Mother's Day thoughts, the daycare debate...

Happy weekend - and Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there!

(overalls on major sale!)

I was actually just talking with a friend about how anti-climactic Mother’s Day actually is. At least at this particular stage, and living near both sets of parents, it kind of just feels like any other holiday. Morning with one family, come home for nap, evening with the other family, come home and pass out 🤣

And honestly, I’m not complaining. But it has made me think about what I would want to do when the boys are older and we can create some Mother’s Day memories together. Like, can we ditch everyone else and go downtown to get bagels or pastries and hang by the lake? Or go to Spacca Napoli for an early dinner? Doesn’t that sound fun???

Anyway, that brings me to my next question - how many of you are moms? I’m asking because I recently discovered that we’ve made it into the Top 100 Parenting Substacks which is SO EXCITING! Between this stat, and the fact that we don’t live in the city anymore, I feel like the name In The Loop doesn’t really match anymore… but I also really don’t want to change it to something that will isolate those of you who are here for the sales, entertainment recs, and general girly banter. Can you answer this quick poll to help me out?

Also, if you have any new name ideas, PLEASE let me know in the comments. I feel so stuck!

What I Can’t Get Enough Of: I love these overalls so much that I ordered them in a denim wash too - and now they’re 40% OFF!!!

You can see the pink on me here and a little sneak of the denim in the reel below, along with some new Amazon purchases and a chat about daycare since we’ve started the search for the fall. There is already a ton of great feedback in the comments if you want to check those out! (I feel like this could make a good post here too!)

What I’ve Purchased Recently: There is another Anthropologie sale happening this weekend - just use code LAKESHORE20 for 20% off your orders of $100+! I got to use the code early and purchased this adorable door mat that’s perfect for spring, along with this shirt and matching shorts. The set is pregnancy friendly and super comfortable, but I have a feeling I’ll be wearing it the most in the postpartum days when my belly isn’t soooo big ;)

What’s In My Cart: Just as I was plotting out what to purchase from the Hill House summer collection, I got a message from them asking if they could send me something… AND THEY GAVE ME A CODE FOR YOU! I’ve been buying their dresses since the very beginning and I’ve never ever ever gotten a code, so this is very exciting :) From now through May 24th, you can click here and use code LAUREN20 for 20% off full price items! Eeeeeeeee!

I’ll update you when this dress and this dress arrive (omg so excited), but in the meantime, you can see my other favorite styles on me here and read more about sizing here.

What We’re Watching: Have we talked about Rooster yet? It’s Steve Carell’s latest show on HBO (or is it still Max? I can’t keep up) and it’s so entertaining. It’s by the same produces as Shrinking and Ted Lasso - it even stars Jamie Tart! If you like funny and wholesome-type shows, I think you’ll really like it.

What I’m Reading: I finally started Yesteryear and it is FASCINATING. I’m hoping to get some reading time this weekend, so I’ll update you with more thoughts next weekend!

A few more things:

Nanit is having a Mother’s Day Sale and I believe it ends this weekend, so if you’re in the market for a new monitor, get it for 20% off!! I snagged this one for baby 2 and I’m SO excited for the touchscreen monitor. That will make it so much easier when our parents or babysitters are watching the boys.

Side note: that plus alllll of my other registry favorites are in my complete Baby Registry Breakdown which is available now!

I keep seeing these darling sets from this brand called Darling and I kind of want to treat myself!!! I usually stay away from shapeless things but this one looks like a dress, just with shorts underneath - which is kind of a toddler mom’s dream right?? Have any of you ordered from them before? Give me the deets!

Mini Wonder just launched new arrivals for kids and I want it all. The cutest Chicago shop ever.

Another weekend, another Aerie sale! My favorite pullover was a bestseller the past few weeks and now is a great time to join the club!

Have a great weekend!