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And Then There Were Eight

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  • Two sets of tonsils lighter than we were yesterday. 👍🏼 This morning my 8 year old and I had our tonsils taken out after a year (and lifetime for me, really) of recurring strep. It was causing autoimmune issues like full-body psoriasis, getting everyone else here sick, and I had enough. I was sick and tired of us being sick and tired. 😄 Thank you for the prayers and messages re: my story yesterday. Everything went really well, and we are both resting in my room, sipping cold bone broth, and catching up on LEGO ninjago. I don’t know if I’ll take a break #instagramiloveyou, but I turned off my notifications and oh boy, it feels good. Offering this pain up for you and your sweet children from the last post, or if you have any intentions I can pray for leave em here. 💛 thank you friends! We have the *best* community, my #whbscrew. #whbs1910house #tonsillectomy
  • If I’m gonna have a hot pink chair, I’m gonna WORK that pink chair. Especially if it matches Nora. 😄💕 Last night I brought this down from the girls’ room and into our family room. Truth be told, I’ve been feeling over it, craving a more muted, calm palette. So might as well give this lady one last hurrah, right where eeeeveryone who comes to our door can see it. 😂😂 Give me your honest opinions on my flamboyant chair! Love it or too bright for your tastes? Should she stay or should she go? Or are you also too distracted by the cute baby to care about a hot pink chair? Lol #whbs1910house #rideordie
  • 🎶🎤 all the leaves are brown (all. the. leaves are browwwwwn) and the sky is gray (AND THE SKY IS GRAY!!) 🎶 not actually California Dreamin, but come back to me in a few months and my answer may have changed.😄 It’s fall, it’s Friday, I started a new book, and we have an empty calendar this weekend. Can’t get any better than that. #homeisthebestplace #whbs1910house #fallinchicago
  • After cleaning our boys’ room last Thursday, I showed a little bit of the resulting hallway mess. Then panicked, “oh, I have to share a clean shot soon, or they’re going to think I’m a slob!!!” Then a moment of “ugh our walls are STILL purple, I should have painted them by now.” Creating a home takes time. We may have purple walls, yet look at that progress! (swipe) Similarly, cleaning, decluttering, and keeping your home/room/life simple is a constant process. Be easy on yourself, we’re all going through it. 🙌🏼🌟 Also, here’s that clean shot in case you DO think I’m a slob. 😂😘 #whbs1910house #40bagsin40days #decluttering #1910house
  • The clean version is great, yet this is how I want to remember our home. A baby who fell asleep mid-play, a cozy kid nest on the couch, the sun streaming in, a happy mess of toys. 💕 there’s also one heck of a before and after if you swipe 😱 #whbs1910house
  • The leaves are green outside, but it’s fall inside! 🍂🎃 Yesterday in my stories I asked for after school routine tips (and lamented our lack of routine), and got SO many good ideas!! So many tips that I need to archive them into a blog post. If you missed my story, leave your tips here. What works for your family? . . Lately I’ve been letting everyone do whatever for an hour after we get home. While it’s not totally structured (and sometimes involves @pbskids 🤷🏽‍♀️), I think they need that time to unwind and hang out with their siblings. After that hour, they sit down with homework while I make dinner. This week I added in tealights on the table and calm music (@lauren_daigle, Americana, coffee shop type music) and it’s made a a big difference in our moods. They focus, the younger kids calm down, and it’s a lot harder to lose my temper during that crazy hour if there’s a cozy mood set. Would you like to see a post on this topic? Share your tips and let me know if you’d like to read it! #whbs1910house #fabuLESSfall #whbssailing
  • It’s a lazy, relaxing Sunday after go-go-going all week. 😌this console had become a drop zone. It took 10 minutes of cleaning/shopping the house and now I’m enjoying a much better view. 🙌🏼 Do you do little cleaning bursts like this, or prefer to get it all done at once? #swipecleaningwhbs #whbs1910house

Comments

  1. What a very busy 2017!!!!! Congratulations on the arrival of Nora Jane! She is precious. Loved seeing the whole family picture. WOW! Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!!! Hugs!

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  4. May God continue to bless your family. Spend this special time with Nora, and bond with her. Your family is truly blessed also because they are blessing you with their time and helping. God is good all the time.

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  6. I am the oldest of 7 children. I love my siblings so much. When I left home for the Army, my family was what I missed the most. But especially the little ones.

    Your family grew, but so did your hearts! My very best wishes for the entire family. (And, by the way, did I mention how beautiful Nora Jane is? Truly beautiful!)

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  7. Congratulations love her name and had I been blessed with number 6, I would totally copy you and take the time to smell the roses and soak in the moment!! ?? nadine

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  14. Congratulations! Such a precious Christmas gift! Enjoy every minute of snuggle time you get with her.

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  • Two sets of tonsils lighter than we were yesterday. 👍🏼 This morning my 8 year old and I had our tonsils taken out after a year (and lifetime for me, really) of recurring strep. It was causing autoimmune issues like full-body psoriasis, getting everyone else here sick, and I had enough. I was sick and tired of us being sick and tired. 😄 Thank you for the prayers and messages re: my story yesterday. Everything went really well, and we are both resting in my room, sipping cold bone broth, and catching up on LEGO ninjago. I don’t know if I’ll take a break #instagramiloveyou, but I turned off my notifications and oh boy, it feels good. Offering this pain up for you and your sweet children from the last post, or if you have any intentions I can pray for leave em here. 💛 thank you friends! We have the *best* community, my #whbscrew. #whbs1910house #tonsillectomy

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