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Missing these two under our Christmas tree this year ❤️ Its so strange having a dog free house especially for the holidays. But, we always knew these two would leave us close together. They were such an odd couple, our own little Mutt and Jeff, and so dependent on each other. In Austin’s final year he started to forget a lot but never forgot who Zoe was. And while I sure do miss the pitter patter of their feet I mostly look back at photos of them and am just glad I was the one who got to witness their little lives together.

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GIFT FOR YOU: $50 STARBUCKS CARD 🎁 Santa’s Helpers are here to play - I’m joining @ericaligenza ‘s 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAYS!!!🎄🎁🎉 And today is day 2️⃣: 12 WINNERS OF $50 STARBUCKS CARDS! That’s right: 12 of you will win $50 so the rest of your coffee for the year is on us!!! ☕️ Enough for some for you and some for a pal (ok fine, Miles’ has water in it but shhh don’t tell) : TO ENTER TO WIN: 1️⃣ Follow all 12 of us: @ericaligenza @tonyamichelle26 @uptownwithellybrown @samantha_show_ @mego @kallie_branciforte @latishaspringer @beautylifecoach @roselynweaver @nashvillewifestyles @everydaybay @livinglifepretty 2️⃣ LIKE + SAVE this post! 3️⃣ TAG a fellow mama below who needs a caffeinated pickmeup + COMMENT to TELL HER WHY SHE’S A GREAT MAMA - mama works hard and doesn’t hear it enough! 👯‍♀️ BONUS ENTRY: ▪️SHARE this post to your Stories to tell your friends about 12 Days of Giveaways! (Make sure you tag me in it so I can see your post!) : This is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram. By entering, entrants confirm they are at least 18 years of age, release Instagram of responsibility, and agree to Instagram’s terms of use. Winners announced 12/13. GOOD LUCK!

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When everyone else starts putting up their Christmas decorations and you’re finally not the only one on the block with their tree anymore 👏🏻🎄💃🏻🤪 . . Our @kingofchristmas tree is our new favorite thing. I used to be team “real tree only,” but I has converted me 🤷🏻‍♀️ It’s easier and cleaner which are basically any mom-of-a-1-year-old’s favorite two words. Get 10% off with KALLIEBRANCIFORTE and shop at https://glnk.io/ml9/kallie-branciforte - mine is the 6.5 Royal Fir Slim 🎄#gifted #joyfulmotherhood #letterboard #igblogger #christmas2019 #kingofchristmas

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True story. One time I asked why it was that if “thankful” meant “full of thanks” why grateful wasn’t spell “greatful” since it was “full of great” and someone had to remind me that grateful meant “full of gratitude” and I felt really embarrassed. . . Well ‘tis the season of gratitude so what little or unexpected things are you grateful for? Me? Coffee dates at Target, white noise machines for sleeping babies, the trials of life that have made the good parts sweeter, holding hands when driving in the car, going to bed early, a warm mug early in the morning, baby giggles (on that note baby snuggles, baby dancing, baby babbles, and baby cheeks), and, of course, all of you. You might not know it but this little community of all you are so special and important to me. I consider you all my friends and am thankful for the MANY laughs, tips, support, and love you’ve all given me. ❤️

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✨REALITY✨ My babe woke up with a fever this morning and has been feeling crummy all day. Things he has cried about so far: I gave him raspberries (his favorite), I took away the raspberries when he started throwing them on the floor, I tried to give back the raspberries, he sneezed and boogers came out, he dropped the book he was holding...the list goes on. A few weeks ago when I had that epic week of misfortune (in case you missed it: an electrical surge fried all the appliances in our house and we had to pay for them out of pocket, we were evacuated due to a gas leak, and we had to put our dog down), a lot of you messaged me asking how I stayed to upbeat through such a rough time. The truth is, I'm partly wired this way. Whether it's genetics or how I was raised, I have the innate ability to find the silver lining. I just don't dwell on the shitty side of things. . . That being said, things still get to me. Today, when my sick, cranky toddler awoke from his nap after only 60 minutes (when his sick little body obviously needed more than that) and he sat on the floor crying, totally inconsolable, and I had a pile of work sitting behind him I was supposed to do during said nap, I had myself a little pity party (let's just say Miles wasn't the only one who cried). Then, after about 30 minutes of sulking, I did what I always do. I said to myself, "self, there are two things we can do from here: keep sulking or turn it around." . . And, that's what I do. We walked to our local bookstore and picked up two new books for Miles (specifically a new Touch and Feel book because if I have to read "Touch and Feel Fall" one more time my eyes might pop out), then we walked to Starbucks and I indulged in another Salted Cold Foam Cold Brew because goodness I am hooked. We got our Christmas stamps from the post office - because let's be honest, holiday stamps are kinda a big deal. Then we walked home SLOWLY because I had a feeling someone JUST might take a snooze and I JUST might have been very accurate. And now I'm sitting with a sleeping baby in his stroller, in my living room, sipping delicious, frothy, salted cold foam. And you know what? I'm not bummed out anymore. 🤷🏻‍

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Thanksgiving is in one week...Miles wants to know if you’re ready? 😂 #kalliesletterboards . . If you’re cooking a turkey make sure to check out my blog post for my tricks and hacks for the perfect bird (search turkey in the top search bar). . . #letterfolk #letterboardquotes #thanksgiving #motherhoodthroughletterboards

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