. . . for Lauren and Lauren: Be You

February 15, 2015

Be You

BE YOU sweatshirt: c/o HoneyBeeTrueCo     leggings: target   moccasins: c/o Freshly Picked 

I was so excited to get this sweatshirt in the mail and actually thought a lot about this post.  I shared this post a few weeks ago about the kind of mom that I am.  I shared that I'm working on being more confident in motherhood and the choices that I make in my parenting.  I think there is so much to be admired in mothers who are confident in saying this is what works best for me and is what is best for my kids.  I want to be that kind of mom and I want to raise Addilyn to be that kind of girl.  


I want her to know that while she needs to treat everyone kindly and lovingly, it's okay if she doesn't want to give everyone hugs all the time.  It's okay that she takes longer to warm up to people and that she's cautious in new situations.  That she wants me to hold her a little more, and takes time for her to brave.  That she's fearless with her climbing and running, even though it scares me.  That she likes her space and doesn't always love being touched.  It's okay that her hair does this weird thing in the back and that's she's got quite the outie belly button and the shortest little legs.  

I want Addilyn to know that God made her who she is and that she can be confident in being herself. That is why I love this shirt so much.  I love the reminder that it gives me to be the mom that will teach her to do that.  


 I loved working with Nicole from HoneyBeeTrueCo.  She's a sweet, helpful, creative and talented stay at home mom to two.   She hand paints all of her clothes and there are SO many options.  It took me awhile to decide what color combination and I ended up just telling her to decide because she probably knew best!  I'm so glad I went with her choice because I love the turquoise and grey together.  I told Nicole she needs to get shirts like this in adult size because I need to buy one.  Both because it's cute, super comfy and I could use the reminder myself to be more confident.

I ordered Addilyn a 2T in case you're wondering and she's on the smaller end.  It fits a little loose and she will hopefully be able to wear it for a long time. If you have any sizing questions just message Nicole - she is super helpful!

In Nicole's shop you first pick the shirt you'd like (for you or your littles) and then decide on what you'd like on it.  You can check out her instagram (honeybeetrueco) for lots of ideas or search the #HBTdesigns.   I LOVE the baseball tees and would love a tee for Addilyn that says worth the wait.  I also want this plum tee for me that would say BE YOU.   Shop the rest of Nicole's shop here!  And check out her facebook here for more inspiration and designs.

You can use the code TAKE10 to get 10% off your order now until Monday.


Thank you so much for working with me Nicole! I love your shop and absolutely love Addilyn's shirt and know we will get a lot of wear out of it!

Also, please tell me how to get good pictures of your toddler, because most of mine looked like this.


Hope you all had a great weekend!


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6 comments:

shelleystirs said... Best Blogger TipsBest Blogger Templates

I'm dying over the pigtails. Love the gray and turquoise too!

Sharlee said... Best Blogger TipsBest Blogger Templates

I love that shirt and your thoughts. ...that's how I want to be and want JaiseAnn to be as well..no apologizing for things that are HER.

The Lady Okie said... Best Blogger TipsBest Blogger Templates

OMG she is adorable!! The pigtails. Dying. That shirt is awesome, and yes definitely make adult sizes!

Pamela said... Best Blogger TipsBest Blogger Templates

Love the shirt & pigtails!!

J and A said... Best Blogger TipsBest Blogger Templates

I LOVE this post. SO true. And she is so cute in that sweatshirt. I LOVE this shop. WE love the stuff we have from her. A's pigtails are the best!!

Susannah said... Best Blogger TipsBest Blogger Templates

This is such a fabulous reminder to me for how I want to raise Caleb! I LOVE her little pigtails!