There's a Season for Everything | Lone Star Looking Glass

A dress I adore so much – it deserves a permanent spot on the blog. Speaking of blog, it has been a minute or two since I’ve made my presence known in this space. Motherhood has been all consuming, in the best possible way, and I’ve inadvertently re-prioritized where I pour my energy – both online and off.

Musing on what I’ve been up to lately, where I’m filling my cup, and why this “season” of my life isn’t just mine … & more in today’s post.

but first … a moment for the dress.

It’s a Tuckernuck find I wore to a fancy soiree earlier this summer and plan to re-wear as often as possible. Fancy dresses aren’t meant to be worn only once, something I remind myself whenever I wish to make impromptu unnecessary purchases for big events.

Tuckernuck has been astounding me the last few seasons with their statement styles and stunning silhouettes. Every time I have bought a dress from them – they have been pieces I truly wear and re-wear on repeat. Giving them a great cost per wear ratio, if you ask me!

But I was saying earlier, I haven’t been as present on the blog as previous summers.

I’m active as ever on Instagram – sharing our day-to-day, favorite finds, and everything in between in an easier to digest way. A much quicker to press *post* way too. I’ve even been popping up a time or two on TikTok! But I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t spending most of my time on said app scrolling. Gah, that algorithm has me good.

I imagine when the children’s school picks back up, my brain will too, and better yet – so will the blog. It’s a blessing to be able to press pause on some of my platforms – depending on the season of life I am in. For the first time since I have had children, I feel like I have finally found a balance I am happy with.

And balance is a tricky thing when you want to “do it all.”

To juggle your career, personal life and every aspect of motherhood too – it’s a massive challenge. If you often struggle, like myself, don’t be afraid to pull back on areas that might not need your attention as much as you think. Or better yet – ask for HELP to cover those areas if they can’t be left completely alone. I always admire my sweet friend Laura for how much she outsources on her blog. Now if only I could find the time to begin the process of said … outsourcing.

But I think the best thing I’ve done for myself in recent years is pull back in certain areas. Maybe I’m not covering the latest sale, sharing the content I intended in a timely manner, or reaping the oodles of rewards from the energy I use to expend in this space.

And that is OKAY.

Side note – a post that was intended to be a short, sweet “hello” it sure turned into something bigger.

Something just clicked this summer and I feel the need to share. Maybe it’s because we are coming up on a year since my dad’s passing. Or maybe it is now knowing how fleeting my children’s childhood really is.

I am making a conscious effort to be as present as possible.

I keep telling myself, “the season will come when you can devote time again to your personal passions or major goals and dreams.” Oh boy, I have a lot of them. But the message FINALLY clicked. And knowing there is truth in it has been a game changer in how I perceive my goals/hopes/dreams going forward.

Not the same at all – but it could be a similar analogy. You know how when we are in the thick of postpartum and it feels like you will never be YOU again? After my second child … I kept telling myself, you will get yourself back, you will. you will!!

And now that Annie is 6 going on 7, I know what it is like for her to not be a preschooler anymore. She is a CHILD. And things are so different – so wonderful too. I am not as fully immersed in every single second of her day anymore and there is plenty of breathing room from my own endeavors too now that she’s maturing.

Bennett on the other hand still needs has mama so very much and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Thanks to this not being my first rodeo, I KNOW there is a light at the end of the tunnel with calmer quieter days and maybe even less asks for snacks. I also know his preschool years are going to go by in a flash. And I don’t want to miss a minute.

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All of this to say. Here I am giving myself grace. I may be showing up in different ways than I used to.

I still have goals of growing here, reaching new audiences, bettering my antique booth, creating something tangible that combines these passions, and writing the novel that sits in my head. And those are just personal “work” goals. You should see the other lists!!

Seasons come and seasons go and I’m thankful to press pause here and there to soak up one of the most magical seasons of all – being a mom to a sweet 2-year-old and 6-year-old and all the adventures that come along with it.