I’ve been around, relaxing with my family, trying to plan for our trip, playing hundreds of games of Uno with Noah, nursing Eli, nursing a clogged duct and not really sleeping at night.
I’m so tired. I go to bed early, but then Eli wakes up at least three times a night. Last Thursday, we had seven interruptions during the night from the three kids and countless interruptions from Brian’s work. I woke up early for a newborn session in Chicago, was gone all day, attended a school function at night and collapsed on the couch after nine. I was running on negative energy. It was then that I realized I was dealing with a clogged duct. I knew I didn’t want mastitis, of course, so I did what I could to fight it. And I did.
I’ve been spending a lot of time dreaming about creative things, surrounding myself virtually with things I love without actually executing anything in real life. And of course, it goes without saying that I surrounded myself with family and that is such love but I love pretty things. I love clean things. I love to be inspired.
I dream about beds and white sheets and sleeping without interruption until the sunlight hits my face.
After waking up, I’m pretty sure I walk into the kitchen, where there are fresh flowers, cut from my garden, of course.
And my kitchen, with it’s ample natural light, not a crumb on the floor or a stain on the counter, the kitchen just waits for me to make coffee in it. Naturally, I’ll poor a cup for Brian. (the kids are still sleeping, obviously.)
Birds are chirping outside. Such a beautiful view, a beautiful sound.
We walk into the living room, coffee in hand. We sit in silence knowing that soon, our three babies will be joining us, begging us for Daddy’s famous pancakes. (I may have whispered in their ears the night before “be sure to ask for Daddy’s pancakes.” Because I love them just as much.)
I see birds outside and grab my camera, the flowers are blooming, I crack the window and can smell the sweet aroma. There is no ugly winter here. Nope. Not in my dreams.
That magnolia tree never fails to amaze me.
I hop into the shower after delicious pancakes and sweet hugs and play time with the family.
Spring puts me in the mood for my favorite bracelet. I go to my room and open my organized drawer, there it is. Not entangled with anything else, just waiting, peacefully, for me to place it on my wrist.
I walk into my office to download photos and to email a few clients. I promised to not work more than an hour today. (see where my assistant sits? She’s the best assistant ever.)
That promise to not work for long will be easy to keep since we plan to spend the whole day by the pool.
So, you see, it’s not that I haven’t been around, I’ve just been busy dreaming.
And not sleeping.
(all images found on Pinterest, of course.)
your house looks a lot like mine too! Life is wonderful
love all the images so pretty and does make you wonder if anyone does have that fantastic of a day!
E still wakes up here too! One of these days are little ones are going to sleep…one day! I keep trying to tell myself she thinks i am so amazing she wants to see me all the time. Wonder if it will be the same when she is 15
That kitchen and the bed are DREAMY!!! Nothing wrong with daydreaming. It’s what I do when the kids whine.
You have awesome daydreams. I WANT that kitchen.
ha, love it all!! what a post…
Just wondering where I sign up for that house and does it come with expedited shipping? I don’t want to wait 6-8 weeks for that.
totally know what you mean about the night time interruptions. We had that last week too, and it was SO annoying. God gave me grace and energy for the daytimes!
Can I totally be your assistant? And this job is for a live-in assistant, right? Cause that house and pool NEED me as an assistant. Honest!
With everything going on, how did you ever find the time to come to my house and take pictures? HA! I totally get being worn out. My mom and sister (who is in her 20s and has no kids) were complaining last night about how tired they are. They know nothing about being tired! Maisie had me up from 2:30 to 5 this morning just because. Although I love snuggling with her, I much prefer to do it during the day!
I hope this doesn’t mess up your dream, but I can’t see your assistant as anyone but Karen Walker from Will & Grace. And this post is ultra-concentrated awesome.
What a creative way to store jewelry (7th picture)! I bet that’s an easy DIY project, shop for the tea cups at garage sales. . .then just line a drawer with felt. Neat!
Well that is a lovely dream. I would love to have a kitchen counter that I could SEE!
Your daydreams just became my daydreams.
oh those are some nice dreams… and that office!
Can I come live with you in your day dreams? Maybe our kids would sleep if they were together…
I share your dreams. And a 14 month old who still nurses 3 times each night. I am tired and I too imagine all that lovelyness.
And an assistant…well I am going to assume that she does laundry and call it the BEST.DREAM.EVER.
I am such a mom… all I could think when I saw that last picture of the gorgeous pool was “Geeez, can you imagine how hard it is to keep that water clear of leaves???”
I like to fantasize about dreamy homes with no clutter and everything organized, too. Reality is completely overrated.
Awwww, such sweet dreams! I love the light I see in all your daydream pictures.
Lovely. Thanks for taking me with you.
~wow,I wish my dreams were made of this!
~mine involve lego,crumbs,great big monsters made out of crumbs
~said monster throw piles of crap at me!!
~yup,really!!
what a wonderful and lovely dream! thanks for sharing. i just keep thinking about the mess of jewelry and broken teacups i would have in my drawer at home.
What a Wonderful World that would be!! =) A girl can dream… and dream big right?! can I come live in your dream?! I have been through years of sleepless nights… for years my son woke every 2-3 hours… it is amazing what a mom can do on little sleep! my brain is still recovering!!
So, I went to this Pineterest site and don’t see a way to sign up. Is this really a “by invitation only” site? For some reason, that makes me giggle. At any rate, I’d love to pile up in that bed and take a snooze. In fact, I could use it right now.