the post where i tell you my secrets

So, here's a little secret I'm gonna tell you:

I kinda wish I had the gumption to be a fashion blogger.

You cuties out there who strut your stuff and wear the adorable little outfits,

I think you're neat. 

Like, have you checked out Ilene? 'Cause she is pretty much adorable.

And I think that five years ago, I could've done it.

I shopped a lot more, and my clothes were a lot cleaner.

That leads into my second secret.

I've started escaping  leaving the house alone every week for a few hours.

I have a good friend who has a very sweet teenage daughter who is homeschooled,

so I told Nick I was going to budget in some weekly babysitting.

I felt guilty about it at first, but sometimes you need a little alone time, you know?

It's been amazing.

So a few weeks ago I thought I looked pretty cute. 

I took time to decide what I was wearing that day since I knew I'd be in public.

But then as I was sitting in a cushy chair at a bookstore, sipping my double tall no whip mocha and perusing some travel books,

 I noticed that I had peanut butter smeared on my clothes.

In three different places.

So what I am saying is, fashion blogging plus being the mama to three rascals probably just isn't going to happen.

But a girl can dream, right?

dress: max studio  boots: preview  cropped coat: frenchi socks: target  

brooch: vintage clip on earring I found in the vent of my 85 year old house 

(for real)

hair inspiration: right here and here on pinterest

Linking up with Lindsey for wiww and with mama kat (who I saw at disneyland!) who asked us to share a pin we've actually put into practice.

Come join the fun!