A Weekend in Boise and Mama Solo Time!

This weekend I spent my first weekend alone since Seeley was born! That's almost three years ago! I've spent a day away from her, but I've put her to bed every night of her life. We were ready to have a little space, and Seeley's such an adaptable girl I honestly wasn't nervous about it. Some people may have done this earlier but I knew we waited until the right time for us. So we all gave eachother hugs and kisses and off they went!
I didn't quite know what to do with myself. I just kind of walked around our quite house for an hour. Eventually I settled in and did my favorite thing on earth: reading. I read poetry and fashion magazines. I started a novel. I read in bed late into the night and with a cup of coffee the next morning. It was glorious. I went for a couple nice walks. I stretched out in bed and lingered there all morning. A girl could get used to this. The best part is that I wasn't worried or nervous about Seeley. I knew she'd be fine because she was with her papa and her family. And I was right. The girl had a ball. Wes' family showed her so much love! I think everyone had a fantastic weekend and that we've grown even more as a family.

Happy Holidays from the Dickinson-Joscelyns (Part Two of Two)

Happy New Year! The first couple days of 2014 have been great over here. The weather's been great and we've been able to get out and play! On New Years day Wes had the day off and we were able to go out to eat at Hopworks Brewery while Seeley played in their kid area. I've said it before and I'll say it again; it's a genius idea to have a place for kids to play in a restaurant! We've also been soaking up the cold but sunny weather during the day. Seeley and I have been to four parks in five days (and we're off to another after I finish this post!) Being able to get outside during the day instead of being stuck in an office is one of the huge perks of being a "stay-at-home mom"! Wes and I have also made a resolution to try and stay off our smartphones during the evening. We love spending time together as a family, but the internet has a way of sucking you in! As promised, here is the last of the pictures from our Christmas trip to Missoula! I wish our family could be here to hang out with us, but we'll try to get together again soon!

Happy Holidays from the Dickinson-Joscelyns! (Part One of Two)

Thank the universe! We are home safe and sound from traveling to and from Montana last week. I was soooo ready for this vacation. I needed some time to collect my thoughts, sleep in and get re-energized. I was burned out and I felt like Seeley was starting to suffer (not really suffer but, you know, mom guilt.) That's why time with family is so important. My family and my in-laws always make me feel confident, they encourage me to continue and accomplish my personal goals and they love my daughter endlessly. I'm so lucky to have such great people in my life.