Time of Day

I find myself struggling this time of day. Right as I start getting the kids ready for bed I start to hate myself and there is this horrible voice in my head that says


You are so fat.
You have an ugly muffin top.
Your boobs are droopy.
Just look down at your belly.
Disgusting.


And it plays over and over and my self hate gets stronger and stronger.

I hate this time of day.

Is it time already?

I think it is time to start weaning D. My milk supply is not as it was (due to the start of a diet?). It seems around the same time it started tapering off with K, so maybe that is just the way my body is.

I'm kind of sad and kind of ready. I'll start by going down to 3 times a day and supplementing with the huge supply I have in the freezer.

Part of me looks forward to wearing regular bras and not having easy accessibility dictate my clothing, but I do love the closeness nursing brings.

Stella & Dot in Houston

My jewelry is in and I have my official launch show next week. I've got 2 booked for the week after. Yay!

I'm going to be in Houston the end of June through the first week in July. Email me if you are interested in booking a show. Our hostesses earn an average $250 in free jewelry.

Here I am rocking' a gorgeous piece. Www.stelladot.com/triciafrank

This Is So Exciting!

I am so excited about what I am sharing today.  For the last few months I have been feeling like there has to be more to life than entertaining a 17 month old and feeding a 3 month old.  And after years of working, it was weird not bringing home any income.  But I didn't want to work for someone else on someone else's schedule.  I wanted to be able to do something that would allow me to make of it what I put into it.

So I decided last week to become a Stella & Dot Independent Stylist.  I love their jewelry and I love the fact that I have something to focus on besides the kids.

Here is a piece I am in love with right now.

And isn't this look below so stylish?

I plan on being in Houston in late June/early July so book a Trunk Show with me quickly before I fill up.  I've already got 2 on the calendar.  Hostess rewards are awesome.  And you never know, maybe you need a little something extra fun in your life too.  Ask me about it.  I'd love to sponsor you.

If you can't wait to shop until June or want a preview, check out www.stelladot.com/triciafrank

Love to you all (and wish me luck)

Tricia

Check Her Out

A few weeks ago, the photographer who took the newborn photos for both of my kids asked if she could use K as a model for her new website.

Check her out.  She's just ridiculously gorgeous. 

I was watching her play outside with her dad this weekend and couldn't believe my eyes.  I took the pictures below last week.  I love the purple flower in her hair.  And the curls.  I melt every time I see them.

Sunny

He will fuss and fuss, but take this boy outside and here is what you get:

Did you know?

Did you know I am a grandmother?  Yep.  I am the proud grandmother of Purple Kitty.  Purple Kitty has recently become the center of Kathryn's universe.  She goes everywhere with us.  She even wears clothes Dylan is now too big for.

Kathryn can be seen putting Purple Kitty in the car seat and buckling her up.  She can be seen covering Purple Kitty with a blanket and carrying her around.  Today she was seen giving Purple Kitty a bath in Dylan's bath tub right after Dylan finished his bath. 

I wish I had a photo of that.  Kathryn taking Purple Kitty and kind of chucking her in the bath tub that was still full of water and with such a look of determination.  It was precious.  I was lucky enough to see it while I was diapering Dylan. Of course Purple Kitty was then soaking wet so I went and got a fresh towel and we dried Purple Kitty off and changed her into some dry clothes. 

Kathryn was quite proud.

My cutie pie: