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Took some time this weekend to reconnect with a date night!! Dinner, drinks, & a night with the absolutely brilliant cast of Schitt’s Creek. If you’re not watching this show, you should be. Not only does it make my belly hurt from laughter, but it depicts the world as it should be: full of love in all its forms. That is the world I want my son to see. For someone who cannot look at the news lately without sparking a panic attack, this show is a wonderful reminder of the good in people & that choosing love isn’t futile or silly. So much so that I honestly consider watching it part of my self-care. Who says TV can’t help heal hearts? •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• @instadanlevy @schittscreek @emilyhampshire @annefrances @olreid •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #belovedboston #bostonmamas #mamas #toddlermama #toddlers #boymama #instamama #igmama #motherhood #bloggermama #adventuresofleojack #littlelionpaws #lifewithleo #leomio #dearleo #motherhood #workingmama #sahm #workfromhomemama #bostonbusinesswomen #chooselove #schittscreek #schittscreekupcloseandpersonal #orpheumtheaterboston #schittstour #ifyourenotwatchingyoushouldbe #datenight
Happy Valentine’s Day from this little guy & his first love! This doll has made this little boy so happy. He’s been running around the house hugging her, saying “Leo happy Poppy love”. My heart! Anyway, here’s the thing, I think gender rules are crap. So when my little bambino fell in love with this neon pink, glittery character I was only too happy to buy him one of his own. He gets to choose what he likes. If he wants glitter & pink & to comb her hair then his mama will make sure that’s what he gets to do. It doesn’t matter if your valentine is a literal troll, as long as you’re happy ❤️ To you & *whoever* makes you this happy: I hope you feel so full of love today you could burst! •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #belovedboston #bostonmamas #mamas #toddlermama #toddlers #boymama #instamama #igmama #motherhood #bloggermama #adventuresofleojack #littlelionpaws #lifewithleo #leomio #dearleo #motherhood #workingmama #sahm #workfromhomemama #bostonbusinesswomen #genderrulesaredumb #boyslikepink #happyvalentinesday #firstlove #poppy #trolls #boyslikedollstoo
Laughed out loud when we read Leo this book last night. A+ parenting. Imagine living in a time where it was preferable for your friends to think your children had a highly contagious, potentially deadly disease than let anyone know that children sometimes got ::gasp:: dirty! Oh, 1902, you must have been a wild time to be a mama. I suppose our world now has its issues for parents to confront, but at least we know now that children are not little adults. Sometimes there’s no time for a bath, sometimes there are bodily fluids, sometimes you put them in two different shoes. It’s alllllll ok, mamas. Love, warmth, & responsiveness is where it’s at - so put your effort there. And be thankful that now (at least in the circles I roll in) the pressure to throw fancy tea parties complete with children in dresswear is like, negligible. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #belovedboston #bostonmamas #mamas #toddlermama #toddlers #boymama #instamama #igmama #motherhood #bloggermama #adventuresofleojack #littlelionpaws #lifewithleo #leomio #dearleo #motherhood #workingmama #sahm #workfromhomemama #bostonbusinesswomen #beatrixpotter #tomkitten #letthembelittle #spankingisneverok #knowbetterdobetter #iamaffronted
Happy Monday, mamas! This morning I decided to have a nice grapefruit. Fresh, bright, refreshing, healthy - yum. Then, suddenly, grapefruit is my toddler’s favorite food! So I was left with less than half. Womp womp. It’s completely demolished & he’s STILL trying to steal it. Currently working on plan B for breakfast. Mamas sacrifice a *lot* for their babes. And we do it happily to see those smiling faces & to soak up those glorious hugs & wet, sloppy kisses. Here’s to you, mamas, for sacrificing your grapefruits day in & day out. I see you. You know what, just let yourself have a doughnut. Or a dozen. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #belovedboston #bostonmamas #mamas #toddlermama #toddlers #boymama #instamama #igmama #motherhood #bloggermama #adventuresofleojack #littlelionpaws #lifewithleo #leomio #dearleo #motherhood #workingmama #sahm #workfromhomemama #bostonbusinesswomen #sacrifices #wheresmybreakfast #momlife #microwavingmycoffeeforthetenthtime #stickyfingers #lifewithatoddler
My New Year’s resolution was to be more intentional with my time & more deliberate with my choices. This means a lot of different things for me, but is mostly about being present & self care. When it can time to replace my skin care routine, I looked into the ingredients of the products I was using. As someone with constant anxiety about the state of the environment & hidden questionable ingredients I was h o r r i f i e d. As humans, & especially as parents, we spend so much time thinking about what we put in our body but, often, so little time on what goes on it. As mothers, we often do this for our children but not for ourselves (🙋🏽‍♀️guilty!). As women, it’s important that we acknowledge that we don’t have to look any particular way at the expense of our health (hello corsets & lead paint lipstick & fad diets). It’s important for us & it’s an invaluable message to send to the next generations. My point is, you’re worth the investment, mama. (Added bonus: after ONE use my skin was like “Thank goodness, woman! What have you been doing?!”) •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• @indie_lee @follain @innersenseorganicbeauty •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #belovedboston #bostonmamas #mamas #toddlermama #toddlers #boymama #instamama #igmama #motherhood #bloggermama #adventuresofleojack #littlelionpaws #lifewithleo #leomio #dearleo #motherhood #workingmama #sahm #workfromhomemama #bostonbusinesswomen #cleanbeauty #nontoxic #cleanskincare #crueltyfree #follain #selfcare #indielee #informedconsumer #thisismotherhood #notsponsoredjustinlove
Oh hey, mama! Feeling overwhelmed? Parenting involves a LOT of unanswered questions. Maybe you find yourself wanting answers but you don’t have the time or energy to venture down the rabbit hole. Or maybe Google completely baffles you (because it’s completely baffling). Or maybe you can’t find good, solid information amongst all the message boards. Let me help! We can work together to process your thoughts, challenge your assumptions, & find the evidence-based answers you’re looking for so that you feel empowered to make the best parenting decisions for your family. Don’t let those questions create doubt! Let’s use those questions to fuel your confidence ❤️ Use the email button to request more info! •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #belovedboston #bostonmamas #mamas #toddlermama #toddlers #boymama #instamama #igmama #motherhood #bloggermama #adventuresofleojack #littlelionpaws #lifewithleo #leomio #dearleo #motherhood #workingmama #sahm #workfromhomemama #bostonbusinesswomen #youvegotthis #letmehelp #parentingsupport #informedchoice #questionsandanswers #thisismotherhood #developmentalpsychology #honestmotherhood #unitedinmotherhood #ohheymama
A little Tuesday multitasking. Yesterday was a bust on the productivity front. Someone wouldn’t nap ::aHEM::, & I spent the majority of the afternoon letting it eat me up. I know, I know - against my own advice! But today is an entirely different story. Some days it’s a struggle & some days you’re just feeling it, am I right?! My point is, on the days where you feel like you didn’t get your to-do list done, don’t beat yourself up. Not every day can or should be gangbusters. Letting go & allowing space for life will boost your mental health like you wouldn’t believe. So take a breath, listen to your body, listen to your mind, & listen to your babes. You’ve got this! •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #belovedboston #bostonmamas #mamas #toddlermama #toddlers #boymama #instamama #igmama #motherhood #bloggermama #adventuresofleojack #littlelionpaws #lifewithleo #leomio #dearleo #motherhood #workingmama #sahm #workfromhomemama #bostonbusinesswomen #staytuned #getitdone #hustle #bossmama #letitgo #selfcare #lifehappens
Yesterday I turned around no less than 3 times to find the dog like this. Each time, as soon as I noticed, I’d hear the teeniest impish giggle come from across the room. How lucky is this boy to have the most patient goodest boy as his best buddy? I had expectations about a lot of things before becoming a mom, but I did not anticipate the deep new appreciation I’d have for my fur baby as he loves & keeps occupied this new little human in our home. This dog is truly the bestest pup I could have asked for. Swipe for pic of Ollie supporting me in labor. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #belovedboston #bostonmamas #mamas #toddlermama #toddlers #boymama #instamama #igmama #motherhood #bloggermama #adventuresofleojack #littlelionpaws #lifewithleo #leomio #dearleo #motherhood #workingmama #sahm #workfromhomemama #doggiedoula #aboyandhisdog #toddlermischief #bestbuddies #doggiedj #furbaby #goodestboy
Imagine you’re an anxious first time mom-to-be waiting in your OB’s office. As you sit on the exam table, you look over to see what they have for reading material & THIS headline is what’s displayed. Serena Williams’ story is so, so important in terms of understanding pregnancy & birth care, particularly for women of color. It needs attention & it needs exposure if we want things to change. I’m just saying that having it exposed HERE, in an OB/GYN exam room, *may* be in poor judgment. Because had I been a first time soon-to-be mom waiting for a prenatal appointment, instead of an already mama waiting for a pap smear, this would have spiked my anxiety through the roof. Our healthcare system needs to do better when it comes to pregnant women (also, everything). Apparently, that trickles right down to the reading material. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• @serenawilliams •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #belovedboston #bostonmamas #mamas #toddlermama #toddlers #boymama #instamama #igmama #motherhood #bloggermama #adventuresofleojack #littlelionpaws #lifewithleo #leomio #dearleo #motherhood #workingmama #sahm #workfromhomemama #dobetter #obgyn #peoplemagazine #pregnancycare #pregnancyanxiety #examroom #papsmearsaretheworst #womenshealth