AH this weekend: Spending every extra minute tryi AH this weekend:

Spending every extra minute trying to get ready for an extremely *simple* puzzle fundraiser we're launching because I have a vision for how I want to do it. Can you tell I work in marketing??😜

We were up half the night last night because Ev has an earache that's still lingering today 🥺Almost exactly a year ago we brought her to the ER because her temp SHOT up to 104 and it turned out to be an ear infection so I'm praying history doesn't repeat itself.

Yesterday were able to spend a little time with friends drinking beer and eating tacos in the sunshine and it was the best feeling 🌮🍻

Today we stayed home from church bc of Evy's ear but we did manage to go out on a walk later in the day, bring home dinner that we ate on the back patio, and David rode bikes in the street with the neighbor kids 🌺💜 

I have a bad habit of always looking for the next thing, but I gotta say, I've been pretty content recently. Pray for Ev's ear if you think of it, tho. Poor girl.
Man life was different 2 years ago. Do you ever fe Man life was different 2 years ago. Do you ever feel like you miss something but you also don't want it back? I love our life now, too. We don't currently have any toddlers in the house (for now) but I love who my kids are, I love who Josh and I are, and I'm content with that. Sometimes I wish I could revisit these moments tho..
#ad Do you ever worry about what's happening to yo #ad Do you ever worry about what's happening to your skin under your mask but you just try not to think about it because you're just trying to do your part and be a good citizen?? I know I've noticed breakouts where my mask rests on my face and I was so excited when I found a fix.. 

Shikō Beauty Collective (@shikobeautyco), an online marketplace that just launched in the US (!!!) is a go-to for all things Japanese skincare. Their products highlight what Japanese traditional beauty is about: what we put on our skin and body contributes to our overall health. 

INMASK SALON With Mask Point Pack (Sittori), available at Shikō Beauty Collective, protects skin from breakouts, and most importantly, those caused by frequent mask-wearing. 

INMASK SALON With Mask Point Pack (Sittori) not only protects skin from breakouts and makes wrinkles and pores inconspicuous, it also fits to your face perfectly to care for the eyes, nose, and chin. 

INMASK SALON With Mask Point Pack (Sittori) can even be applied while wearing a face mask to maximize its use and self-care benefits OR over makeup! The heart-shaped mask is not only cute, but verrryy practical. 

Hit the link in my bio or stories and use code CHELSEA15 for 15% OFF all Shikō products! @shikobeautyco #ShikoPartner #myshiko
In this adoption process, we're in the education p In this adoption process, we're in the education phase and it's teaching us a lot about parenting as a whole. A lot of things I've felt or suspected but are now being confirmed by the experts ha. 

For example, we can think of kids like a bank. They need affection deposits all throughout the day. And then if/when you ask them to do something they don't want to do (aka make a "withdrawal") they need to have a full account or they're going to start to break down. It happens with kids who have experienced trauma but I think it happens with all kids to be honest. 

I've known for a long time that our kids go to bed easier at night when I've been more intentional during the day, but that doesn't mean I make that happen every time. 

I'm thankful that there's so much research that has been done on child development and we're now in a situation where we're required to study it. Personally, I love learning about this stuff!
Happy birthday Evy! How is our YOUNGEST already FO Happy birthday Evy! How is our YOUNGEST already FOUR?? We had such a fun day celebrating our girl 💕
Since moving to SC, all we've wanted to do is sh Since moving to SC, all we've wanted to do is show it off to our friends and family! 2020 was for sure not the year for that... 

BUT I recently met Samantha (@samantharaisingwildflowers), a mom of 3 gorgeous girls from Tennessee, and I get to show off SC to her virtually!! Samantha and her family LOVE the outdoors which is perfect because we spend so much of our time exploring outside. SC definitely has the weather for it! 

Over the next few weeks, I'm going to be sending Samantha a care package of some of my favorite local SC goodies as well as sharing with her some of our favorite things to do & outdoor activities right here in Greenville so she knows some great spots to hit when she and her family are able to visit #yeahthatgreenville. Stay tuned!

#discoversc #ad #sc #southcarolina
The other day I suprised Josh with this necklace. The other day I suprised Josh with this necklace. Usually I wear jewelry that represents the kids but this time I wanted something that was a symbol of our love - of our promise to each other. I was suprised that when he saw it, he gave me a hug and said he really liked it. I could tell he really meant it. I didn't realize that it would mean that much to him. Thank you @relleryofficial for this beautiful piece that reminds me of my best friend ❤️ (swipe)

Shop Rellery's new Heartful collection and use my code CHELSEA10 for 10% off!
#myrellery #gifted #ethicalfashion
A month ago, I couldn't drop this girl off for an A month ago, I couldn't drop this girl off for an hour on Sundays at Sunday school. BUT - since being in preschool the last month, yesterday she walked into Sunday school, put her hand on another little girl's back, said hi, and sat down next to her. Now I'm starting to be kinda jelly of her social confidence 😆
Guys. I finished the paper work 🙌🏼 Now I can Guys. I finished the paper work 🙌🏼 Now I can only hope it's all correct 😅 Honestly such a weight off, though. I've been trying to train myself to just start the things that overwhelm me because I have a bad habit of putting stressful things off for weeks and feeling the weight of it the entire time. I highly recommend NOT doing that 😂
  • Family
  • Marriage
  • fitness
  • travel
  • Life & Finances
  • Home
  • Blog
    • Family
    • Marriage
    • fitness
    • travel
    • Life & Finances
    • Book
  • About
  • Contact
  • Shop Presets

Living the Sweet Wife

  • Home
  • Blog
    • Family
    • Marriage
    • fitness
    • travel
    • Life & Finances
    • Book
  • About
  • Contact
  • Shop Presets

Baby, Family, Kids, Motherhood, Sponsored, Toddler · April 25, 2018

How to prepare your toddler for a new baby sibling

If you’ve read our story before, you probably learned that David was a bit of an oopsie baby. We found out we were pregnant with him about 6 months after Josh and I got married. However, after he came into our lives, we couldn’t imagine them without our little buddy.

And that’s really what he was to me: my little buddy. David and I did everything and went everywhere together. He was such an easy baby/toddler that doing things with him never felt too overwhelming and, despite the occasional, unavoidable meltdown, I felt like he and I were always pretty in sync.

Then, when David was almost 2, we decided to give it a go and try to have another baby. We were pretty convinced we’d get pregnant within 5 minutes of trying since we got pregnant with David so easily. Because of that, I remember having a conversation with Josh about when we should start trying and when it would make most sense to have another baby. While we were talking, I remember David playing contentedly while we talked and I remember thinking, “I can’t imagine only having one child, but at the same time, this is so perfect.”

I felt like we had a really good handle on the whole parenting routine. I felt like we were turning a corner with David where he was starting to become more independent and even helpful during the day. I also remember worrying about losing my special relationship with my little buddy knowing that, if we had another, my time would be divided between him and a sibling. But at the same time, I didn’t want him to be an only child and, like I said, I couldn’t imagine just having one.

So Josh and I agreed to start trying soon and a few months later we found out we were pregnant with Ev girl!

Besides feeling some anxiety over losing my special relationship with David, I was also worried about him feeling displaced once our daughter got here. Overall, when she got here, he reacted super well! He always said that he loved her and always wanted to hold her. That being said, we did notice a little regression in his behavior (whining more and saying “No” more) which could also just be attributed to the fact that he was a typical 2-year-old.

Here are some of the things we did to prepare David for Evy’s arrival:

1 | We talked about the baby in mommy’s tummy- a lot

We made sure David knew what’s up and that I hadn’t just overdone it with the french fries and cookies (although that was probably also true). We have him regular updates about the baby and let him know that it was “growing growing!”

2 | We made sure to talk about the hospital

Josh and I didn’t usually spend much time away from David at all so we made sure to prepare him for the fact that mommy was going to be at the hospital getting taken care of by the doctors for a few days when the baby came. “Just to make sure mommy and the baby are ok.” We made sure to always talk about it with a happy voice and in a positive way- like it was a trip to get excited about.

3 | We talked about what life would be like for David as a big brother

Randomly in conversation, Josh and I would insert things like, “It’s great how you play with your blocks like that, David. Maybe when the baby comes, you can teach her how to play with blocks.” To which he would casually respond, “Yeah.” I remember Josh also having short talks with David, saying things like, “Now, David, you know when the baby comes you’re going to have to be a big boy and help mommy by not whining” or something along those lines. We didn’t want to put too much pressure on him, but we did feel as though we could give him a small sense of responsibility without stressing him out.

4 | We got him excited for when family would come visit

Josh and I were always upfront about why family was coming (“Nana and Papa are going to come visit when baby Evy is born!”) but we made sure to get him excited about it. We also were open with our families and asked them to please remember David and give attention to him even with the excitement of a new baby.”

5 | Help them to “nest” with you

There’s a lot of prep that comes with having a baby, even if it’s not your first! Get your toddler excited about the presents that come in the mail or the shopping trips you have to make while preparing for little one. Let them even help you pick out some things for the new baby so they can feel involved in the process and get excited later when they see the baby using what they picked out. (I’d recommend steering them towards picking PampersPure diapers since they have 0% chlorine bleaching, fragrance or parabens and are made with cotton and soft, plant-based fibers, and other thoughtfully sourced materials – allll while doing the job they’re supposed to do! Not to mention the new prints are freaking adorable! Pampers Aqua Pure Wipes also pair perfectly because they’re made with 99% water and are free of alcohol, parabens, dyes and fragrance. Best of all, you can effortlessly grab them at Walmart while stocking up or they can easily be purchased online with free shipping after spending $35. Why not give them a go and try Pampers Pure on your baby?

How we helped our toddler after baby arrived:

1 | We gave our oldest a gift

Before Evy was born, I read (I forget where) about a family who had purchased a small gift for their toddler ahead of time and packed it in their hospital bag. After their baby was born and after the oldest had a chance to meet the baby, the family told their toddler that the baby had a gift for him. This immediately made the toddler feel a little more special and like the baby cared about him making the relationship a more positive one, in his mind, right off the bat.

2 | Even in the hospital, we gave David attention

As much as we possibly could, we brought David along the journey with us. We talked to him about what we were doing and asked him questions. When the baby would do something silly, we joked about it with David. He thought Evy was hilarious with all her grunts and weird bodily noises. We also let him hold her almost whenever he wanted. Although we really stressed how gentle he had to be and why, we didn’t want him to feel like Evy was untouchable.

3 | We took the time to explain and break down everything

I understand that not all toddlers are like this, but David has always been extremely sensitive and inquisitive. That being said, he usually tried to make sense of something if we tried to help him make sense of it. Why couldn’t he play like a crazy person right next to the baby? Because he might fall into her and that would hurt. Why couldn’t mommy play at the moment? Because she was feeding the baby and had to sit to do that. Sometimes these answers helped, sometimes David reacted like any 2 year old would, but I believe that more often than not, he understood what was going on when we took the time to explain and break it down rather than simply saying, “David, stop that!”

4 | We reminded him of the things he could do as a bigger brother that the baby couldn’t do yet

It’s easy for a toddler to feel jealous of a baby sibling given all the attention and the exclusivity to mommy they get. We made sure to remind him how great it was to be big. Big boys and girls could play at the park and go down the slide. They could have cake pops when mommy got her coffee at the coffee shop. Being a big brother was awesome!

5 | We made sure to watch our language

I’m not talking about 4 letter words here (although we watch those, too). All day long, toddlers hear a lot of “No’s”. As moms and dads we have to spend a lot of time protecting your baby from a toddler that doesn’t fully understand how fragile they are. Sometimes it can come across as though the toddler is the “bad” child and the baby is the “good” child since the toddler seemingly gets all the reprimands and the baby gets all the excuses. Don’t get me wrong, there were plenty of times when we had to tell David, “She doesn’t know, David, she’s just a baby.” But other times (even if it didn’t mean a thing to Evy), I would gently pretend to reprimand her if she did something like hit David. I would say something along the lines of “Evy, don’t hit your brother like that, that hurts, David.” And then I would kiss it better for David. That usually seemed like enough justice for David (so far, at least).

 

Introducing a new baby into your life can be a nerve-wracking thing, with or without an older sibling to worry about. I think the biggest thing Josh and I always had to remember was to treat them as equally as possible while making both siblings feel special and loved.

Got your own tips to share? Leave them in the comments below!

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Pampers Pure at Walmart. The opinions and text are all mine.

In: Baby, Family, Kids, Motherhood, Sponsored, Toddler · Tagged: baby, big brother, big sister, born, deliver, hospital, little brother, little sister, newborn, noads, pregnancy, sibling, toddler

join the club

You’ll Also Love

3 WAYS TO CHECK-IN WITH THE KIDS AND START THE SCHOOL YEAR OFF RIGHT3 ways to check-in with the kids and start the school year off right
3 Ways to Make the End of Summer a Blast for the Kids
If you’ve never explored Cupcake Vineyards cans before, give it a try! I love the convenience of a grab-and-go wine to bring on our dates and they pair perfectly with warm summer nights and good times! Try Cupcake Vineyard's cans for yourself!3 Ways I Create Quality Time With My Husband

Comments

  1. Kristen Jones says

    April 26, 2018 at 12:27 am

    This is such great advice! I don’t have kiddos just yet, but a lot of my friends have little bundles of Joys and I’ve seen them do cute things like the gift in the hospital.

    Reply
  2. Julie says

    April 27, 2018 at 2:51 pm

    These are great tips to help your kids get ready for a new baby. When i was pregnant with my youngest, i told my two girls what was going on throughout the pregnancy and what to expect when the baby came. it definitely helps to prepare your kids for the baby.

    Reply
  3. aSHLEY says

    May 2, 2018 at 1:09 pm

    We dID THE SAME THING! gIVING OUR TODDLER A GIFT ‘from’ OUR NEWBORN WAS A GREAT IDEA!

    Reply
  4. Kelsey says

    May 2, 2018 at 1:49 pm

    Pampers have been our go-to since our first was born! LOVE them!

    Reply
  5. Ellis says

    May 2, 2018 at 1:57 pm

    Our daughter did not handle getting a sibling well at all. Wish we had these tips then!

    Reply
  6. Stephanie says

    May 2, 2018 at 6:37 pm

    We have tried so many diaper brands and pampers has always been our favorite!

    Reply
  7. Brittany says

    May 2, 2018 at 6:39 pm

    One of the best things we did was talk to our family and tell them to give our daughter attention too, especially because we knew her sister would be stealing most of the attention

    Reply
  8. Carmen says

    May 2, 2018 at 7:39 pm

    I think kids are way more capable of understanding things than we give them credit for!

    Reply
  9. cait says

    August 31, 2018 at 5:03 pm

    oh my gosh this is so Amazing 😀 i def need to watch my language around my oldest ha she repeats everything.

    Reply
  10. Rachel R Ritlop says

    September 1, 2018 at 2:37 pm

    love these tips! So thoughtful! We are worried about our fur baby meeting his new sibling lol I just keep playing baby crying sounds to get him used to it so we will see!

    Reply
  11. adriana says

    September 1, 2018 at 4:57 pm

    These are such great tips! I can imagine it isn’t always easy!

    Reply
  12. emman damian says

    September 2, 2018 at 4:41 am

    Great tips! I need this for my niece!

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Next Post >

6 Tips For Hiking With A Baby

Hi! I'm Chelsea and we're the Damon's. We spent the last two years in WA state paying off student loans and just bought our first house in SC! I love a smooth black coffee, Josh's first love is the Seattle Sounders. Our kids are huge dorks and constantly make us laugh and we all love spending as much time outside as possible.

join the club

Recent Posts

3 Ways to Make the End of Summer a Blast for the Kids

3 Ways to Make the End of Summer a Blast for the Kids

3 Ways I Create Quality Time With My Husband

3 Ways I Create Quality Time With My Husband

The Best Tips + Packing List for Hiking with Kids and Babies

The Best Tips + Packing List for Hiking with Kids and Babies

Why We Chose to Adopt Internationally

Why We Chose to Adopt Internationally

A Tour of Our Home

A Tour of Our Home

Cultivating Quality Time With the Kids This Holiday Season

Cultivating Quality Time With the Kids This Holiday Season

Categories

  • Family
  • Marriage
  • fitness
  • travel
  • Life & Finances
Shop Presets

Instagram

AH this weekend: Spending every extra minute tryi AH this weekend:

Spending every extra minute trying to get ready for an extremely *simple* puzzle fundraiser we're launching because I have a vision for how I want to do it. Can you tell I work in marketing??😜

We were up half the night last night because Ev has an earache that's still lingering today 🥺Almost exactly a year ago we brought her to the ER because her temp SHOT up to 104 and it turned out to be an ear infection so I'm praying history doesn't repeat itself.

Yesterday were able to spend a little time with friends drinking beer and eating tacos in the sunshine and it was the best feeling 🌮🍻

Today we stayed home from church bc of Evy's ear but we did manage to go out on a walk later in the day, bring home dinner that we ate on the back patio, and David rode bikes in the street with the neighbor kids 🌺💜 

I have a bad habit of always looking for the next thing, but I gotta say, I've been pretty content recently. Pray for Ev's ear if you think of it, tho. Poor girl.
Man life was different 2 years ago. Do you ever fe Man life was different 2 years ago. Do you ever feel like you miss something but you also don't want it back? I love our life now, too. We don't currently have any toddlers in the house (for now) but I love who my kids are, I love who Josh and I are, and I'm content with that. Sometimes I wish I could revisit these moments tho..
#ad Do you ever worry about what's happening to yo #ad Do you ever worry about what's happening to your skin under your mask but you just try not to think about it because you're just trying to do your part and be a good citizen?? I know I've noticed breakouts where my mask rests on my face and I was so excited when I found a fix.. 

Shikō Beauty Collective (@shikobeautyco), an online marketplace that just launched in the US (!!!) is a go-to for all things Japanese skincare. Their products highlight what Japanese traditional beauty is about: what we put on our skin and body contributes to our overall health. 

INMASK SALON With Mask Point Pack (Sittori), available at Shikō Beauty Collective, protects skin from breakouts, and most importantly, those caused by frequent mask-wearing. 

INMASK SALON With Mask Point Pack (Sittori) not only protects skin from breakouts and makes wrinkles and pores inconspicuous, it also fits to your face perfectly to care for the eyes, nose, and chin. 

INMASK SALON With Mask Point Pack (Sittori) can even be applied while wearing a face mask to maximize its use and self-care benefits OR over makeup! The heart-shaped mask is not only cute, but verrryy practical. 

Hit the link in my bio or stories and use code CHELSEA15 for 15% OFF all Shikō products! @shikobeautyco #ShikoPartner #myshiko
In this adoption process, we're in the education p In this adoption process, we're in the education phase and it's teaching us a lot about parenting as a whole. A lot of things I've felt or suspected but are now being confirmed by the experts ha. 

For example, we can think of kids like a bank. They need affection deposits all throughout the day. And then if/when you ask them to do something they don't want to do (aka make a "withdrawal") they need to have a full account or they're going to start to break down. It happens with kids who have experienced trauma but I think it happens with all kids to be honest. 

I've known for a long time that our kids go to bed easier at night when I've been more intentional during the day, but that doesn't mean I make that happen every time. 

I'm thankful that there's so much research that has been done on child development and we're now in a situation where we're required to study it. Personally, I love learning about this stuff!

trending now

  • So I know the title of this post says, “What men want most in a wife,” but to be more realistic, this is about what men need most in a wife. Like men, there are a lot of things that we (women) would really like in a husband. Like, it’d be a huge plus if he looked like Chris Hemsworth. But that’s not really what we need in order to have a positive relationship with our spouse. If we married him, we probably think he’s pretty cute, anyway. Take a look at these 5 things a man really needs in a wife, and if you can think of anything else, share your thoughts in the comments below! 5 Things men want most in a wife
  • Disrespect in marriage can go both ways. Women can react to disrespect from their husbands in many ways. I'm here to share a few positive ways women can react to disrespect in their marriages in order to handle it well and steer their marriage in the direction of grace and kindness again. How to Handle Disrespect in Marriage
  • Do you ever wish that sometimes you could just write a long list to your spouse of all the things he does that drive you insane?? I have done this. 8 of the Worst Marriage Habits
  • Sure, they say don’t go to bed while you’re still angry, but sometimes husbands and wives just need some space! That being said, there are healthy ways and unhealthy ways (productive and hurtful, if you will) to get space away from a spouse. Let’s talk about those. The Right and Wrong Way To Give Your Spouse Space

instagram

Follow @chelsealeighdamon

AH this weekend: Spending every extra minute tryi AH this weekend:

Spending every extra minute trying to get ready for an extremely *simple* puzzle fundraiser we're launching because I have a vision for how I want to do it. Can you tell I work in marketing??😜

We were up half the night last night because Ev has an earache that's still lingering today 🥺Almost exactly a year ago we brought her to the ER because her temp SHOT up to 104 and it turned out to be an ear infection so I'm praying history doesn't repeat itself.

Yesterday were able to spend a little time with friends drinking beer and eating tacos in the sunshine and it was the best feeling 🌮🍻

Today we stayed home from church bc of Evy's ear but we did manage to go out on a walk later in the day, bring home dinner that we ate on the back patio, and David rode bikes in the street with the neighbor kids 🌺💜 

I have a bad habit of always looking for the next thing, but I gotta say, I've been pretty content recently. Pray for Ev's ear if you think of it, tho. Poor girl.
Man life was different 2 years ago. Do you ever fe Man life was different 2 years ago. Do you ever feel like you miss something but you also don't want it back? I love our life now, too. We don't currently have any toddlers in the house (for now) but I love who my kids are, I love who Josh and I are, and I'm content with that. Sometimes I wish I could revisit these moments tho..
#ad Do you ever worry about what's happening to yo #ad Do you ever worry about what's happening to your skin under your mask but you just try not to think about it because you're just trying to do your part and be a good citizen?? I know I've noticed breakouts where my mask rests on my face and I was so excited when I found a fix.. 

Shikō Beauty Collective (@shikobeautyco), an online marketplace that just launched in the US (!!!) is a go-to for all things Japanese skincare. Their products highlight what Japanese traditional beauty is about: what we put on our skin and body contributes to our overall health. 

INMASK SALON With Mask Point Pack (Sittori), available at Shikō Beauty Collective, protects skin from breakouts, and most importantly, those caused by frequent mask-wearing. 

INMASK SALON With Mask Point Pack (Sittori) not only protects skin from breakouts and makes wrinkles and pores inconspicuous, it also fits to your face perfectly to care for the eyes, nose, and chin. 

INMASK SALON With Mask Point Pack (Sittori) can even be applied while wearing a face mask to maximize its use and self-care benefits OR over makeup! The heart-shaped mask is not only cute, but verrryy practical. 

Hit the link in my bio or stories and use code CHELSEA15 for 15% OFF all Shikō products! @shikobeautyco #ShikoPartner #myshiko
In this adoption process, we're in the education p In this adoption process, we're in the education phase and it's teaching us a lot about parenting as a whole. A lot of things I've felt or suspected but are now being confirmed by the experts ha. 

For example, we can think of kids like a bank. They need affection deposits all throughout the day. And then if/when you ask them to do something they don't want to do (aka make a "withdrawal") they need to have a full account or they're going to start to break down. It happens with kids who have experienced trauma but I think it happens with all kids to be honest. 

I've known for a long time that our kids go to bed easier at night when I've been more intentional during the day, but that doesn't mean I make that happen every time. 

I'm thankful that there's so much research that has been done on child development and we're now in a situation where we're required to study it. Personally, I love learning about this stuff!
Happy birthday Evy! How is our YOUNGEST already FO Happy birthday Evy! How is our YOUNGEST already FOUR?? We had such a fun day celebrating our girl 💕
Since moving to SC, all we've wanted to do is sh Since moving to SC, all we've wanted to do is show it off to our friends and family! 2020 was for sure not the year for that... 

BUT I recently met Samantha (@samantharaisingwildflowers), a mom of 3 gorgeous girls from Tennessee, and I get to show off SC to her virtually!! Samantha and her family LOVE the outdoors which is perfect because we spend so much of our time exploring outside. SC definitely has the weather for it! 

Over the next few weeks, I'm going to be sending Samantha a care package of some of my favorite local SC goodies as well as sharing with her some of our favorite things to do & outdoor activities right here in Greenville so she knows some great spots to hit when she and her family are able to visit #yeahthatgreenville. Stay tuned!

#discoversc #ad #sc #southcarolina
The other day I suprised Josh with this necklace. The other day I suprised Josh with this necklace. Usually I wear jewelry that represents the kids but this time I wanted something that was a symbol of our love - of our promise to each other. I was suprised that when he saw it, he gave me a hug and said he really liked it. I could tell he really meant it. I didn't realize that it would mean that much to him. Thank you @relleryofficial for this beautiful piece that reminds me of my best friend ❤️ (swipe)

Shop Rellery's new Heartful collection and use my code CHELSEA10 for 10% off!
#myrellery #gifted #ethicalfashion
A month ago, I couldn't drop this girl off for an A month ago, I couldn't drop this girl off for an hour on Sundays at Sunday school. BUT - since being in preschool the last month, yesterday she walked into Sunday school, put her hand on another little girl's back, said hi, and sat down next to her. Now I'm starting to be kinda jelly of her social confidence 😆
Guys. I finished the paper work 🙌🏼 Now I can Guys. I finished the paper work 🙌🏼 Now I can only hope it's all correct 😅 Honestly such a weight off, though. I've been trying to train myself to just start the things that overwhelm me because I have a bad habit of putting stressful things off for weeks and feeling the weight of it the entire time. I highly recommend NOT doing that 😂
I felt pretty convicted recently because I was rea I felt pretty convicted recently because I was really dragging my feet getting the last few adoption documents in (bc I was overwhelmed by the complexity of them).But I realized that every day longer it took me to turn it in, it could literally change who we are matched with and the fate of our family & son forever so..
I'm determined to get this paperwork done tonight! 🙏

Explore

  • About
  • Shop Presets
  • My Book
  • Contact

join the club

Shop My Favorites

  • Travel Essentials
  • Style Faves
  • Home Decor
  • Beauty Routine
  • About
  • Media Kit | Guest Posting
  • Privacy Policy & T&C’s

Copyright © 2021 Living the Sweet Wife · Theme by 17th Avenue