• Coffee Dates,  Life

    Let’s Have Coffee | Vol. 14

    December 19, 2018

    It’s 4:53pm and I just made my second cup of coffee of the day. Probably not the greatest idea but I just love coffee so much that I hate skipping my second cup. 

    This is the first coffee date I’ve done since Shane was only one month old! He’s now 11 months old. That’s so crazy. 

    If we were having coffee, I’d mention how I have no idea where this past year has gone. I feel like I was in such a fog trying to figure out how to be a mom. I’m only now just sort of feeling like I’m coming out of the fog. 

    If we were having coffee, I’d tell you that we started sleep training Shane this past week because we literally had no choice. He started waking up in the night and not going back to sleep for hours. And it also used to take us anywhere from 20-60 mins of rocking at naps and bedtime. I was honestly starting to lose my mind. So we sleep trained and it’s going really well!

    If we were having coffee, I’d tell you that before I became a mom I had all of these ideas of what I thought I would or wouldn’t do as a mom and almost none of them are accurate, haha. I never in a million years thought I’d do the cry it out method, or give formula, or have a hard time putting my baby in the nursery at church. Motherhood is all encompassing and you can never know how you will react or what will be best for you or your baby until that time comes.

    If we were having coffee, I’d tell you that I missed this place and I’m really glad that I’m starting to make time to be back here again. I can’t believe I’ve been sharing my life on here for 3.5 years now!

    If we were having coffee, I’d tell you that I cannot wait for Christmas. It’s going to be so magical seeing it through the eyes of Shane this year. I can’t wait to give him his presents and see what our family got him too. It’s going to be so fun and special.

    If we were having coffee, I’d also admit to you that being a stay at home mom is so much harder and less glamorous than I ever thought it would be. I guess it’s easy to look at the mom bloggers on Instagram and assume that everything is going to be so fun and easy. I mean I truly don’t get how I ever thought it would like that lol. I do love staying home with Shane and getting to be there for everything as he grows, but having a lack of recognition has been a lot harder than I ever realized it would be.

    If we were having coffee, I’d say that I think that having my blog and Etsy shop now to work towards will help a lot with having something to work towards and being able to see actual growth. I’m excited for the future and to see where they both go.

    If we were having coffee, I’d ask you what you have been struggling with lately or are looking forward to. Can you relate to any of my feelings when it comes to being a mom? Please let me know in the comments. I love hearing from you guys! <3

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  • Baby,  Coffee Dates,  Faith

    Let’s Have Coffee | Vol. 13

    March 14, 2018

    I thought it was time for another coffee date since the last one we’ve had was in September – long before I had Shane! Let’s jump right in and catch up, shall we?

    If we were having coffee, I’d tell you that I know I keep mentioning how I want to share more about my breastfeeding journey and about Shane’s nursery and I promise that eventually that will happen. I’m just not sure when.

    If we were having coffee, I’d explain that I’m not sure when because these past two months have been the hardest of my life. For the longest time I couldn’t even admit that because I felt so guilty and like I should be saying that they have been the best of my life. And while I love my son with my whole heart, it doesn’t make the past two months any easier.

    If we were having coffee, I’d share that the past two months have been so hard because of breastfeeding. Like I’ve mentioned just a bit before, it has not gone well. Before I had Shane I thought that if I just tried my hardest and did what I had to do, I would be successful at breastfeeding. And while I have been fighting tooth and nail these past two months – they have NOT gone at all how I have wanted. I will talk more about this when I write about my breastfeeding journey.

    If we were having coffee, I’d also ask for you to pray for me because I know that the only one who can help with this hard time is God. I need peace and to be able to accept things as they are. I am even debating on going on medication to try to help with breastfeeding but don’t know if that’s the right choice, which is why I desperately need your prayers.

    If we were having coffee, I’d ask how you were doing. I’d apologize for not being a better friend lately and ask for you to forgive me. Life has been all-consuming lately and I’d tell you that I hope that changes soon so we could spend more time together.

    If we were having coffee, I’d mention that I don’t even recognize my own life. It’s crazy how much having a baby changes things. I’d also share that I never imagined how much I could love another person until I met my baby. And even though the last few months have been hard, I’m absolutely loving being a mom and can’t wait for all of the fun times ahead with our precious baby boy.

    Thanks for stopping by and spending your time with me! I hope to be able to spend more time here soon – but no promises! Taking care of a baby is A LOT of work (especially one who doesn’t like to sleep during the day. 😉)

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  • Coffee Dates

    Let’s Have Coffee | Vol. 12

    September 13, 2017

    If we were having coffee, I would ask you how you’ve been. Coffee dates are most certainly for catching up with friends and having real heart to hearts. Tommy and I have started going on more coffee dates and they have been wonderful.

    If we were having coffee, I’d ask how you are liking the seasons changing. I’d share that just recently (within the past few years) have really started to appreciate the fall. There’s just something about how the coolness in the air gives me so much motivation. But I would have to admit that this year I’m not feeling it quite as much as I have the past few years and I think that’s because I am so preoccupied with the HUGE life change that is coming our way this winter.

    If we were having coffee, I would admit (like I have multiple other times on the blog) that I am just loving preparing for our precious baby boy. I’m loving putting together his nursery and baby registry. There’s nothing quite as fun as dreaming about what our lives are going to look like once he joins our family. I honestly still can’t believe it’s all really happening!

    If we were having coffee, I might bring up the recent hurricanes or I might not. If you’re a long time follower of this blog you know I normally stay far away from mentioning current events. Honestly I just don’t feel like I ever have the right words to say so I tend to distance myself from the topics. I’m not sure if that’s really a good thing but sometimes the world just feels so overwhelming and I feel so small and insignificant to do anything. Anyone else feel this way too?

    If we were having coffee, I’d let you know that life finally seems to have settled down for a bit. This year has been quite a whirlwind! We moved out of our first apartment in May and into my mom’s house for a couple of months while waiting for our new apartment to be ready. While living there we found out we we’re pregnant and I feel like I haven’t quite been able to get my footing. I’m someone who really loves to have routine and know what’s coming so this year has really caught me waaaay off guard. It’s been good for me but I’m also happy that I’m starting to feel a bit more settled in our new apartment and into pregnancy for at least the next few months. 😉

    If we were having coffee, I’d ask how I could pray for you. I’d really love to know how I could so please either leave a comment or click on the contact form above and let me know what’s going on in your life. I know that no matter what we are going through, it’s always super nice to know others are praying for us so let me be that friend for you. 🙂

    Every second Monday of every month (or whatever day I can manage during that week) I link up with Erin from erinsalmonwrites.com and we chat over coffee (or tea if that’s your thing). Come join us! We’d love to have you!

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  • Coffee Dates,  Faith,  Life,  Pregnancy

    Let’s Have Coffee | Vol. 11

    August 17, 2017

    It has been way too long since I’ve sat down for a cup of coffee with you guys! In case you’re new here, I sit down and have a coffee date with my friends over at Erin’s blog. I’m a bit late to the link up this month but normally we meet every second Monday of each month. We just talk about whatever is on our hearts as if we were really having coffee together. We’d love for you to come join us!

    If we were having coffee, I would ask if you’ve heard the news that I’m pregnant! I haven’t joined in for coffee since announcing the news so I would have to catch up all up on that. It’s been a complete whirlwind since finding out in May, but we are so very excited for our little bundle of joy joining our family in January!

    If we were having coffee, I would admit that it’s hard for me to talk about anything other than the baby at this point. Our world is going to change so much and it’s so hard not to at least try to picture how our lives our going to look once baby is here. I’d also admit that it’s hard not talking about it because we are finding out the gender of our sweet babe this Monday!

    If we were having coffee, I would ask you what your favorite type of brewed coffee is for when you are drinking coffee at home. I’m always looking for new brands of coffee to try. I like to switch up what I drink so I don’t get too used to one type and then each cup really tastes great.

    If we were having coffee, I would let you know that I feel a bit lost since finding out I’m pregnant. There just have been so many changes this year. I started the year out as a stay-at-home wife, we moved out of our first apartment, and then found out that I was pregnant. I’m going to actually do a whole post about this soon but I’m trying to find my groove again with whether or not I’m going to still be pursuing blogging full-time. I’m still trying to work out exactly what all of this means for my life.

    If we were having coffee, I would explain that I am planning on working hard on my Etsy shop over the next few months. I have neglected it a lot lately. I plan on trying to stock it up as much as possible with new blankets, baby items, and home decor before baby comes. I also really want to collaborate with some bloggers within the coming months too so if that’s something you’d be interested in, please contact me!

    If we were having coffee, I’d ask how your spiritual life is lately. I feel like it’s so easy not to bring this up with friends but so very important. I would share that I’m starting to feel closer to God lately. I feel a bit lost in my relationship with him because my husband and I switched churches, then ended up switching back to our old church after moving back into town. We’ve also been so busy this summer that we have been missing a lot of church. This always affects my relationship with God as well. I’m really hoping with the start of fall we can really fall back into a consistent routine of not missing church anymore. I think that will be great for both of our walks with Jesus.

    Thanks for joining me for coffee! It was so great to have you. Before we go though, please tell me what else is new with you! I’d love to hear. 😋

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  • Coffee Dates,  Faith

    Let’s Have Coffee | Vol. 10

    June 13, 2017

    I can’t believe I’ve been doing this linkup for 10 months! It’s my favorite linkup of the month that’s for sure! Let’s catch up this month over some coffee. 🙂

    If we were having coffee, I would share with you that I just love K cups and specifically the Starbucks Veranda blend ones. I had to take a bit of a break from coffee for the past few weeks and had my first real cup today and absolutely loved it. I also loved what it did for my energy levels as well, haha!

    If we were having coffee, I would share with you that ever since being back at home I have really missed going to our old church. I’m not positive if I mentioned it here (although I think I have) but my husband and I switched churches in the beginning of the year. It’s been a long drive to that church and ever since moving back home, I have really missed our old church. We decided to go back this past Sunday and aren’t sure yet about if we are permanently switching back but I’m thinking we might end up doing so.

    If we were having coffee, I would ask you how you are loving this weather. That is if you live anywhere near me. Here in New Jersey it has been in the 90’s (!) the past few days. I don’t hate it or love it to be honest but I’ll definitely take it over being cold that’s for sure!

    If we were having coffee, I’d let you know that I have been really slacking on my time with Jesus lately and it’s been really frustrating. I just cannot seem to find the motivation or energy to really sit down and have really good quality time with Him like I know I need. I actually carved out some time today and it was absolutely amazing. I really want to get back into my habit of drinking my coffee and reading my bible and journaling in the morning. I definitely need it.

    If we were having coffee, I’d ask what you’ve been up to lately. I’d really love to know so leave me a comment below! My husband and I have been going a bit stir crazy after moving into my mom’s house for a couple of months so we’ve been trying to get out on the weekends this month. It’s totally been working and this month feels so much better than last. We’ve taken a trip up to Lake George one weekend and two beach trips already! I’m super excited for more!

    If we were having coffee, I’d tell you that I’m super excited about the vacation that we just booked last night. We are going to Wildwood (a NJ beach) in August for 5 nights and I can hardly wait! My husband and I absolutely love the beach and haven’t been on a vacation just the two of us since our honeymoon so it should be loads of fun!

    I must confess I didn’t think I had much to update you guys on and almost skipped out on this linkup again. I am so glad I didn’t! What else is new with you guys?! Today I’m linking up with Erin for our monthly coffee dates. Come join us!

     

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  • Coffee Dates,  Life

    Let’s Have Coffee | Vol. 9

    May 8, 2017

    It’s time for my favorite linkup of the month… our coffee date! This month has been filled with TONS of changes and has felt super long. Let’s jump right in.

    If we were having coffee, I would tell you that my husband and I have successfully moved out of our first apartment. It was hard and sad to say goodbye but definitely necessary. I was upset for the first week but have since gotten some closure and know it was the best decision for us.

    If we were having coffee, I would let you know that after moving into a tiny room in my mom’s house after living on my own with my husband has definitely been an adjustment. Some days I feel so couped up. It can be a good thing though because it pushed my husband and I (the biggest homebodies) out of the house for a little bit.

    If we were having coffee, I would tell you that I am going to be working furiously on getting my Etsy shop ready to launch before July. No promises but I am getting so antsy and really can’t wait to launch. I feel like I’ve been planning for it forEVER.

    If we were having coffee, I would say that I am super excited for the weather to start being consistently warmer. I cannot wait to start hiking again. It’s been too long. I’m planning on going on as many hikes this summer and fall as possible.

    If we were having coffee, I would tell you that the Bible Study a group of girls and I are doing on my blog is so refreshing to my walk with God. We are going through Finding I Am: How Jesus Fully Satisfies and I am loving it so much so far. I can’t wait to share more and learn what everyone else is learning on Wednesday for our linkup.

    If we were having coffee, I would tell you that my brother bought about $200 worth of gardening supplies and is planting the largest garden in our yard. He has everything from apples to lettuce and I am so excited for everything to start growing. YUM.

    If we were having coffee, I would tell you that coffee just hasn’t been hitting the spot like it usually does and it is so sad. I usually love coffee so much. Do you have any other suggestions of some yummy hot drinks?

    Enough about me. What have you been up to this month? I’d love to know! Today I am linking up with Erin Salmon, where we have coffee every second Monday of every month. Come join in with us, we’d love to have you!

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