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I'm Shannon. Interior designer turned stay-at-home mom of three (boy-girl twins + another little guy). I live for coffee, reading, and a good beer. Let's throw pedicures in there, too. This is where I scribble my thoughts about motherhood and life. Enjoy!

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When you’ve earned enough points for a free drink the morning after your toddlers slept like babies (and not in a good way), so the large with an extra shot of espresso doesn’t even put a dent in your wallet. #mamaneedscoffee #momlife #twincitiesmom #mnmama #cariboucoffee #goodtiming #littlethings #alsoitfeelslikefall #yay
“I’d been expecting something like this to happen eventually, one twin left behind. I’ve been dreading it for years now, my heart already breaking for the first year they’re split up at school or in different friend groups. I’ve been anticipating the day — in middle school, maybe — when one is placed in the advanced math class while the other struggles, where one has a full social calendar while the other is left out. What I will do, what I will say. Planning for the moment there is a break in their relationship, in theirs, the strongest of twin bonds. . This one caught me off guard. I didn’t expect it so soon, at just four and a half. They’ve done everything together, mastered skills from rolling over to walking within just days or even minutes of each other. Parent-child classes and storytimes and play dates and gymnastics and dance class and preschool. And swim lessons. Until now.” . {new post, Always Twins, link in profile} #lifewithtwins #boygirltwins #twinstagram #twinmom #mnmama #minnesotamom #handholding #ontheblog #writingmotherhood
Today was the first day of preschool round two. No big emotions around here: I was ready. They were ready. With the same classroom and the same wonderful teachers, it felt like we were just returning to our regular routine. Caden walked in and found his same old spot on the rug, picked up a book, and waited for his new classmates to figure it all out. Brooklyn did the same, though her spot on the rug is a bit more flexible. (Nolan walked right in like he belonged, too, and then didn’t know what to do with himself for the 2.75 hours they were gone. So, yup. Back to our old routine.) . And can we talk about there pictures? Those smiles? THE HAND CLASP? I swear I don’t pose them. They make my heart explode. 😍 . #lifewithtwins #boygirltwins #twinstagram #preschool #firstday #thisisfour #mnmama #twincitiesmom #preschoollife
Because some weekends we clean up pretty good. And because sometimes when I go to document the evidence with a photo of the kids, an understanding mom walks by and offers to take one of us all. Also because some weeks church passes out Freezees so those smiles are 100% genuine. #ebcfallkickoff #blainecampus #imeanlinolakes #okayitsblino #threelittlewilliams #freezees #sundayafternoon #mnmama #twincitiesmom
Who’da thunk our most genius parenting move to date would be taking these three on an overnight to the waterpark? Not because it was easy - oh no. The kids were wonderful, but there were still challenges just like any other day of parenting (hello trying to do bedtime in bunk beds 😬). No, our brilliance was due to our timing. With everyone BUT the preschoolers back at school this week, the place was EMPTY. There were literally hours at a time where we were one of two or three other families in the ENTIRE gigantic waterpark. No lines. No crowds. No wondering where to put our stuff since practically EVERY table and chair in the place were open. It was so. dang. nice. . One loved the biggest water slide and the wave pool (Caden). The other also enjoyed the wave pool, swam like a fish, and put her head under every torrent of water (Brooklyn). The third went down the medium-sized waterslide with daddy probably a few dozen times, climbing up several flights of stairs to do it all again each and every time (Nolan). They all passed out in the car on the way home. I’m guessing they’ll be dead to the world until morning. 🤞 . It was genius in another sense, too. Taking a break for family time was a very, very smart move before the structure of routine takes over our days again. And while I loooove me some routine, I think a little staycation is just what we all needed. . #threelittlewilliams #waterpark #waterbabies #mnmama #twincitiesmom #staycation #writingmotherhood #waterloggedforever
Just an ordinary midweek morning. . Documenting our ordinary because the countdown feels like it’s really on now: one year left until this trio is down to one. One year to go until kindergarten. I’m already having feelings about it. 🙈 . #threelittlewilliams #siblings #wednesdaymorning #mnmama #twincitiesmom #bibliophiles
“For the most part I’m doing a little dance inside at this time of year. With the days cooling and the leaves about to change and the pumpkins and the apples and the sweaters all headed our way, what’s not to love? I come alive again at this time of year, a fall girl who glories in the lack of humidity, the wearing of booties, and returning to the routine of a school-year schedule. . At the same time something is lost. Not quite yet but soon. The chill will go from a literal breath of fresh air to something more brutal. Everyone will turn to the warmth of their homes and blankets and fireplaces. Backyards, sidewalks, and driveways will be empty. I’ll admit there’s a beauty to this rhythm, too.” . {new post, The Summer Neighborhood, link in profile} #threelittlewilliams #summer #fall #transitions #seasons #mnmama #twincitiesmom #suburbia
It took us until the very last day, but we made it to the @mnstatefair! We fair-ed to our hearts content, tackling the rides, farm activities, and, of course, the fair FOOD like professionals. “Can we come back next year?” was the top question on the kids’ minds as we left. (My answer? “Abso-freaking-lutely.”) . Also is anyone else the “I’ll sit back and guard the stroller while you do the rides with the kids” parent? First off: I don’t trust anyone else to get good pictures so #priorities. Second: I’m not much of a rides person anyway. Third: I DID go down the Giant Slide this year and almost peed myself with every bump. #thispelvicflooraintwhatitusedtobe Fourth: they were actually big enough (or pretty close) to do a lot themselves so, yay! Now we can both sit back and watch. . (Also, also: Nolan’s reaction to the Giant Slide was to leap off the carpet before it had even come to a full stop, do a little dance, and shriek, “Again! Again! Let’s do it again!” Then he tried to run back UP the Giant Slide before being nabbed by a Slide employee so he wouldn’t get knocked off his feet by incoming sliders. Let me remind you that this kid is only RECENTLY two and a half. #daredevil 🙈) . #thegreatminnesotagettogether #mnstatefair #mnmama #twincitiesmom #writingmotherhood #threelittlewilliams #prontopupsfordays
“We know, as moms, how difficult it is to take care of ourselves. There’s a reason “me-time” was added to the Oxford English Dictionary earlier this year. Me-time and self-care have become buzzwords for an entire generation, especially for the sections of the internet I tend to frequent. What if it doesn’t have to be so difficult?... . Intentional is a word I tend to shy away from. It reminds me of flowery language, somewhat church-y, a word someone may toss out there to try to impress, and just what does it really mean anyway? . But if I can think of it in such specific terms of taking time, of recharging, of taking basic care of myself, my kids, and others by executing definitive actions, well, then maybe ‘intention’ isn’t so bad after all.” . I’m helping to kick off Self Care Awareness Month with a post today on the @twincitiesmomsblog! #linkinprofile #ontheblog #selfcare #mnmama #twincitiesmom

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