blizzards, summer outfits and rashguards oh yes

So here in New England we are at our wits end with all of this snow and back to back blizzarding. I've lost track of the blizzard names and where they hail from... darn you friendly neighbor of the north! not so friendly, ehh? It's not even worth going on about, it's lame and too much and cold. Brrrr Brr cold. and the child, and the messy house but the all day pajammin.. ahh well guess it's a doozy.
Arright enough about the weather... cuzzzz.. the weather outside is weather.. Ok better now.

Also at the end of this all there is a bright tunnel in the form of not as cold sunny weather aka spring in Boston, but even sooner than that less than 3 weeks from now the natad'or and co. are taking a trip to sunny Mexico with 2 other couples and I could not be more excited! It all just came together and worked out so well in such a short matter of time. Just get me on a beach with a fruity drink in hand (and server at hand's notice for refills would be great too) and a book to dive into and I'll be a happy camper. Can't get too ahead of myself as I will have a 20 month old to tend to but I think it will all work out. He'll keep me in line and prevent me from getting all springbreaky although there's a big change my top will be exposed thanks to my nursling.. heh heh. Oh man my friends are in for a realll treat. But I'm excited to be doing this trip with my BFF+hubby and another good friend+hubby who live on the West Coast that we don't get to spend time with. Thanks to my friend's hubby we already have a hashtag ready for motion #threecouplesandababy... not too shabby.

So now I'm all in planning vacay mode, naturally. I must admit, I love warm weather vacation outfit planning. So much more than daily outfit planning. Nothing gets me than a feminine flowy tank, flowy skirt or shorts and flat leather sandals..I'm halfway there right now. Especially when I really don't get to maximize my summer wardrobe in the corporate world. There are only so many weekends to test out the summer trends. sigh first world? problems don't stop. Silly yes but I can't wait to wear out my virgin hat collection, bust out my strappy red heels and live in a #rashguard. Oh and about that, like why are those just a thing of late? Why was there no rashguard during my awkward 15 years prior. I dunno, no one seems to know. but boy am I glad they are here. Which brings me to decisions, decisions, I need to order one y'all but they are all so cute! Here are the runner ups.

colorblock multi swimtee

colorblock swimtee

metallic sleeveless halfzip

color block half sleeve halfzip

long sleeved striped

stunner long sleeved swimzip

floral half sleeve

Thoughts?
xoxo, the natad'or

happy hearts day

Happy Valentine's Day! It's all snow and chilly here but we are making out okay and staying cozy warm thanks to hot nutella milk and apple tea cake. 

Hope you're having a lovely Valentine day with your loves.

little man making his first valentine's. he has a lot of lucky lady pals

me & my mini me valentine cozying it up

valentine's from my sweets

xoxo, 

the natad'or

snowpalooza+sickboys=moody mama

Oh boy. It has been...too much. Too much snow. Too much work from home. Too much yucky cold/flu/fever/etc. This winter has really kicked our arses and has been full force beginning with the new year. Nothing like a snow day for a kid but for a wfh-ers it can be a bit. I love being home compared to doing the dreaded commute to work, but for those who think it's all ponies + peonies, working from home with a toddler is no piece of cake, especially when he's now feeling under the weather. My poor little strawberry muffin. I feel so bad when he looks at me with these confused sad puppy dog eyes internally whining "mommy, I feel yucky, make me all better!". I know buddy, I'm trying. Luckily, we're still nursing here, and that is one super easy way to comfort my sickling. So here we are, yet another weekend aftermath of blizzarding but on the brightside the Pats won! which means the city will be celebrating with yet another title win and parade once the blizzard remnants have passed.

Lately I've been trying to get into the swing of some home decor updates and changes... which means Home Goods here we come! Especially now that all the holiday decor has been put away..slowly. I was at a loss of how to decorate January but luckily or lazily... it's February! Which means Valentine's Day! which means I'll throw some hearts up and rosy pinky flowers and call it a day.

With my little guy in daycare, I decided it's never too soon to start courting a love interest for him. So yesterday as a segue from his Elmo/Minnie cartoon marathoning, I put out some finger paint for him to create some Valentine masterpieces. This kid did not like the finger painting. similarly to when I attempted to have him make snow angels. So I let him have at the paintbrush and the kid had.a.ball. Covered head to toe in paint but enjoyed it. I can't believe my baby is doing big boy things. On one hand you want them entertained so you can get a break but on the other hand you want to keep them safe and sound in a playpen.. ha! This kid would not even.

In other areas, I just tested two overnight oats recipes..uhm yeah, where have these been all my life! Currently eating out of a glass pickle jar as I type... don't judge. I did a cookie dough themed one and recently a banana peanut butter concoction. I love the idea of putting it all together night before. Going to bed, forgetting about it and them somehow remembering in the morning, and getting giddy like a teenager cause instant breakfast! And the kid likes.. so yeah winner.

Back to work. Oh and the groundhog says 6 more weeks of winter! Boo! Hope you all are staying cozy.