I didn’t plan for my blog to turn in to a mommy blog…but it sort of has. Although I spin this blog as a “lifestyle” blog, my life revolves around that little redheaded blue eyed boy. Sorry, I’m not sorry. And I’m so incredibly grateful for all of my readers who are and who aren’t mamas who have joined me on this journey. You all mean the world to me. One of those mamas, turned blogger friend, who really needs no introduction, is Kristin. Her little girl Kenley is Hudson’s long distance girlfriend….because seriously, how cute would these two be together????
I have been reading Julie’s blog for as long as I can remember and adore it for so many reasons – but the main reason is that Hudson is just 3 months older than my daughter Kenley and as a result Julie has been a great resource for what is coming next for me and my kiddo.
I always thought that being a boy mom would be drastically different than being a girl mom, but if Julie’s blog has taught me anything, it’s that there really isn’t much of a difference at all. Sure boys like trucks and mud while girls like dolls and dress up – but after you strip away the stereotypical blue and pink, being a mom is a being a mom no matter what gender your nugget.
For example….
Whether you are expecting a little girl or a little boy you will retreat into nature {completely overdressed}while cradling your bump and thinking deeply about the future.
Once that baby arrives, your life is flipped upside down. It doesn’t matter if the stork drops a blue blanket or a pink, you will find yourself knee deep in breast milk, spit up and baby poop.
At the end of the day, whether you are a boy mom or a girl mom, being a mom is the most incredible, most challenging and most rewarding job in the world and your fuzzy little bambino or bambina {is that thing? bambina?} will be your pride, joy and greatest accomplishment.
Such a super fun post, LOVE IT!
This just warms me heart! Great post ladies! So fun to watch Hudson grow before our eyes.
Isn't this the truth! Both, that we have no idea how much our life will change after baby AND how much fun it is to be either a boy mom or girl mom. Being a Mom is such a gift! Love this and super cute comparison pics, too!!!
Kristin has turned into my long distance/real life friend too… I LOVE HER!! Vegas or bust 🙂
Two of my favorite moms in one post – WOOHOO! 🙂
To echo what Carolyn said above: Two of my fave bloggers in one post! Yay! Love both of you, and your adorable littles:) I look to both of you mamas for parenting advice, and am so thankful for your blogs (and friendship!)
And Julie: my pre-mama self would be shocked by some of the things I've found myself okay with as a mother too. But, like you, I would not change a thing. My little man has completely stolen my heart and I can't imagine life without him!
I love posts like these! I'm so proud and happy to be a mama, and both of you echoed my thoughts exactly!
Great comparison photos! Love Kristen's blog and her sweet little girl! It's so true how parenting changes our worlds, expectations and everything in between — mostly in ways we can't anticipate. Great post ladies! Love it!
Truth- flying by the seat of my pants and throwing plans out the window every day!
how cute are you? Hilarious pics!
Oooooh YES, I can sooo relate to all of his! Never did I think I would need to buy myself time with mini m&ms… but I do, and I have no shame!
Great post and oh so true. Love the comparison of Hudson and Kenley!
love focusing on these similarities!
Love this! Kristin and Kenley are so cute…and linked to your little H – super sweet!
i'm still in college so no babies for me just yet but i do love reading your blog. it makes me less scared about the day i'll one day have my own, and makes me realize i don't have to totally give my life over to a little one, but that i may want to. 😉