mornings lately, according to my mirror

[oh, baby. mornings from over the last 9 days of a 32/33 week belly pop! plus: favorite tank top // favorite swingy top in white, pink, black & green // favorite leggings // super chunky cardigan // house shoes // pink grosgrain slip-ons // mules with the fur]

remember that time i was 5 and started kindergarten back in 1992?? oh, yes… that’s when i very first earned my official title of, *not not not a morning person.* throw in 25 years, two chillenpies, and a bun in the oven… and it’s full. on. comical. 🙂

that being said!!!

[and especially given… the current shape of things… like my midsection…]

it really helps me to have an easy recipe for getting functionally but somewhat decently dressed for drop-off every morning. it simplifies my life so much to not have to worry about myself, leaving more time to get the kiddos ready and out the door. for fall, it seems i have a pretty serious leggings/joggers, tank/swingy top, cozy cardigan thing going! #predictable

so, here’s the thing… since baby girl stopped letting us walk her in approximately 3 days in to school starting, i don’t have to look like i’m off to some fictional office life every day… but i also really don’t want to feel like a total dump truck, particularly since i still might need to run inside or chat with someone. plus, rocco and i often run errands directly after!

bebe mama friends… what’s your morning secret?! a hat? a bow? more coffee? dry shampoo in day 37 hair? simple & quick things that make you feel like you’re pulling it together aaaare the BEST.

also, i have to say, i think a to-go mug of coffee and a nice lip gloss are always a good idea. 🙂

and! ps…

…they my loves. if anyone has taught me to appreciate any hour of any day, it’s these little bunners! thaaank goodness i get to be theirs. ♡