Shop My Favorites - Living the Sweet Wife

Rest is important. It's not a suggestion or even a

Rest is important. It's not a suggestion or even a "best practice." God set the example of rest for us at the beginning of time. So did His son.

I literally used to say to myself that I CAN do it all. All I have to do is never sleep and shirk all other responsibilities 😂😂😂

God knows how important rest is. It's when we're most able to hear Him. To be strengthened and restored by Him. To reflect on His words.

We can't do it all, anyway. Give yourself some grace, say "not right now" sometimes. And rest ♥️

PS. I didn't realize until editing that we took this photo in front of the letter D. That worked out well.

PPS. Rainy 🌧️ is so over photo shoots 😂

When you got ketchup on your face but you don't ca

When you got ketchup on your face but you don't care because the fries were too good 😂🍟
Recently Josh and I have started a daily "quiet time" for the kids and let me tell you - it has been a game 👏🏼 changer. Not that we don't love being around our kids - seriously they're the best. But Josh and I do so well when we have a few quiet moments in the day 🤫 especially when the kids haven't been in school since the beginning of the year. Do you do a daily quiet time? How long does it last?

Psst.. check out the new Rivotra boots by @naotfootwear 👀

http://liketk.it/2Togl @liketoknow.it #liketkit

People who wear sneakers to the beach can't be tru

People who wear sneakers to the beach can't be trusted. 👟⛱️🙅🏼‍♀️ Amiright?

Happy 7 years (yesterday) to us. It's no exaggerat

Happy 7 years (yesterday) to us. It's no exaggeration that I LOVE doing life with this man. I always say that each year, our life always takes an unexpected turn and there's no one I'd rather roll with the punches with. Thank you for being you, @joshuadaviddamon ♥️

Reality vs Instagram? Honestly, my favorite part o

Reality vs Instagram? Honestly, my favorite part of family vacations is sitting around the kitchen table after putting our kids to bed, sipping wine, and chorkling 🤭

We're bound to have a pretty salty week 🌴 and I

We're bound to have a pretty salty week 🌴 and I am ALL about it 🙌🏼 Here's to squeezing in what we can of summer and feeling *slightly* normal for the first time in months.

We leave for the shore in the morning, but have we

We leave for the shore in the morning, but have we started packing?? 😂 Who else takes 30 minutes to pack for a week and a week (or more) to actually unpack 😅✋ What I'm most excited for is seeing family that we haven't seen in almost a year!!
👉🏼👉🏼 swipe to see Evy falling asleep with her favorite pair of shoes 😂 That girl sure loves her accessories 🥿.

Pictured gear: @acta.wear ♥️

This past weekend was great. Honestly. It was a no

This past weekend was great. Honestly. It was a normal 2 day weekend but it felt like a long weekend. We spend time with family and time outdoors and took naps and that's all this mama can ask for. It felt simple, in the moment, and happy.

Today, however, looked differently. I wore the same clothes all day that I slept in last night. I'm still wearing them.

At one point after dinner, I was chatting with several people while the minutes were counting down to a deadline and Evy continued asking me which dinner was hers and which dinner was David's while simultaneously getting BBQ sauce on her fingers and instinctively wiping it on the nearest surface. I snapped at her, placing a plate in front of her saying, "This one is yours. This one is David's." Then I turned back to continue typing.

While I didn't exactly say anything hurtful, my tone was exactly that. About 15 seconds later I heard Evy say (as if she was in her own head imagining), "This one is yours. This one is David's" in the same tone I had just used.

My shoulders dropped and my head fell. I turned around and saw her hitting the table. She was mimicking me in a way that I can only imagine was trying help her process my frustration with her while also trying to feel a sense of control.

I walked over to her, knelt down and hugged her, and immediately apologized. I told her I was wrong, that I was frustrated at something else and not with her and that I was sorry for speaking the way I did.

I decided to walk away from the computer for a bit and take a book and read with her outside. And my heart and Evy started to feel better again. Seeing her smile at me again broke my heart and mended it at the same time.

My point here is, kids will see you mess up. It's inevitable and you can't always protect them - even from yourself. But what we can do is apologize, admit our wrongs and ask for their forgiveness ♥️ They see and learn that part, too.

When I start to understand child leashes ☝🏼😂This particular child has a hard time walking in a straight line, let alone wearing a mask 😜 But of course, we try. 😷 Love my Evy Girl.
http://liketk.it/2RWqt @liketoknow.it #liketkit

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

Home Decor Favorites

Fashion Finds

Travel Essentials

trending now

8 of the Worst Marriage Habits
5 Things men want most in a wife
How to Handle Disrespect in Marriage
20 Fun questions that will tell you more about your significant other

instagram

Follow @chelsealeighdamon

Rest is important. It's not a suggestion or even a

Rest is important. It's not a suggestion or even a "best practice." God set the example of rest for us at the beginning of time. So did His son.

I literally used to say to myself that I CAN do it all. All I have to do is never sleep and shirk all other responsibilities 😂😂😂

God knows how important rest is. It's when we're most able to hear Him. To be strengthened and restored by Him. To reflect on His words.

We can't do it all, anyway. Give yourself some grace, say "not right now" sometimes. And rest ♥️

PS. I didn't realize until editing that we took this photo in front of the letter D. That worked out well.

PPS. Rainy 🌧️ is so over photo shoots 😂

When you got ketchup on your face but you don't ca

When you got ketchup on your face but you don't care because the fries were too good 😂🍟
Recently Josh and I have started a daily "quiet time" for the kids and let me tell you - it has been a game 👏🏼 changer. Not that we don't love being around our kids - seriously they're the best. But Josh and I do so well when we have a few quiet moments in the day 🤫 especially when the kids haven't been in school since the beginning of the year. Do you do a daily quiet time? How long does it last?

Psst.. check out the new Rivotra boots by @naotfootwear 👀

http://liketk.it/2Togl @liketoknow.it #liketkit

People who wear sneakers to the beach can't be tru

People who wear sneakers to the beach can't be trusted. 👟⛱️🙅🏼‍♀️ Amiright?

Happy 7 years (yesterday) to us. It's no exaggerat

Happy 7 years (yesterday) to us. It's no exaggeration that I LOVE doing life with this man. I always say that each year, our life always takes an unexpected turn and there's no one I'd rather roll with the punches with. Thank you for being you, @joshuadaviddamon ♥️

Reality vs Instagram? Honestly, my favorite part o

Reality vs Instagram? Honestly, my favorite part of family vacations is sitting around the kitchen table after putting our kids to bed, sipping wine, and chorkling 🤭

We're bound to have a pretty salty week 🌴 and I

We're bound to have a pretty salty week 🌴 and I am ALL about it 🙌🏼 Here's to squeezing in what we can of summer and feeling *slightly* normal for the first time in months.

We leave for the shore in the morning, but have we

We leave for the shore in the morning, but have we started packing?? 😂 Who else takes 30 minutes to pack for a week and a week (or more) to actually unpack 😅✋ What I'm most excited for is seeing family that we haven't seen in almost a year!!
👉🏼👉🏼 swipe to see Evy falling asleep with her favorite pair of shoes 😂 That girl sure loves her accessories 🥿.

Pictured gear: @acta.wear ♥️

This past weekend was great. Honestly. It was a no

This past weekend was great. Honestly. It was a normal 2 day weekend but it felt like a long weekend. We spend time with family and time outdoors and took naps and that's all this mama can ask for. It felt simple, in the moment, and happy.

Today, however, looked differently. I wore the same clothes all day that I slept in last night. I'm still wearing them.

At one point after dinner, I was chatting with several people while the minutes were counting down to a deadline and Evy continued asking me which dinner was hers and which dinner was David's while simultaneously getting BBQ sauce on her fingers and instinctively wiping it on the nearest surface. I snapped at her, placing a plate in front of her saying, "This one is yours. This one is David's." Then I turned back to continue typing.

While I didn't exactly say anything hurtful, my tone was exactly that. About 15 seconds later I heard Evy say (as if she was in her own head imagining), "This one is yours. This one is David's" in the same tone I had just used.

My shoulders dropped and my head fell. I turned around and saw her hitting the table. She was mimicking me in a way that I can only imagine was trying help her process my frustration with her while also trying to feel a sense of control.

I walked over to her, knelt down and hugged her, and immediately apologized. I told her I was wrong, that I was frustrated at something else and not with her and that I was sorry for speaking the way I did.

I decided to walk away from the computer for a bit and take a book and read with her outside. And my heart and Evy started to feel better again. Seeing her smile at me again broke my heart and mended it at the same time.

My point here is, kids will see you mess up. It's inevitable and you can't always protect them - even from yourself. But what we can do is apologize, admit our wrongs and ask for their forgiveness ♥️ They see and learn that part, too.

When I start to understand child leashes ☝🏼😂This particular child has a hard time walking in a straight line, let alone wearing a mask 😜 But of course, we try. 😷 Love my Evy Girl.
http://liketk.it/2RWqt @liketoknow.it #liketkit

Uhm how sad is Rainy (swipe)? 😂 How cute is Evy

Uhm how sad is Rainy (swipe)? 😂 How cute is Evy the Explorer? And who thinks David needs sunglasses??😎😝 We're going home tonight with a messy car, rosy cheeks, a sand-filled suitcase, and a few new memories in the books. Yes, getting out isn't as care-free as it used to be, but when you do it well, it still feels great to change up the routine for a bit.

Explore

About
Shop Presets
My Book
Contact

join the club

First Name Email Address

Shop My Favorites

Travel Essentials
Style Faves
Home Decor
Beauty Routine

About
Media Kit | Guest Posting
Privacy Policy & T&C’s

Copyright © 2020 Living the Sweet Wife · Theme by 17th Avenue