As the days of motherhood go by, I’m finding out just how glamorous life with a baby can be. Partially undressing oneself in the backseat at any given moment (and not for hanky-panky, either), sitting on an inflatable donut (at weddings and in restaurants!), stealthily avoiding spit-up, arriving fashionably late for everything… this is my life now. I’m working around a screaming, pooping, or hungry baby, and sometimes I really love it, but often it’s terribly draining. The days have been long and rough. It’s difficult to find time for much of anything, and I often feel confined on the couch with a baby on my breast.

But really, life is good. I’m learning to love loungewear. And button-downs for public life. And I’ve even found a nursing bra that works with my new figure! (My bra size is out. of. control. Ayayaya.) Baby Lucy may be recognizing my face now, and sometimes she stops fussing when she looks into my eyes. It’s all so magical, until her face turns bright red and she belts out another blood-curdling scream. Oh, baby. What a different direction you’ve taken my life!

O U T F I T   D E T A I L S :

blouse: thrifted | jumper: thrifted | tights: ASOS | shoes: thrifted
photos by Phil

I’m back! And I’ve obviously got babies on my mind. In honor of our new arrival, I thought I would share an Etsy Favorite’s list from the little member of our family. Okay, okay… so Lucy didn’t exactly tell me that she couldn’t live without any of the above toys and trinkets. But as her doting mother, I couldn’t help but splurge on at least a couple of these Etsy finds, which are now decorating her nursery until both they and Lucy are ready for playtime. Interested in any of these for the kiddo in your life? Check out the links below!

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1. crochet cat from rosieok $31.48
2. crochet bunny from rosieok $31.48
3. balloon with bunny mobile from Viola Studio $89
4. knit bunny from Bi Bi og Blaka $36
5. vintage brass rocking horse figurine from The Back Shak 15.75
6. tooth fairy doll from Just Dandy $45

Well I’ve had quiet the productive weekend! Managed to produce one beautiful child into this world, and life will never be the same. Please welcome Lucy Jo Johnson, who joined our family at 4:42 AM on Thursday the 20th of September. Lucy weighed in at 7lb 4 oz, and measured 19 inches long. We just love her to death and are trying to rest up while I heal and get used to a new way of life around here. Hooray! She’s on the outside now!

minutes after birth, our new family of three!