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Living Lately No. 50

November 8, 2019 ~ taylorrcannon ~ 1 Comment

Happy Friday! this week has been crazy. I actually had this post planned for last Friday but never got around to posting. Anyway, I can't believe it is already November! I am so excited for the approaching holiday season. Even though Jack is too little to really understand what is going on I am so … Continue reading Living Lately No. 50

Fall Purge: Fixing a Cluttered Space & Cluttered Mind

October 3, 2019October 2, 2019 ~ taylorrcannon ~ Leave a comment

Lately I had been feeling really flustered and claustrophobic. A big part of this was because of how cluttered the space around me was. Cluttered space = cluttered mind. I knew it was time for a major purge of the space around me. This could obviously be an overwhelming task if I chose to do … Continue reading Fall Purge: Fixing a Cluttered Space & Cluttered Mind

No Shop October

October 1, 2019September 30, 2019 ~ taylorrcannon ~ 6 Comments

Happy October everyone! You may remember my "No Shop July" challenge over the summer. I decided to team up with my friends Caitlin & Cierra to do another month of no-shopping. We thought October would be the perfect time before the madness of the holiday season sets in and hopefully will encourage us all to be … Continue reading No Shop October

Living Lately No. 49

September 27, 2019September 27, 2019 ~ taylorrcannon ~ Leave a comment

Happy Friday! Can you believe its already almost October?! This month has really flown by and I know the rest of the year will too!It is finally starting to feel like fall around here and I am so excited. I have some fun projects lined up this season that I can't wait to share. But … Continue reading Living Lately No. 49

Deciding to Be a “Stay at Home Mom”

September 25, 2019September 23, 2019 ~ taylorrcannon ~ 4 Comments

I’ve never questioned whether or not I wanted to be a mom. While I know that it’s not something everyone wants, for me it just seemed like the natural and obvious choice. Ive always loved kids and caring for them. I’m the oldest of six, always babysat on the weekends in high school & nannies … Continue reading Deciding to Be a “Stay at Home Mom”

How I Finally Cleared My Skin

September 17, 2019September 14, 2019 ~ taylorrcannon ~ Leave a comment

Since my early teen years I have struggled with hormonal acne. It has always made me extremely self-conscious and for years I have tried just about everything to help clear my skin and even my skin tone. Recently I made it a goal to switch to cleaner & safer skincare products. I was worried this … Continue reading How I Finally Cleared My Skin

Living Lately No. 48

September 6, 2019September 5, 2019 ~ taylorrcannon ~ Leave a comment

Happy Friday! I can't believe its already September. It has been a really long time since I have sat down to write or shared something other than a pre-scheduled post. I really miss it but also, little man keeps me SO busy. So I'm writing this during nap time 🙂 I hope everyone had a … Continue reading Living Lately No. 48

Favorite Kids Clothing Brands

August 14, 2019July 31, 2019 ~ taylorrcannon ~ Leave a comment

When it comes to shopping for Jack I love finding fun, unique and comfortable pieces. In the past few months I have found a few favorites and thought I would share. Kate QuinnKate Quinn has such unique and fun prints in the SOFTEST fabric! I ordered Jack one of the bamboo onesies and even after … Continue reading Favorite Kids Clothing Brands

How To Bring Your Travels Home With You

August 7, 2019July 31, 2019 ~ taylorrcannon ~ 2 Comments

Growing up my siblings and I LOVED souvenirs. You know, all of the tacky cups, shirts, magnets, etc. I still have a keepsake box of some of my favorite souvenirs from trips I took as a kid. The box is filled with post-cards, pressed pennies, t-shirts and anything with my name on it. It was … Continue reading How To Bring Your Travels Home With You

Why We Decided to Try the Snoo: An Honest Review

July 31, 2019July 31, 2019 ~ taylorrcannon ~ Leave a comment

Before even getting pregnant I had heard about the Snoo and read so many different reviews. Most people said it was amazing and worth the splurge. I had no doubts, but when it came time to consider investing in one I just couldn't do it. Why? I didn't like the idea of a machine being … Continue reading Why We Decided to Try the Snoo: An Honest Review

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This time last year I waddled around as we picked out our tree. Growing in discomfort (& circumference) I couldn’t wait to meet our sweet baby. Taking Jack to pick out a Christmas tree this year was a “pinch me” moment. For so many years I tried to picture what it would be like to share my favorite holiday traditions with littles. It’s better than I ever imagined. Although he doesn’t understand a lot of what’s happening, watching him experience the magic of this season is incredible. So thankful for my sweet little family and to be able to share this time of year with Jack.
So much to be thankful for today, and everyday, but what first comes to mind is being this sweet little boy’s mom. Motherhood has been the biggest challenge and greatest blessing. I’m thankful for everything from the cute smiles & infectious giggles to the sleepless nights & fussy days. Every minute has been an adventure that I couldn’t love more. Watching Andrew become a dad and seeing our families embrace Jack is truly heartwarming. I love this crazy, colorful and loving family of mine ♥️ Happy Thanksgiving
Heading home today to be with our families for Thanksgiving. This is my favorite time of year and I am so excited to share it with Jack ♥️ I can’t wait to include him in family traditions and start new traditions as a family of three.
I knew motherhood would come with many challenges. I tried to prepare for them as best as I could. Andrew & I discussed everything from the roles we would play to the possibility of post-partum depression. One thing I wasn’t prepared to struggle with was losing my sense of self. I knew it happened, but I just didn’t think I would struggle, mostly because being a mom was what I wanted most in this world. I felt like that was my biggest goal and who I was meant to be. I still feel that way, but being “mom” 24/7 has started to wear me down. I think it’s mostly because I stay home with Jack (which I’m so thankful I get to do), but mom is the only role I have right now. I have such a difficult time doing things for myself. I can count on one hand the number of waking hours I have spent away from Jack. I know I would be a better mom if I took a bit more time for self-care but the guilt is still there... So moms, what do you do? How do you balance being a mom & still an individual? Because while “mom” is the greatest and most rewarding role I’ve ever had I know I still need to be my own person.

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