESE & THESE I’m MAJOR eyeing right now.   These ones I’ve got on have been my favorite pair of boots ever.  The reason is because I love the way they fit.  Tight against the ankle, so you can wear them underneath jeans without it poking out all funky.  And of course with a skirt it looks phenomenal. 

So shifting gears here.  Last week I was having a moment… as you guys know on my IG stories I kind spewed it all out.  I was just feeling so caved in with being so overwhelmed all at once.  I think I take on to much when I don’t have a ton of help.  BUT  with that said, I also think I should slow down and take one thing at a time, and thats what I’ve been doing the past week after that moment.  I love what I do, and the connection I’ve made with you guys has been the best part.  The community is so incredible and I realized this when I was having that moment.  So many of you reached out to me with books to read, giving me motivation, empathizing with me.. etc.  You guys made my day and I appreciate you ALL SO MUCH.

I started reading this book recommended by one of you, called “The 5 Second Rule” basically its this exercise you do to make you pull your head of your ass and keep moving.  It sounds SO simple and it really is that simple.  What you do is count backwards before you talk yourself out of it.  Because lets be real, we sometimes don’t want to do what we REALLY need to do, and what will improve our lives.  We all know what we need to do to better our lives, so lets DO IT.  It’s always the most simple things, like driving to the gym, lifting a weight, making dinner, reading, or starting that book you’ve been wanting to write.  You get it.  

So I’ve been practicing this rule on myself with literally everything.  When I hear my alarm in the morning, I’ll count backwards… 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.  The moment I say 1 I MOVE.  You have to physically move and get shit done.  I do this when I feel super frustrated with Oaks, and about to raise my voice. It keeps me in check and helps me do the things I know I need to do.  

I’m only half way through the book, but I’ll update you guys again once I’ve practiced this longer.  So far so good.  

Have a great day!

xoxo,

SARA LYNN

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2 YEARS OLD

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And just like that my little angle is TWO.  Although it may look like we had a blast at this shoot… we had to take EXTREME measures to get him to crack a smile.  Haha THANKING Myself I had the idea pf bringing confetti glitter because that SAVED everything.  He wasn’t down to shoot in this cold weather (don’t blame him) also wasn’t down with holding balloons (which is odd for him) wasn’t down to smile, wasn’t down to run around to warm up.  He loves the mountains, so the kid was definitely cold.  I felt bad but we didn’t get up at 5am (well me) for nothing!  We shot at 8am, so I was surprised it was so cold.

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Once I pulled at the GLITTER.  It was INSTANT… I mean INSTANT happiness.  Keep scrolling and you’ll see the overjoyed little boy throwing his confetti glitter. ..

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Can it get ANY Cuter though??  I am so excited it turned out just perfectly.  How could I not post a million of these gems.  They’re priceless. I really narrowed down the photos for this post.  He was so happy with this glitter!  It was so great.

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MY DRESS / SHOES

OAKS OUTFIT is all ZARA

So when all else fails toddler moms… BRING GLITTER.. Confetti glitter might I add.  Go to any party store (zurchers, partyland etc..) and they’ll have it.

So I wanted to share this poem that couldn’t be more perfect for him turning two.  I post this on my IG, but I need to permanently post it here, so he can read it someday. Grab a tissue… you WILL shed a tear, or 10 haha.  

“Once a tiny newborn, now my little man.

You’re growing up to fast for me

please slow down if you can.

Each day I wish would linger, but they’re gone in a flash.

Each night I hold you tightly praying for this to last.  

My heart fills with pride with each new step you take, but watching

time pass quickly also causes ache.

So, I make the most I can 

of this time when you are small, 

cherishing each and every day

for they’re the best days after all.

And I pray when you are older, 

that you look back fondly, too

on the days when you were little an know how much I love you.”

I got this from the book I read called Positive Parenting.  HIGHLY recommend this book.  It’s definitely made me more patient with Oaks, and I feel that when I get angry or frustrated, I’ll go in the other room to calm down for a second.  Baby days are fleeting.  Life goes by fast.  There is no time to waist any minute being upset.  Enjoy it all mamas!

Thanks for taking the time to read my posts!  Have a great day!

xoxo,

SARA LYNN

 

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