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

Marriage, Question & Answer · June 20, 2018

Reader Question: What do I do When my Husband Wants to Travel Without Me?

I feel like this is a silly question which is why I don’t want to ask my family and friends, so thanks for your blog, it’s great! I’ve been married for four months and my husband is a very independent…

Read More

I don’t know about your husband, but my husband is not always there to be a part of all the fights we have. Like, literally, he has no part in them. Because I’m so angry that I really don’t want to talk to him at the moment and have the fight that I’m having in my mind actually with him. These moments are where I’m able to come up with the best come backs (although he never actually said anything……) come up with the best pointed arguments, and honestly be a bit meaner than I ever would be in person. Safe to say that not a whole lot of good actually comes from these mental fights I have with him. So in an effort to avoid prolonging the anger I have for my husband in my mind, I do a few of these things I listed below:

Marriage, Relationships · May 9, 2017

5 things to do instead of having an argument with your husband in your head

I don’t know about your husband, but my husband is not always there to be a part of all the fights we have. Like, literally, he has no part in them. Because I’m so angry that I really don’t want…

Read More

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.

divorce & separation, Marriage, Relationships · January 25, 2017

How to Handle Disrespect in Marriage

Please keep in mind that this post is not intended for those who seeking help with a physically abusive relationship. If that is the case, then outside help should be sought immediately and someone who is able must intervene on…

Read More

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