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Forever grateful for every single free toddler event, especially as the days get colder. Getting out of the house is a lifesaver, & not just for me! Leo misses being outside oh so much & gets beyond excited for his little walks to & from the car. I had to chase him around JP to get him back into the car. And Matt Heaton was energetic & fun! Be sure to follow his events 😊🎼🎸 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• @mattheatonmusic @bplboston •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #belovedboston #bostonmamas #mamas #toddlermama #toddlers #boymama #instamama #igmama #motherhood #bloggermama #adventuresofleojack #littlelionpaws #lifewithleo #leomio #dearleo #doublewhorls #motherhood #workingmama #sahm #workfromhomemama #kidsmusic #toddlerbilly #winteractivities #freetoddlerevents #futuremusician #bpl #librariesarelifesavers #mattheatonmusic
I have eaten in my Grandma’s kitchen my whole life. Growing up, I was there once a week, sometimes more. Last week, as we were about to sit for our Thanksgiving meal, this little gem caught my eye & I nearly spit out my drink. It’s hung in her kitchen as long as I can remember, but I had never paid it any mind. Now, I know the intent of the sentiment is probably about mankind rather than about men, I do. But if you know my Grandma, you know she hung this baby with a satisfied smirk. Only my Grandma could throw some serious shade at the opposite sex using kitchen decor forty-something years ago. Ninety-nine & still fighting the patriarchy; it’s no wonder she’s my role model. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #belovedboston #bostonmamas #mamas #toddlermama #toddlers #boymama #instamama #igmama #motherhood #bloggermama #adventuresofleojack #littlelionpaws #lifewithleo #leomio #dearleo #doublewhorls #motherhood #workingmama #sahm #workfromhomemama #generationsoffeminists #kitchenfeminist #smashthepatriarchy #acenturyoffeminism #thingsyoufindinanitaliankitchen #fettucineandfeminism #mygrandmaiscoolerthanyours
Happy Thanksgiving from me & my road trip partner! Well, really, I have 3 road trip partners but this is the only one that gets to sit on my lap. Mostly because if it gets ruined I’ll cry all day & partially because it’s filled with apples & salted caramel so I want it as close to me as possible. May you all have overflowing hearts & full bellies today! And I hope the gratitude & love you feel today lifts you up always. Because we might only stuff ourselves with pie once (twice? 10 times?) a year, but the rest of it is there every single day. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #belovedboston #bostonmamas #mamas #toddlermama #toddlers #boymama #instamama #igmama #motherhood #bloggermama #adventuresofleojack #littlelionpaws #lifewithleo #leomio #dearleo #doublewhorls #motherhood #workingmama #sahm #workfromhomemama #happythanksgiving #piefordays #love #itsstillfreakingcold #family #thankful #roadtripping #gratuitouspiepic
A study in finger paints. When it’s THIRTY DEGREES OUT before you’re ready for that business, you risk a potential disaster just to have an activity. We’ve done mess-free painting before, but today we went all in on sensory play. Leo had a lot of fun until he decided his hands were too dirty. Time elapsed: 10 minutes. At least the hand washing ate up some extra time 🤷🏻‍♀️ •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• @alex_toys •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #belovedboston #bostonmamas #mamas #toddlermama #toddlers #boymama #instamama #igmama #motherhood #bloggermama #adventuresofleojack #littlelionpaws #lifewithleo #leomio #dearleo #doublewhorls #motherhood #workingmama #sahm #workfromhomemama #fingerpaints #mamagambling #messyday #itsfreakingcold #busyboy #alextoys #sensoryplay #desperatetimes #totallyworththecleanup
Its Election Day, people!!! This is not a drill!!! Please, if you haven’t already participated in early voting, go to the polls today. Make your voice heard on the ballot questions & on each candidate (even on those ones at the bottom of the ballot). I know we’re all exhausted & frustrated, but today you can shape in the society in which you live. The work is yours to do. Because your vote matters. So, bring a buddy & head to your polling location! Extra bonus: most schools use today as a way to raise money using bake sales. Vote, then treat yourself to a tasty treat to support your local public school. If that isn’t a win-win, I don’t know what is! •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• @fornaxbreadco •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #belovedboston #bostonmamas #mamas #toddlermama #toddlers #boymama #instamama #igmama #motherhood #bloggermama #adventuresofleojack #littlelionpaws #lifewithleo #leomio #dearleo #doublewhorls #motherhood #workingmama #sahm #workfromhomemama #votingday #MidtermElections2018 #electionday #yourvotematters #getoutandvote #bethechange #vote #beavoter #votetoday #govote
“No photos, please!” Halloween was a little bit of a bust in our house. Apparently sick toddlers don’t love wearing costumes. Who knew. While I wanted so badly for him to look cute & perfect for Halloween, I also knew that he’s allowed to feel sick & upset, no matter what our plans were. In the end we let it go. So he wore the bodysuit & went trick or treating & dad wore the Mickey head. Teamwork makes the dream work! Even with all the bumps of the evening, it was such a joy to watch this little guy greet & charm all the neighbors. Especially since our neighborhood gets super into Halloween. And, since he doesn’t know what candy is, we enjoyed it once he went to bed. Yummmmmm 😋 Overall, I’m calling this one a win. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• @disney @disneybaby @mickeymouse •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #belovedboston #bostonmamas #mamas #toddlermama #toddlers #boymama #instamama #igmama #motherhood #bloggermama #adventuresofleojack #littlelionpaws #lifewithleo #leomio #dearleo #doublewhorls #motherhood #workingmama #sahm #workfromhomemama #disneyfamily #disneylife #disneybaby #nophotosplease #paparazzi #happyhalloween #mickeymouse
We’re home from a family Disney trip & are celebrating with a smorgasbord of illnesses. We’re apparently throwing our hat in the ring for grossest family ever. Spoiler alert: we’d win. Anywayyyy, is there anything better than watching your little bean having the time of his life all day every day?! He was either all smiles or asleep from the minute we arrived until we left. I could have watched him forever. His face as he watched the fireworks at Magic Kingdom was right out of a commercial & I found myself welling up. Such a sap! But if there’s ever a place for nostalgia & happy tears, it’s Disney World, right? P.S. Picture 2 is what happens when you go to Disney with Grammy & Gramps. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• @waltdisneyworld @disney @disneybaby •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #belovedboston #bostonmamas #mamas #toddlermama #toddlers #boymama #instamama #igmama #motherhood #bloggermama #adventuresofleojack #littlelionpaws #lifewithleo #leomio #doublewhorls #motherhood #workingmama #sahm #workfromhomemama #disneyfamily #babysfirstantibiotics #disneyworld #disneylife #epcotfoodandwinefestival #themostmagicalplaceonearth #grandparents #bestdayever #disneybaby #wdw
I blinked &, suddenly, the leaves are crunching beneath our feet, the air is crisp, Leo’s little nose is rosy, & jackets are non-negotiable (even if he wears it all slouchy like a ‘90s cool kid). It’s a good thing I’ve paused to take it in - I’ve been so busy I almost missed fall! My favorite season! Because all girls are required to like fall. Cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, PUMPKIN EVERYTHINGGGGGGGG! Also, more poignantly, I blinked & my teeny little lion cub is taking his big furry brother for walks & rocking some serious flannel goals. Who is this little man?! •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• @ilizas •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #belovedboston #bostonmamas #mamas #toddlermama #toddlers #boymama #instamama #igmama #motherhood #bloggermama #adventuresofleojack #littlelionpaws #lifewithleo #leomio #doublewhorls #motherhood #workingmama #sahm #workfromhomemama #ilizaschlesinger #girlcard #freezinghot #fallgoals #stoptime #aboyandhisdog #boysbestfriend
A world of angry men doesn’t make a world of equality. It doesn’t make a safe world, or a healthy world, or a happy world. Why I’m a proud rebel mama is up on the blog today. Inspired by yesterday’s HUBweek talk with Glennon & Abby. Link in bio. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• @glennondoyle @abbywambach •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #belovedboston #bostonmamas #mamas #toddlermama #toddlers #boymama #instamama #igmama #motherhood #bloggermama #adventuresofleojack #littlelionpaws #lifewithleo #leomio #workingmama #sahm #workfromhomemama #lovewarriors #tinyfeministinthemaking #rebelmama #emotionalintelligence #boyswillbegoodhumans
“There are two kinds of women I trust right now: angry women & women in an active coma. If you’re a woman in this country & you aren’t angry, you’d better be coming out of a Van Winkle sleep.” Thank you, Glennon & Abby, for reminding a room of love warriors to let their anger to inspire them rather than discourage them. This was my mama self-care for the week! Also, as Abby pointed out, the juxtaposition of this beautiful crowd with that painting, particularly in this space, was wild. PS: sorry my little man was running around & making so much noise. I was the one running around the periphery all hunched over. I heard every word & he maybe got like 20%, but ya gotta start ‘em young! 😜 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• @glennondoyle @abbywambach @Hubweek •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #belovedboston #bostonmamas #mamas #toddlermama #toddlers #boymama #instamama #igmama #motherhood #bloggermama #adventuresofleojack #littlelionpaws #lifewithleo #leomio #workingmama #sahm #workfromhomemama #lovewarriors #wethewomen #hubweek2018 #bluecrossma #tinyfeministinthemaking #glennondoyle