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I've been stalling sharing Drake's room through an actual reveal because we have this pinball machine passed down from Andrew's grandpa and it's huge and still needs to be put into Drake's room. Me, being super type A doesn't want to shoot and share the space until that little (big!) task is done... until then, why not share a little inspiration to how the space looks though. Yes?

I know, I know. Gift guides are literally everywhere right now and that can either be a great thing for people who don't have a clue where to start with their holiday shopping or it can be utterly annoying and excessive. I tend to lean towards the latter but I can't help myself and share a few items (this post ONLY) that I would love to get in my stocking and make your gift giving a tad easier.

One thing moms told me before I had Emery is the immediate sense of feeling like yourself again after pushing that baby out and I seriously forgot how good that feels being on the other side. Don't get me wrong, being pregnant and growing a sweet babe is such a blessing and honor. I don't take that lightly especially knowing how many people struggle with that on a regular basis but pregnancy isn't easy on me. It's hard and complicated and leaves some mamas feeling so unlike themselves that when it gets down to the very end, it's hard not to be excited to have your body back to yourself again.

You know how as moms we run through how we think pictures will go and we fully map out what we envision them to look like when said and done? AND THEN THEY NEVER GO SMOOTHLY. Like ever. Oh my gosh, it's pulling teeth! I think back to when it was just Andrew, Drake and I and it was hard enough to get those boys to smile genuinely but man, those were the easy days.

One thing I take pride in with my kiddos is making sure they're using their manners and giving grace when going about their daily life. I know this really applies for Drake the most but now that Emery is understanding things better, it's been fun getting her involved.

We've been soaking in all the sweet newborn-ness we can over the last week and it's been so nice to really slow down and just enjoy the time together as a family. Andrew went back to work together but Drake came home last night so we're back into our typical routine and it's been pretty painless, honestly.

It's that time- I'm buckling down and getting Emery started with potty training. I've heard so many things about all these different methods and how to do it but I'm simply going to use my gut and listen to her cues.

She's here! I can't believe we've finally met our new baby girl and it was a better delivery and experience than I expected. Having induced the first time, we were in labor about 23 hours and it was a long process so I was comparing and thinking it would be very similar and something I was nervous to do again.

You know how you create spaces for your kids you think they'll love and spend all their time in? Yeah... I did that with the playroom and I'm being proven wrong. They prefer being snuggled in my bed watching movies or cartoons and if toys are involved, they're simply brought from this room right to my bedroom to be played with.

bra- here | robe- here

Let's chat about something a bit more intimate. I never found a nursing bra I loved the first time around because I didn't end up nursing for long. When I was nursing, I was basically topless for about 3 weeks straight and that's all it came down to. Since I'm deathly determined to make nursing work with Hollyn, I've been on the hunt for a really amazing nursing bra that offers support, comfort and functionality- obviously.