Maternity Wardrobe: 1970’s hippie dress and the honesty of Mondays.
The honesty of a Monday following a bad night’s sleep and a nearly-canceled (but thankfully, not) thrifting trip to meet a friend whom I had only ever met via blogging and Facebook: today is a day sans makeup, with unbrushed hair hastily pinned into some semblance of a topknot, and earrings only worn because of the discovery of this dress while thrifting. 
And, while I am being honest, I am only blogging today because of my love for this dress and my being accustomed to blogging five times a week. It is hard to break the habit once the habit has formed, and in the new year I have made blogging less of a priority over other things in life… but I miss it. Some days. 
Being a stay-at-home mom, many weeks Facebook and the blogosphere are my only forms of socialization outside of the constant one-sided conversations I have with Asa. Thus, though I only slept four hours last night due to a semi-sick child, I could not make myself cancel meeting Myranda, finally, even though extra naps today would have been much appreciated. I was so glad to see a face I felt I knew (I know all of her siblings, but had never met her), and at least for my part, it was a wonderful trip with no awkwardness.
Though I may have talked more than I should have, which is something I do when I meet new people. 
Vintage dress, thrifted | earrings, gift | boots, JC Penney
And, in keeping up with the honesty of today, I will admit that instead of being a productive mother, I am going to rescue Asa from the confines of his crib (where he should be napping, but has instead resisted and resorted to pitiful tears) and we are going to watch Disney movies until my husband gets home.
It is Monday, after all. These days should be taken slowly, and with lots of snacks. 😉
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12 Comments
Salazar
That dress is awesome! Very “Earth mama” 🙂
Eccentric Owl
One of my friends commented that the pattern reminds her of headless Daleks. Which makes me love it even more.
Trees
That is a beautiful dress! I am glad you were still able to meet your friend “IRL” I have met some really wonderful people through blogs! Take it easy xox
JennyOH
This dress is incredible! You look fabulous.
Danie Williams-Rivera
You look fantastic! Enjoy the Disney movies!
Myranda Walno
It was so great to meet you! I feel like I spent much of the time wrangling a two year old so sorry if I was scattered (not that it’s not typical)… Ah, motherhood… Hope you are up to meeting again. 🙂
kim
hi kristina,
i am missing your daily postings…..
Nora Gouma
Great pictures , you look so beautifull. Awesome!!!
xxx
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Kathy H
Kristina, so the dress is great and you are so funny and honest. Your pregnancy musings brought back memories of my second pregnancy, 30 yrs. ago. With a very active 4 year old, Sesame St. became my best friend. Three times a day it saved my sanity so I could rest. So Disney away my dear…. PS oops that might be also why my second one loved to watch TV so much, especially Disney. 🙂
Hannah Rupp
Woo, I’m glad to hear the meetup went well. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with talking if you got something to say!
You pulled yourself together flawlessly. One thing I miss about having long hair is the effortless updos that can be accomplished on lazy days. *sigh*
-Hannah
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Emma
Amazing dress. I have a massive soft spot for 70’s dresses like this!
Emma Xx
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Marie McGrath
I’m so sorry you had such a horrible night’s sleep, but I’m glad you got to go out all the same. This dress looks SOOO pretty on you and I love it with the messy updo. Your plans of snacking and watching Disney movies sounds like heaven on Earth, I wish I was doing that too!!
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