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New Series: #MomLifeMusings

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As I’m sure you’ve heard me say a million times in the past, my goal with A Little Too Loud is to grow a community of powerful, complicated mamas that empower each other to be confident in their “too much-ness;” whatever that may be. I want this space to be more than just the Chickie and SHR show, ya know? I want to hear from YOU and be a platform where mom’s from all walks of life can share their experiences so we can grow and learn together. Well.. in pursuit of that goal I came up with a new SERIES  (LTL’s first ever!) called #momlifemusings. Let me explain…

I am just one mom with one baby (two if you count Peter the pup, which you know I do 😂). Motherhood is HUGE and so complex, and scary and exhausting- it’s a LOT! I have no interest in pretending I know everything about being a mom. What’s the value in that? Zero. Instead, for topics I don’t know much about or I haven’t experienced- and even those that I have!- I want your input, your ideas and your stories. Our definitions of motherhood are shaped by what we experience as mothers. Let’s share those moments, and figure out what it means to be a mom.. together. ❤️

That sounds great Steph, but HOW?

I’m envisioning this as (if nap-time allows) a bi-weekly series featuring YOUR thoughts on #momlife and it’s challenges! It doesn’t have to be in any particular format- whatever YOUR #momlifemusings are is what I want to see! Is it a photo? a poem? a drawing? Is it a funny quote from your kiddo? Is it a more traditional blog post on something close to your heart? bullet points? Anything and everything that captures what #momlife is to you, LTL will take!  All you have to do is e-mail me your thoughts and done! I will then reach out and either hash out your idea, straight up post-it or something in between. What do you think? I am happy to talk you through and idea, give you some pointers or whatever else you need in order to share your story. You can do this!!

Let’s get the ball rolling

To get us started, I asked my close friend Carla Mae  to share her #momlifemusings. I didn’t ask for anything in particular- I know she’s an #overtiredmama (like most of us!) so I was very clear that ANYTHING  that reflected what she was feeling/thinking in this moment of her mama journey would be perfect. I got back the bullet points below and they totally work! I’m telling you…the format should NOT be a barrier to you sharing your story.

To give you a little bit of background, Maecy’s mom is one of my mama’s childhood BFFs so we go waaaay back. As you’ll soon learn, Maecy is an kindergarden teacher with a Masters in Early Childhood Intervention. Her baby girl Alicia was born just this past May and mom wrote the text below in mid September- baby was just under 4 months old.  How does has this overqualified mommy been feeling/dealing with baby’s first months at home? Let’s take a peak into Maecy’s #mombrain why don’t we..

Maecy and her sweet girl Alicia

From Maecy:

• It is so true that raising your non-existent hypothetical child makes you the perfect parent. Then the real deal comes along and…. talk about nature’s most effective reality check!

• I knew it would be hard, but I never expected it to be such a challenge to my character. This is the most extreme test of my patience I’ve ever experienced, and I’m a Kindergarten teacher! I read every book and article, I have a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Intervention, I was ready… NOPE! No one can ever be truly ready.

• Having a mommy BFF with a baby the same age as mine has been a LIFE SAVER. We text each other 24/7 for moral support, to blow off steam, to share anecdotes, experiences, tribulations, tears… it has helped me survive these first couple of months.

• I’ve always wanted 2 kids, but during those sleepless nights, when the baby cries inconsolably, all I can think of is: how the hell do people do this more than once? (My grandma had 6 kids… WTF).

• Nothing frustrates me more than the thousands of methods there are for every single thing. Sleeping and sleep training, swaddling, pacifier use, potty training, feeding, colic, gas and any other baby subject you can think of. It is enough to drive any mom insane. How is one supposed to know who to listen to or what method to follow? In the end, it is what works for you and your baby. What helps you stay sane and survive to most trying experience life can offer, motherhood.

There you have it! A peak into another mama’s head.. What do you think? Do you like this little idea of mine? Let me know in the comments below! I can’t wait to hear you #momlifemusings..

Until next time,

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  1. Melissa says

    November 2, 2017 at 10:27 pm

    I love this idea. I’m a mom of 3 under 5 and Somedays I’m thinking wth did I get myself into.

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    • SHR says

      November 5, 2017 at 5:05 pm

      That’s a DAILY thought for me too. We’d be happy to have you melissa!!!!

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It’s Chickie first (real) day of K-1 and my hear It’s Chickie first (real) day of K-1 and my heart can’t take it!!! 😭❤️🙏🏽 

After 6 months of online learning, Chick will be going to school in person 2 days per week starting TODAY and it’s truly got me feeling ALL the feels! 

🦠 Slowly but surely we are returning to normal and this feels like a (much needed) first step. 🙏🏽

Are your kiddos going to school in person? How are you feeling about the about it? It’s 11AM and I’ve texted Chick’s teacher more times than I care to admit 😅😅😅😅 Big girl school, here goes nothing... 🙏🏽🤞🏽❤️🤧
👋🏽 friends! My name is Steph and I am a litt 👋🏽 friends! My name is Steph and I am a little too loud 🙋🏽‍♀️😅😂 It’s been a while since I’ve done one of these intro posts and there’s some new faces around here, so I figured I’d give it a go 🤗

I was born and raised in Panama and my first language is Spanish, but I’ve been living in Boston for the past 15 years! 😱 10 of those with my 🇺🇸 #handsomehubbs ❤️🥰 I’m a part time (on a good day 💆🏽‍♀️) legal aid attorney and full time Mama to 4.5 year old ChickieLou 🐥, 2 year old Baby Bear 🐻 and the sweetest, scruffiest pup, Peter Rice ❤️ Blogging is my side hustle and YOU are my favorite part of it ⚡️ 

Three and a half years ago, I started this blog with the goal of HONESTLY documenting my life as a modern day mama— the good, the bad, and especially the funny 🤪 sharing tips and tricks along the way ☺️ Keeping it REAL is the name of the game here at LTL! I found myself asking ‘why doesn’t anybody talk about this?’ SO many times during my first year of motherhood that I finally decided I would talk about it, ALL. OF. IT. 👊🏽💪🏽🥰

If you’ve been following for a bit, what can you tell our newest members about our little community? If you’re new, what brought you here? 👇🏽🗣

Whether you’re a new reader or a ride or die LTLer thank you for being here, learning with me in this space. It means a lot! I don’t always get it right, but I sure do try my hardest and if that’s not the definition of Mommin’ in 2020/21 I don’t know what is!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Feeding littles has never been easier thanks to @c Feeding littles has never been easier thanks to @cpk ‘s Family Meal Packages 🔥#sponsored 
 
Dinner for Two is just $25, Dinner for Four is $45 and both options include CPK favorites that even the pickiest eater will be excited about! 🙌🏽 Pickup could not have been easier (or quicker!) thanks to validated (free!) parking at our favorite, the @pruboston 🤩⚡️ Take a family meal (or two!) off your to-do list this week with @cpk ‘s Family Meal Packages and pour yourself a glass of wine while you’re at it, you deserve it Mama!! 💆🏽‍♀️🍷🍕✨ #PruBoston #Ad
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Monday, let’s do this! 👊🏽❤️✨ Wishing a happy, healthy and productive week to all! 🤍🤍🤍
And that’s a wrap on our school vacation week sk And that’s a wrap on our school vacation week ski getaway ✅  Headed home with tired bodies but rested souls 🤍🙏🏽✨ So beyond thankful for the time away + all the memories made with friends who are family. Until next time, Vermont! You are magical 💫

My 🍑 ski outfit is a teens size XL so it’s more affordable than most 🙌🏽💯 Linked it in bio along with almost everything else we are wearing. If you go  to alittletooloud.com you will find a full (link heavy) post on how we dress the littles for a winter day spent outdoors ❤️❤️ http://liketk.it/38RQy #liketkit @liketoknow.it
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All my outfit deets are linked in my bio and @liketoknow.it - working on a longer post of kiddo winter gear ⚡️ My @sweatybetty base layer set is still on sale 🙌🏽 also, the $30 diaper bag ya’ll recommended has been 🔥and you can’t beat $14 sunnies ❤️ If you once told me I’d be wearing pieces from @abercrombie in my 30s I’d laugh out loud.. yet here I am, deeply obsessed with this affordable mini puffer (2 winters and counting!) + thick, cozy fleece. 🤯 Never say never, my friends 😅😜🥰


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It’s Chickie first (real) day of K-1 and my hear It’s Chickie first (real) day of K-1 and my heart can’t take it!!! 😭❤️🙏🏽 

After 6 months of online learning, Chick will be going to school in person 2 days per week starting TODAY and it’s truly got me feeling ALL the feels! 

🦠 Slowly but surely we are returning to normal and this feels like a (much needed) first step. 🙏🏽

Are your kiddos going to school in person? How are you feeling about the about it? It’s 11AM and I’ve texted Chick’s teacher more times than I care to admit 😅😅😅😅 Big girl school, here goes nothing... 🙏🏽🤞🏽❤️🤧
👋🏽 friends! My name is Steph and I am a litt 👋🏽 friends! My name is Steph and I am a little too loud 🙋🏽‍♀️😅😂 It’s been a while since I’ve done one of these intro posts and there’s some new faces around here, so I figured I’d give it a go 🤗

I was born and raised in Panama and my first language is Spanish, but I’ve been living in Boston for the past 15 years! 😱 10 of those with my 🇺🇸 #handsomehubbs ❤️🥰 I’m a part time (on a good day 💆🏽‍♀️) legal aid attorney and full time Mama to 4.5 year old ChickieLou 🐥, 2 year old Baby Bear 🐻 and the sweetest, scruffiest pup, Peter Rice ❤️ Blogging is my side hustle and YOU are my favorite part of it ⚡️ 

Three and a half years ago, I started this blog with the goal of HONESTLY documenting my life as a modern day mama— the good, the bad, and especially the funny 🤪 sharing tips and tricks along the way ☺️ Keeping it REAL is the name of the game here at LTL! I found myself asking ‘why doesn’t anybody talk about this?’ SO many times during my first year of motherhood that I finally decided I would talk about it, ALL. OF. IT. 👊🏽💪🏽🥰

If you’ve been following for a bit, what can you tell our newest members about our little community? If you’re new, what brought you here? 👇🏽🗣

Whether you’re a new reader or a ride or die LTLer thank you for being here, learning with me in this space. It means a lot! I don’t always get it right, but I sure do try my hardest and if that’s not the definition of Mommin’ in 2020/21 I don’t know what is!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Feeding littles has never been easier thanks to @c Feeding littles has never been easier thanks to @cpk ‘s Family Meal Packages 🔥#sponsored 
 
Dinner for Two is just $25, Dinner for Four is $45 and both options include CPK favorites that even the pickiest eater will be excited about! 🙌🏽 Pickup could not have been easier (or quicker!) thanks to validated (free!) parking at our favorite, the @pruboston 🤩⚡️ Take a family meal (or two!) off your to-do list this week with @cpk ‘s Family Meal Packages and pour yourself a glass of wine while you’re at it, you deserve it Mama!! 💆🏽‍♀️🍷🍕✨ #PruBoston #Ad
Home is where the (scruffy) pup is 😍 Back to ou Home is where the (scruffy) pup is 😍 Back to our #CasaRice, quarantining after the loveliest week away! 🎿❄️🙏🏽 My inbox is bursting at the seems and I’m feeling like I need a vacation from our vacation... anyone else?🥴💆🏽‍♀️😂 there is truly not enough coffee in the WORLD. ☕️☠️ 

Monday, let’s do this! 👊🏽❤️✨ Wishing a happy, healthy and productive week to all! 🤍🤍🤍
And that’s a wrap on our school vacation week sk And that’s a wrap on our school vacation week ski getaway ✅  Headed home with tired bodies but rested souls 🤍🙏🏽✨ So beyond thankful for the time away + all the memories made with friends who are family. Until next time, Vermont! You are magical 💫

My 🍑 ski outfit is a teens size XL so it’s more affordable than most 🙌🏽💯 Linked it in bio along with almost everything else we are wearing. If you go  to alittletooloud.com you will find a full (link heavy) post on how we dress the littles for a winter day spent outdoors ❤️❤️ http://liketk.it/38RQy #liketkit @liketoknow.it
Wearing plaid under a covered bridge ✅ I’m tol Wearing plaid under a covered bridge ✅ I’m told this is how you VT, please confirm. 😂🤗🎿🙌🏽❄️ Find our outfit deets in bio and a brand new post on dressing littles for winter on alittletooloud.com ⚡️

 http://liketk.it/38Ass #liketkit @liketoknow.it @liketoknow.it.family
Chatting all things winter weather over on the blo Chatting all things winter weather over on the blog today— just in time for our second ❄️ of the week! 🥴😅💆🏽‍♀️🤗 Click the link in bio or visit alittletooloud.com to get the low down on how we layer the littles for outdoor play in the winter with LOTS and lots of links to our favorite items (most on sale!) 🙌🏽❄️🤍 Did I miss anything? Anything I should expand on? Let me know with a comment below 🥰🥰🥰 Happy browsing, friends. Let’s get outside!! ☃️💕✨
On top of the world with my loves ❤️🙏🏽✨ Full, grateful, tired hearts all around 🥰🎿❄️🤍 #family
It’s all fun and games until Mom asks for a nice It’s all fun and games until Mom asks for a nice picture... just me? 🙄😷💆🏽‍♀️😂 Below freezing temps or not, outside time is about the only thing keeping us sane these days. Bring on the the cozy winter layers ❄️🙏🏽🙌🏽 

All my outfit deets are linked in my bio and @liketoknow.it - working on a longer post of kiddo winter gear ⚡️ My @sweatybetty base layer set is still on sale 🙌🏽 also, the $30 diaper bag ya’ll recommended has been 🔥and you can’t beat $14 sunnies ❤️ If you once told me I’d be wearing pieces from @abercrombie in my 30s I’d laugh out loud.. yet here I am, deeply obsessed with this affordable mini puffer (2 winters and counting!) + thick, cozy fleece. 🤯 Never say never, my friends 😅😜🥰
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