Not enough girls with long hair are talking about what they do with it while they sleep. A ponytail so your hair breaks off where the rubber band is tied? Down by your shoulders so your neck motion is restricted? Over the top of the pillow so it looks the SILLIEST? I sleep with it over the top but I feel like there’s a secret I don’t know.

Even in a world with tik tok, selfies, and political correctness, I think text message reactions ("heart" or "like," etc. a text) is the worst thing our culture does. I can't get away from people who do it

CONSISTENT, every day when Malachi is taking a nap or sleeping, I toss between “I think I’m ready to have a second kid” and “really just want him to wake up.” It’s like I miss him while he sleeps so I want another one to play with in the meantime. I’m needy???? or do I just love him?

I’m needy. but also I want another one. help

I love Malachi so much that sometimes I just - still, 12 months later - cry about it. Crying because of love, how does that make sense??

But I haven’t written anything on here in 2 weeks so this is update that he turned 1 and I’m still obsessed, obsessed. hehe

If your days are starting to get boring and you’re looking for an inexpensive spark, change your toothbrush head. (Besides playing with Malachi and talking to Christopher,) Brushing my teeth is the literally best part of my day.

(is this a SAD or very CUTE thing?)

I’ve identified the greatest feeling: lying down and being reeeally sleepy. I’ve been taking NyQuil to get rid of a cough and I love that part of sickness because it’s drowsy medicine. hehe I love it (but the cough is annoying ok)

​in an effort to curb my Boom Chicka Pop sweet & salty kettle corn habit, I'm convincing myself that I don't like any foods that get caught in my teeth, that change the color of my spit, or leave a lasting taste in my mouth. because it "feels invasive," is what I'm saying. let's see how it goes, checking in in 2 weeks.

(also because Costco maybe doesn't sell the popcorn anymore???)

As a homeowner/adult/mama, the highlights of my week are running the dishwasher, the robot mop/vacuum, and starting the laundry. ??????

(and seeing Malachi smile! and giving Achilles her daily Greenie! cleaning is just very exciting and satisfying!) compare me to 5 years ago, it’s weird

The problem with a tigh gap while sitting down is I can’t carry popcorn on my lap without kernels falling through my legs and eventually I sit on them. (ew?) but really why do people want this

How to lose weight while you shower (I was just in the Fat Burn Zone for all 22 minutes!):

make the water hotter than you like it, then get used to it. then stay in for a long time

Kristin’s weight loss program so far includes: have a fever and waste water. !!!!

I’ve always said I’m not going to let myself “let go” (stop caring about what I look like because I get comfy) once I get married but then I caught myself wearing a nude color bra almost every day for the last year. I’ve let go.

(placed an order for a just as comfy but different color, don’t worry)

• it’s after 2pm and

• I forget to eat lunch.

• I don’t want to eat, but I know Christopher will ask what I had and not like that I skipped.

• So I eat something,

• but all day he never asks.

• it’s very annoying, second time this week

I met my heart rate goal times four today!

Weight loss tip: have [what I think is] a fever.

Malachi stands taller and can reach things better in his walker, so we’re finding things throughout the house/on the floor: 

a cup of applesauce in the laundry room

my catheter in the closet

wasabi Peas by the refrigerator

an empty water jug by my nightstand

my mail scattered in the living room.

— I freakin’ love having a kid

When Christopher leaves the house I turn into a different person: clapping, talking loud, singing the US Air Force fight song top volume, and narrating everything. Also I immediately go to the pantry and eat something. He doesn’t hold me back (at all) when he’s home but it’s something about being ALONE (with Malachi) and acting like a fool & fat kid

“Ew, why do you put poop on your lips?”

Christopher doesn’t like the smell of my chapstick. It’s not POOP. It’s coconut! Hahahahaha

I’m constantly putting on outfits that are not cute because “ I’m taking a shower this morning and I’ll put on a new outfit afterward, so I don’t wanna waste something that looks good on ~2 hours,” then next thing I know it’s 8pm and I haven’t showered yet. So, I just keep wearing ugly outfits. Today it’s polka dots. I’m wearing polka dots, who am I

I just got out of the shower, looked at the clock (18 minutes), and thought “oh, a quick one.” Am I at a stage higher or lower in life than when they took 10 minutes?

some people take vacations, I take 20 minute showers (don’t tell Christopher) (he knows)

I’m calling protein “p-teen” and pancakes “p-cakes” and Christopher hasn’t made me stop yet. HAHA how much will be too much? Malachi has a pineapple toy, so I’ll try “p-apple.” standby. how far can I take this

- maybe I’m getting carried away, but -

I buy Malachi clothes that don’t fit him (too big) so he’ll be able to wear them for a long time. (He’s 10 months old and) Now he’s wearing size 3-4 years, but I just bought 4-5 year old shirts. whaaat, Kristin

“Carried away,” or “so economical?” Baby/toddler clothes are so cute and fun. now he can wear them for yeeeears and years