leggings (size down) similar - Lululemon | top - Nordstrom | jacket (similar, similar) - Old Navy | Tory Burch sandals (size up) - Nordstrom | stroller - Austlen | CarryAll Tote - Logan & Lenora (use code AUBREYLL15 for a discount) | sunglasses - Wildfox | photography - Kourtney Marie
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It's been a slow progression to learning more about myself as I've developed into a mom and evolved over those years. I'm finding doing things outside our home keeps things fresh and everyone in a better mood. I also know I'm introverted and don't like making the initiative to get out of our house or would happily bail on plans if the other party is feeling ehhh about them, too.
Not great traits to carry through life.
We live in a neighborhood filled with mamas and kiddos that are right around the same age as my kids. I've also had such an amazing opportunity meeting other like-minded, awesome women and moms through social media, all in our area! I was connected with West Valley Moms and now with Barre3 North Peoria and there's a whole niche of people who run the same circle. It's kind of amazing.
My goal this season of life is to step out of my comfort zone, meet those mamas for lunches, play dates, workouts and dance class. Be intentional with the time I have with the kids when our nanny isn't with them and make memories they'll cherish. I have vivid memories when my mom would babysit and we had the same routine of park trips with all the kids, summers running through the sprinklers, gym at the YMCA and t-ball practice on the weekends with all our neighborhood friends.
I want to be that mom who creates those awesome standards for my kids.
