Weekend Reading #53

90s summer mom life, doing the bare minimum, links and recent purchases, break-ups, and how we're going back to square one. Again.

Hi! Hope everyone had a nice drama-free week. I…did not 🙃 Scroll way down for that story.

I figured I’d get this out a little early since summer Fridays are basically the weekend. Before we dive in, a few links:

I updated my Shopbop hearts
My striped terry top, matching shorts, and go-to summer tote
Tiny Tags sent me this necklace with the kids’ names on it. I love it.
I just got these $90 sneakers — they’re so cute and comfortable.
The purchase of the month. I’ve used it for coffee, water, and drinks.
Outdoor playtime just got a lot more fun.
Our outdoor furniture was looking rough, so I pre-treated it with this and then used this machine to clean it. And wow! It looks so good.
Our travel stroller is over $100 off

I’ve noticed myself overthinking more than usual which is saying a lot. The slowness of summer has let me think about what it is I really want, and then there’s the inevitable self-reflection that comes with being in my 40s. Is anyone else feeling that way?

My cat Milo passed away, and it was such a strange loss since he lives with my mom, and I hadn’t seen him at all the last decade. So I felt sad, looked through photos, and organized the playroom, art cabinet, and kitchen. Everything feels so much better.

There’s so much I want to do for work. Some things I’m ready to move on and others are big dreams that I’m not sure how to execute. But right now, I’m getting a few hours of work in mornings or during nap time, enjoying summer, and then I’m back to work from 8PM-1AM. I’ve always been a night owl so it’s nothing new. The girls go back to school in a month, and I can hopefully use that time to focus a bit more.

We spent Monday at the beach filming a partnership that goes live on IG Sunday. I also worked poolside, and took the morning off for some 1:1 time with Jack. We went to the farmer’s market and car wash before my friend (and photographer) Katie Kett and her kids came over. I had a hair appointment downtown and brought Margot with me since Kate joined last time. We try to alternate things like this so everyone gets some special time. We stopped for ice cream and a chat afterward. It was so much fun!

There was a time in my life when I couldn’t take an hour or two to meet friends for lunch which I realize sounds insane, and it was. I hated it, but they weren’t my rules. Making the decision to truly work for myself changed my life for the better. I’m just really grateful to be able to have these moments that I once couldn’t.

There’s been a lot happening behind the scenes, including some drama and another big change for our family. I’ll do a deeper dive in my monthly BTS column, but want to share a bit more here.