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to the disappointed mom preparing for a c-section

Apr 3, 2017

motherhood, essays, pregnancy and nursing

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motherhood, essays, pregnancy and nursing

Apr 3, 2017

motherhood, essays, pregnancy and nursing

emily krause

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Hola! I'm Emily Krause, wife to Justin, mama to Pippa, Teddy, and Lewis. I love health + fitness, writing about motherhood, travel, and the Spanish language. So happy you're here!

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We like our jellyfish best in aquariums, not so much in the ocean. Teddy and I walked away from our beach day with jellyfish stings- ouch! I’m so proud of him, though. By the end of the day he was laughing about it and was brave enough to say he would go swimming in the ocean again. I always tell the kids that bravery is when you’re afraid of something, but you do it anyway.

Oh these sweet, sweet little weirdos of mine. They sure do exhaust me, but I wouldn’t trade a day with them for the world. There are moments I want to pull my hair out because I just can’t get anything *done* when they’re around, you know? But really, they’re the reason I’ve chosen to work from home in the first place, so sometimes you just gotta leave the dishes in the sink for a few more minutes, or put the laptop away, or let the laundry get wrinkled because you’ve got better things to do than fold it. But also if someone would like them for about 48 hours so I could clean my house and catch up on my work that would be great 😉

Who else is a Harry Potter nerd 🤓? Identify yourself, please, so we can geek out together about the fact that I checked one off the bucket list by visiting the Wizarding World of Harry Potter yesterday!!! Yes, it was a dream come true. Yes, the butterbeer was amazing. Yes, I still want to attend Hogwarts, and can only assume I would be in Gryffindor. Ok, now I gotta go finish reading the entire series and watching all the movies.

They won’t admit it, but they’re best friends. (At least that’s what I keep telling myself.)

Traveling with kids can be exhausting. Everyone is out of their routines, and extra walking and different foods can make staying away from home really tough. But every once and awhile you come across a hotel that just feels like home. Every single one of us slept better than we do at home at the Hilton St.Petersburg Carillon Park. It was quiet, serene, and every staff member we came across treated us like family. After our long days of exploring, we couldn't wait to get back to the hotel to swim and lounge. Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park: you couldn't be more beautiful, more accommodating, or more relaxing. We loved our stay! Friends who travel with kids: make this your next destination for a beach getaway with kids. I'll be sharing more in a blog post soon! In the meantime, enjoy a few pictures from our stay.

Family Travel Rule # 76: no excuses, play like a champion. Goodness gracious, sometimes travel with kids is a pain in the neck. There are meltdowns, whining, and everyone is out of their element. But I have to say, it’s 100% worth it to teach kids how to deal with boredom/hunger/being hot, and that the world does not revolve around them. And so much of it comes down to the parents’ attitudes. We set the tone for the day. If we’re chill, happy, and excited for the adventure, the kids will follow suit. No excuses, parents. Play like a champion.

@zootampa was amazing! Have you been? Lots of fun rides for little ones and there’s even a wine and beer garden for moms and dads. A little something for everyone. So far I can’t get enough of Tampa Bay! #unlocktampabay #zootampa

Stay-at-home-moms: what do you wear on a daily basis? Do you live in athletic clothes, or do you like to put outfits together to help you feel sane? (Or, you know, a mix of both?) I’m working on curating a capsule wardrobe for being home with my kids, and I’m starting with this comfy and cute cold shoulder top from @shoppinkblush. Check out more on the blog! (You know the drill...link in bio!)

Oh @hiltonhotels...we already love our stay and we’ve only been here for 45 minutes! Thanks for making us feel so at home! Now to explore Tampa Bay! #hiltonstpetersburg

Does anyone else’s kid have a very strange favorite “toy”? For Lewis it’s this old remote with the batteries taken out. He takes it everywhere...even on vacation.

Alright ladies- let’s talk capsule wardrobes! Who’s done one? What are your best tips? Must-have pieces to include? Now that I’m done nursing and my size has stopped fluctuating for the time being, I’m ready to commit to a small set of clothes. Spam me with your best capsule wardrobe wisdom!

Salty air and mermaid hair 🧜‍♀️

Shell yeah, we love the beach.

“I like your dress.” Me: “Thanks. It has pockets.” @shoppinkblush does it again! Cutest, comfiest dress, and one of the foundation pieces of my capsule wardrobe. (Still working on that...will share more soon!)

We got haircuts!

Good morning world! After 3 years of living in Florida we finally made it to the beach for a sunrise 🌅. What do you love about where you live?