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May 31, 2018 / Comments Off on Bullaccia – Dolomites

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I posted earlier this week about sending my son to

I posted earlier this week about sending my son to full time preschool (tots) and the comments I received were incredible. I had put so much pressure on myself to be a jack of all trades, when in reality I was barely surviving in all aspects of life…and it was literally making me sick and exhausted.

I have felt immense relief at not having to cram everything in during naps and after the kids go to bed.

Being a mother is hard and it’s important to remember that you can’t fill anyone else’s cup if your cup is EMPTY!! Especially when you’re solo parenting for a LONG time!

Tag your favorite mama for this sweet reminder 🙌🏼

And thanks to my hubs for inspiring this reel and caption!

Looking for the perfect cabin in Estes Park, CO? I

Looking for the perfect cabin in Estes Park, CO? I’ve found it 🤩

This reasonably priced 2 bedroom cabin at @ymcarockies is perfect for a family with children! It was so convenient to have a full fridge & kitchen, 2 bedrooms & a full bath. There’s no TV but there is internet and we so enjoyed a break from TV!!

Our cabin was directly across from the pool and playground and within walking distance from the dining halls & the visitor center. Some cabins are further out but it’s easily walkable if you don’t want to load the kids up in their car seats.

This is the perfect place to base yourself for allll the outdoor action in Rocky Mountain National Park & Estes Park. And in the summer months, they have a free shuttle that runs into town so you don’t have to drive & pay for parking!

Have you been to Estes Park? If not, add it to your bucket list because the views are I N C R E D I B L E 🏔️ 🦌

#estespark #ymcaoftherockies #familytravel

Let me introduce you to @mustangmountaincoaster in

Let me introduce you to @mustangmountaincoaster in Estes Park, CO! A true thrill ride for those who love to go fast (or slow) with epic mountain views 🏔️ 🎢

I took Lillie, my 3-year old, and my dad and I switched off taking turns. So Lillie got to ride 6 times and she giggled and smiled every single time 🤩

Here’s the details:
📍 Estes Park, CO
💰 1 ride: $20, 3 rides: $35, Unlimited Passenger Pass (rider under 54” tall): $20
🧒 Age requirements: at least 3 years old and at least 38″ tall
🚻 There’s a bathroom on site (important for those with toddlers lol)

You can easily purchase tickets upon arrival! There’s even a shuttle that runs to an overflow parking lot near downtown Estes.

Who’s adding this to their bucket list?!

First day of full time preschool for my little man

First day of full time preschool for my little man 🥹 here are some thoughts of mine lately…

My goal was to keep my kids home as long as possible while working remotely but as I started becoming more full-time and while solo parenting, I realized that I couldn’t do it all. I’ve been in pure survival mode the last 51 days running around like crazy, working in pockets, and not really being present in any one thing (my work, motherhood, my social life). I want to be able to focus 100% on my career during the day and 100% on my kids when they’re home in the evening and weekends.

Levi’s been on the waitlist for 6+ months and I was so excited when he finally got a spot and I signed the contract and I immediately came home and had a huge panic attack 🥺🥺 Stephen had to “talk me off the ledge” because I felt like the worst mother in the world. I’ve felt ashamed. Scared to tell our family, social media, etc. because there’s such a “do it all yourself & homeschool” movement that I felt like I would be judged.

But at the end of the day, I have to do what’s best for myself (mentally & physically) and for my kids. And that realization only came after a few therapy sessions btw 🤣

Dropping off Levi was hard (for me…not him 🤪) but I feel immense relief at coming home to a to do list a mile long and knowing I can do these things today without being asked for a snack every 5 seconds.

So here’s to officially having both kids in school (Lillie still goes only T/Th) and getting sh!t done ☑️ 💰

This is such a great hike for a beginner in Rocky

This is such a great hike for a beginner in Rocky Mountain National Park!!

Fun fact: this is our 3rd time to the park; but the first time ever hiking!! In December 2021, the winds were miserable and it was 5°, so we made it to the parking lot of Bear Lake but didn’t even finish getting Lillie into the backpack before we all decided to skip it. In summer of 2022, I couldn’t get us a reservation for Bear Lake so we just drove through the park without hiking 😣

This was really special to have my dad here though AND it was the first time we’ve ever hiked together with the kids.

Anyways, trail details:
📍 Bear Lake in RMNP (Estes Park, CO)
🥾 About 1 mile
🧊 There was still a lot of snow & it’s been pretty well packed so yak tracks or spikes would be helpful
🚻 There are bathrooms in the parking lot
🅿️ is free but it fills up so fast and the line was .5 mile long when we left at 11am
🕚 timed entry tickets start May 24th so be sure to check the NP website before going
🧒 this was kid friendly. My 3 year old hiked the entire length without issue
🐕 national parks are not dog friendly so be sure to leave your furry friend at home / lodging

Have you been to RMNP? What’s your favorite trail 👇🏼

This view 🤩🤩 A little weekend getaway with

This view 🤩🤩
A little weekend getaway with the kids and my dad! We had a final moment of sun before the rain and snow started. But we’re just happy to be here at @ymcarockies

May 1st photos 🥹 Lillie started rock climbing c

May 1st photos 🥹
Lillie started rock climbing class this week 🤩 and someone said “that’s so colorado” and I can’t argue with that!! It’s never lost on me how lucky we are to be in such an amazing place 🤍🤍 🏔️ 🧗
The last pic 🥰🥰🥰🥰 Pops is here for 10 days!!

Texas or Colorado?? Are you surprised this is actu

Texas or Colorado?? Are you surprised this is actually in Colorado and not San Antonio, TX!

Just 45 minutes south of Colorado Springs is where you can find the beautiful Pueblo Riverwalk. It’s the perfect way to spend a sunny, warm morning getting to know the Steel City!

There’s a small playground, a few different restaurants, fun statues, and even a rose garden (not yet bloomed completely).

The boat tours open 5/3 and you can find the info for @cityofpueblo ‘s Summer Kickoff event here: https://www.puebloriverwalk.org/events/summer-kickoff-3/

The perfect day in Pueblo walking the mile long Ar

The perfect day in Pueblo walking the mile long Arkansas River channel 🤩 it was quiet and peaceful in advance of their summer opening on May 3rd!

We stopped by the small playground before walking the river walk and finding all the fun statues. There’s a great spot by the big waterfall that would be really fun to do a picnic & water play during the summer ☀️

Boat tours open 5/3! Comment LINK and I’ll send you the full info for Summer Kickoff at @cityofpueblo ‘s River Walk!

🥘 Be sure to stop by one of the many restaurants along the river like @bruesalehousebrewingco (which has vegan, GF & veg options!!).

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