The Larson House

Hi- I’m back!

I didn’t intend to take a long break from publishing posts here, but I did and I only recently realized that it wasn’t because I was “being lazy” or “still getting caught up” instead, it was because I truly needed a break.

I shared a lot less online these past seven months. I received many messages asking if I was going through a form of PPD or warning me that I should check into it.

I realized pretty quickly after we adopted Goldie that I wasn’t feeling like myself. All along, I was pretty sure that I just needed some extra time/rest and that everything was going to be ok. I did begin seeing a therapist regularly and I can already see several ways it’s making me a healthier person.

Several times over the past few months I’ve felt the pull to “catch up” here (I know I still have not posted Marigold’s adoption story- and yes, it is coming). But each time I did I realized I just was not ready to re-commit. I eventually realized that I was living in the survival zone and that I needed to just give myself permission to stay there as long as I needed to. I was being the best mom I could, and getting my work done. At the end of the day, after those two things I had nothing left. Over the past seven months there are so many strings I left untied- and I am just now accepting that.

Eventually, enough time went by and I started to wake up with more energy and bandwidth. And seven months later I think I’m feeling 100% again. 🙂

I’ll be back soon with Marigold’s adoption story, photos and videos from China and some more little life updates.

2020 is feeling pretty great over here. I hope it is for you too!

ps. If you’ve noticed my site is looking broken, it should be fixed this weekend!! 🙂

Hi there. I’ve still been in a bit of a fog, but I wanted to get back into the groove of sharing our memories here. We’re currently soaking up our first (slightly) crisp weekend here in Nashville. The weather is so nice!

-I’ve still been finding a lot of cute clothes on Poshmark. If you use the code ELSIELARSON to sign up you’ll get a $10 credit.

-I’ve still been adjusting to our new life with two children, especially since going back to work. It’s definitely getting easier each week, but I’m trying to just keep reminding myself that it’s normal to feel out of sorts amidst such a big life change. It feels really comforting to have my favorite season here and all kinds of new traditions and memories to make with our girls. Augh- I can’t wait for our elf on the shelf to come back.

-Nova and I are doing this Learn To Read workbook everyday and practicing her letters. It’s so much fun to watch her learn.

-We’ve been going to the Target most weekends (thank God for the giant double carts) and our kids think it’s the coolest thing in the world to go in the “spooky aisles” and get scared. hahaha

-Don’t forget I have an Amazon page with all our favorite finds!

Hope you have a great weekend! We’re planning to go to the pumpkin patch and have a playdate. xx

Our first photos as a family of four! I still can’t believe it.

It was only one year ago that we were filling out paperwork to begin our second adoption and this year completely caught us by surprise.

Our first few months together have been a blur, so I’m eternally grateful that our friend, Julia (aka Darling Juliet Photography) came over and captured these photos for us on a beautiful (sweaty lol) summer afternoon. I need to frame them all. Thank you Julia!

We love you forever and ever, Marigold June.