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My name is Lauren Dahl, and I take lots of awkward selfies around the Portland, Oregon metro area. Learn more about me here, or sew along using the social media links below.

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I was weepy on the way to work this morning...sad about my kids growing up...missing the newborn stage...anxious about certain things not progressing faster than they are...struggling with mommy guilt... Then, my normal route was blocked due to accidents, and I ended up driving by this iconic Portland wall. It means nothing and so much at the same time. We find meaning where we place value. Happiness is up to us everything we choose is everything that matters. #portlandnw #portland #portlandoregon #momlife
#JEALOUS
People ask me all the time if they should have a third baby...I always laugh and say "of course!" Truth is that yes, all babies are awesome but this struggle is FORRRRR REAL. Mine were all born within four years which means even small tasks like going potty are a huge undertaking. None of them can go by themselves (yet), so this double stroller goes everywhere with me. Yes, my 2yo can walk. But he can also dart off when I am wiping or washing hands or changing. People judge me for my big stroller but then a kid gets hurt while just being a kid and people blame the mom for being a crappy parent. Can't win. So when you see a tired mom like me, save the Mormon jokes and offer a hand (yes, I get that constantly and no, I'm not even Mormon...not that there's anything wrong with that). I cry the ugly cry some days because this path can feel so incredibly isolating yet so magical at the same time. Here is almost always a baby on my person because with three, you cant really trade off anymore. Who's with me?! 😵 #momsunite #momlife Edited to add: yes, my kids now go to preschool three days a week when I am in the office at my new job. Doesn't matter the situation. It's all wonderful and so, so hard at the same time.
I'm having a really tough mommy day but these flowers are pretty! On repeat: this, too, shall pass. Let's just try for no potty accidents today.
@swoodsonsays this is for you 😚 @simplicity_creative_group 1377 in tencel fabric from @joann_stores. Fab necklace by #portland designer @seaworthypdx! #sewing #sewcialists #creativemamas #berninalove #handmadewardrobe

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