But now it’s time to keep things consistent and dive into your weekly Things I’m Loving Friday blog post! Below you will find a small list of things that are making me smile this week and, as always, I’d love to hear a little bit about what you’re loving this week in the comments section of this post. Have a lovely weekend, my friends!
Things I’m Loving Friday
- Sleepy Sadie
Though watching Sadie joyfully bound around outside in her element brings me so much happiness, there is something about sleepy Sadie I just adore. Seeing Sadie tired is such a stark contrast to her usually energetic and needy personality and it just melts my heart. I snapped this photo of her on my phone when we were in Jacksonville last weekend and she passed out after a romp on the beach. Love my sweet girl!
- Sweet Mother’s Day Surprise from BBC
Miss Lindsey outdid herself again! She surprised a bunch of the Burn Boot Camp mamas with the cutest Mother’s Day gifts from our babies. Having tried to get Chase’s footprints myself a time or two, I know it is no simple feat (<- can’t resist a good pun!), so I am so grateful to Lindsey for such a sweet and thoughtful gift! She’s the BEST.
- Fabletics Swimwear
Two weeks ago, Chase and I started swim lessons. (I’ll fill you guys in more about this soon. We are LOVING them!) Before we went to our first lesson, I asked one of my girlfriends who recommended the lessons to me what to wear and she replied, “Just a swim diaper is fine!” No, no, no… I meant what should I wear? Ha! I had no idea what moms typically wear to swim lessons… Speedos? Tankinis? Bikinis?
I busted out an old one-piece from my diving days and while it worked just fine for the first lesson, it felt a little too snug for real long-term wear, so I started to look for another option. And then I got an email from Fabletics with their May styles that featured swimwear! WOOP! I immediately ordered the Crest bikini which fits almost like a long sports bra with a higher neckline and coverage right past my ribcage. Perfect for grabby baby hands! I love the mesh detailing and sporty look!
- $1 Notecards
Target’s Dollar Spot gets me every time. After Chase’s 9-month check up on Wednesday afternoon, we popped into Target to make a return and I immediately got sucked into the Dollar Spot as always. This section of the store simply calls to me and I usually find something I didn’t know I needed – like a new candle, tumbler, gift bag, etc. – and on Wednesday I threw a couple adorable $1 notecards into my cart. I always try to keep blank cards on hand at home and thought these designs were so cute! Can’t beat that for A DOLLAR.
- Kentucky Derby Outfit
For those who asked, here are the details from my Kentucky Derby party outfit! I am sorry I once again forgot to include them in my blog post. I will try to get better about this!!!
Top: O’Neill Trina Open Back Crop Top (via Nordstrom – The back is the best part! It’s backless with a pretty bow at the bottom. Just FYI, I wore a sticky bra with it.)
Skirt: Aritzia Wilfred Narrateur Skirt (via ThredUp – Bought it for $20 and the tags were till on it!)
Shoes: Charles by Charles David (via RueLaLa)
And Ryan’s suit is from Suit Supply and Chase’s bow tie outfit is from Nautica.
- Friday Flashbacks
Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Overnight Oats (One of my all-time favorite overnight oats recipes!
45 Minute Boredom Fightin’ Cardio Workout (A seriously sweaty cardio workout, perfect for days when you want to change things up and keep boredom at bay!)
- Around The Web
Interesting Reads: 5 Articles That Made Me A Better Mom / Realistic Smoothie For The Busy Mom (Ha!)
Fitness: 5 Best Podcasts for Running / Bosu Core Workout / Eight Is Enough Workout / 10 10-Minute Workouts
Food: How To Slow Cook A Whole Chicken / Strawberry Coconut Water Lemonade / 35 Coconut Flour Recipes / Easy Lentil Veggie Burgers
Stellar Sale: Lorna Jane on Zulily (Their sports bras are the cutest and their shorts are fantastic – the waistband doesn’t dig into your side and they’re flattering on wider hips! I bought two pairs!)
Question of the Day
- What is one thing you are loving this week?
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I love Fabletics and somehow missed the notice that they now sell swim wear, so awesome. I’m loving the fact that after a few crazy weekends I have nothing planned besides maybe getting a pedicure and catching up on the DVR. =)
Sounds like a perfect weekend to me! 🙂
I’m excited for the weekend, as well! I have one more week of school left before summer! Excited to hear about swim lessons – that is what my parents are getting William for his birthday – I just have to commit to a place!
We started swim lessons as well! It’s so fun to watch kids play in the water, they’re so happy. Mitch loves to splash and “jump” in the water.
Swim lessons sounds so fun! Cant wait to hear how Chase likes the water! This week I’m loving Udi’s gluten free cinnamon raisin bagels!
How cute are Chase’s footprints? Definitely frame worthy 🙂 Your derby family outfits are top notch!
love that top!
i’m loving that my best friends have come from the east coast to europe to visit me and celebrate a decade of friendship! we’re taking the train thru hungary to austria this weekend!
that’s amazing!!!! I want in!
Sleeping pups are also my fav. Just too cute. Aaaaand now I’m off to check out Fabletics swimwear!
I was in love with your Kentucky Derby outfit, so thank you for sharing that! 🙂 One thing I’ve been loving this week is starting the Netflix show “Jessica Jones”. OMG SO GOOD,
Sounds like a super fun weekend! I’m pumped to hear about swim lessons. Gosh, I’m sure he’s adorable in his little swimmies, whether or not he loves them. 🙂
I recently got a new, more athletic bikini and I love it! I’ve always been a little uncomfortable in pieces that I feel like are going to shift out of place. While I’m prepping for my wedding (NO TAN LINES!), I can’t wait to wear this everywhere starting early July.
Have so much fun this weekend!
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When I did swim lessons last year with Ellie I just wore my old bikinis lol. I guess her hands weren’t super grabby?
Totally just bought a super cute lorna jane sports bra on zulily, thanks for the recommendation!
Which Lorna Jane shorts did you get? I would love to try them since I’ve never had that brand before.
Swim lessons sound so fun, need to get on that for my little guy. Oh and how do the fab baithingsuits run…big or small?
Have a great Mother’s Day celebration!!
For me, the Fabletics swimsuit I bought seemed right on for my normal size! (If you’re between sizes, I’d prob go down, but my normal sizes worked just fine.) The Lorna Jane shorts I bought are the cupid red run shorts and the slouchy gray gym shorts!
I love your Kentucky Derby outfit.. and Chase’s too! The question is: how do you nurse in a top like that. When I am nursing I always have the hardest time picking out an outfit that I love and is also convenient for nursing.
Hi Julie! I haven’t ordered a suit from Fabletics yet, so thanks for the push to do so. I have a very similar swimsuit from Express actually that I will be debuting this summer by the pool (or perhaps on a vacay, I hope)! Yes, I love to see my dog sleeping too. So sweet. Hope your weekend is fabulous, lady! 🙂
It has been one of those weeks that I am just glad it is over, and the weekend is almost here. The swimsuit is great. Looks like it not only looks amazing but is really functional as well.
That is such a cute swim suit. I am also looking for one to wear to swim lessons. How do you feel it is on sizing??
I feel like it fits true to size! If you’re a little between sizes, I’d size down but my normal sizes worked well!
Nice reminder about the grabby baby hands. Despite mine always pulling my shirt down, the thought never crossed my mind for swimwear issues!
Thanks so much for the ThredUp link – I just bought a cute dress for $14 :-)! The pic of Sadie is so precious! I have a Weimaraner and they have the same type of energy, but adorable sleeping too :-).
Ohh I’m so excited to check out that Zulily sale!
Okay the Target dollar section gets me too! I bought really cute stationary there awhile ago and I love it. Last weekend I bought a coloring book and I’ve been loving coloring a little bit at night. It’s super relaxing I think!
That swimsuit is adorable! What a great compromise between a bikini and a probably too functional workout swimsuit!
I had no idea that Fabletics had swimwear! That makes me so excited!
You’re killing me with the mommy articles!! ALL.THE.FEELS!
Love Fabletics! This week I’m loving fresh cold-pressed juice from a local shop here in Philly. Trying to fight off a cold 🙁
I haven’t even thought about starting swim lessons yet! You think I’d be ok if I waited until next summer?? I can’t wait to hear how Chase is doing!!!
Totally! We started early just because we know we’ll be around water a LOT this summer!
I’m right there with you on busy weeks. Though they wipe me out, I’m continually amazed at how they swipe past me without realizing. Hope you have an awesome weekend. Also, I’m loving your snapchats!
Would the Lorna Jane sports bras work for busty women? Love that swimsuit you bought! Do they fit true to size?? That’s always an issue for me with being heavy chested 🙁
I don’t have a large chest, but I do think their sports bras are a little lower cut than others, so they might not be the BEST for larger chests… though I do think they have some higher ones for running that would work!! And the swimsuit does fit true to size!
Hahaha Target gets me every time – even (especially?) the dollar spot! Not to mention, I’m a total stationary hoarder. Have a fabulous weekend, Julie!
Just out of curiosity, what DO the other moms wear for swim lessons?
EVERYTHING! I see everything from Speedos (athletic one-pieces) to skimpier bikinis. I think most moms just go with what they have/feel comfortable in!
I adore that suit and want to get it for my BF! Could you ask Ryan to share the pattern? It isn’t totally clear from their website photos which it is. 🙂
I started my daughter in swim lessons when she was five months old (she’s fifteen months old now) and it’s amazing how much and how quickly they learn! She can swim almost two feet in distance underwater now! We love swim class and I also love that she’s learning life safety skills while having fun with her mama and other kids!
I was a swim instructor and I taught babies as young as 3 months! It is amazing that when you start them young the skills they can learn. How to float on their back, how to swim to the side and then use their hands to take them to the stairs, and even how to climb out on their own! All before they turn 2! I am a big proponent of starting swim lessons early!
I’m excited because my in-laws are here for the week and my husband graduates law school on Monday! So proud of him!
You guys looked SUPER adrobz in your derby outfit. SWOON. I wish I could rock the high neck swimsuit…tried it and my girls don’t look very good 😛 Happy weekend!
I need to check out Fabletics swimwear, that swimsuit is so cute!!
Fabletics has gorgeous clothing! I’ve been wanting to get a job at my local Fabletics store so I can really get more insight of the company and manufacture fitness!