I know a lot of things in life are about managing expectations: in work, for yourself, for your kids, everything. I have never been great at this but always work really hard at becoming a master. News flash: I am getting better! Managing expectations = having NO expectations sometimes. For example, I know that I cannot have ANY expectations for what life is going to be like with a three-year-old and a newborn. NONE. I know that especially at the beginning, every day will be different and fun yet trying in its own unique way. Please remind me of this when I am bleary-eyed, the house is a wreck, I am behind on blogging and haven’t showered.

Yesterday is also a great example of managing my expectations (or practicing not really having any). Davis, our two-year-old (I am sure you are somewhat familiar with him if you are a regular around here) is going through some heavy-duty potty training. The sticker chart I mentioned a while ago is still working but he has yet to “cross over” into exclusive potty land. He needs a little push. He has become lazy and too reliant on his Lightening McQueen pull-ups. So have we. Therefore, Tripp and I have brazenly said to him, “You are going to be a big brother. You are going to be three in a month. You are a smart, big boy. Big boys wear real underwear and sleep in big boy beds.” He is 100% on board which is great! What’s not so great is that he doesn’t quite get the “signal” you need to get to tell us he has to get to the potty before it happens. Oops! And, thanks to us, he now REFUSES to wear a diaper. From 8am – 1pm yesterday, we went through four pairs of shorts and five pairs of underwear…one pair that ended up in the trash can because I just didn’t have the strength (or nose) to clean that up, if you know what I mean. (And that was all before nap time.) Surprisingly, I have been relatively calm about it all. He has helped me clean up his messes and we, so far, don’t hate each other at the end of the day.

In times of stress and striving for no expectations…or hoping for good expectations (does that make sense??), I often practice yoga or work out. And, while I haven’t had time to do that yet today, I did find some amazing maternity work-out clothes. I didn’t even know they existed. Great timing because I was literally trying to figure out what to do a few days ago…thing are NOT fitting anymore. By the way, my finds are CUTE and on SALE: yes, Zulily , people.

Check out Fit2BMom:

This is really flattering, I think! (And, maybe even cute with a skinny black skirt!)

SUPER flattering. Give me black, people.

Sadly, I am not running anymore. This skort would be perfect for it, though. Maybe for biking or just plain old elliptical? Whatever for, I want one.

These look comfy…and with pockets! What’s not to love?

STANDARD. Who doesn’t need a white tee…for work out or with jeans?

Again, cute work out top but also cute with a summer skirt!

What a great jacket for the upcoming Fall! I know, it’s not here yet but I will STILL be preggers when it gets here.

Did I say that all of this is on sale…like, 50% off? Go to it! Let me know if you need an invitation to join Zulily.

I’ll fill you in on how the “no diapers” is going on Monday. We are going to let him run around naked all weekend. Stay tuned….

Adrianne