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Life Lately // a Balancing Act as a Mom of 3

August 8, 2018 by Rachel 22 Comments

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Oh, hi! I promise I’m not just over here having babies and leaving you high and dry. I’m also living a relatively normal life — or at least trying to!

Here’s what we’ve been up to recently:

Bottoms Up Yoga at Sibling Revelry Brewing. 

I jumped at the opportunity to meet up with some fellow Cleveland bloggers for an afternoon of yoga, beers, and laughs, courtesy of Bottoms Up Yoga at Sibling Revelry Brewing!

I brought my mom, Mimi, with me so that she could hang with the big kids while I brought Mila in with me. I mean, she’s a newborn and sleeps most of the time anyway — and this was a class with a bunch of gals I know really well anyway!

Well, she started making those newborn grunts while sleeping in her car seat. I spent most of the time rocking her car seat in between downward dogs before I just gave up halfway through our flow and stepped out.

I ended up ordering some food and sitting down with a flight of IPAs to wait for the class to finish and for Mimi to arrive back with the big kids, so it all worked out in the end.

Sometimes you've just gotta put yourself out there and try to do something fun, even if the end result looks different from what you planned Click To Tweet

Sometimes you’ve just gotta put yourself out there and try to do something fun, even if the end result looks different from what you planned, right?!

The Cleveland Flea.

I’m not a big shopper. I’m just not. But one of the events I most look forward to each month is the Cleveland Flea. Perhaps because it combines my love of Northeast Ohio with my love of finding unique items and food? Yep, that’s probably it!

Well, the last Flea I brought both of the girls with me on a little girls day out. We ate donuts from The Vegan Doughnut Company and walked around for a bit before we settled into a cozy spot for some relaxation and people watching.

Remy is such a social child and she really loves to be given a little space to explore, so I let her do her thing for a bit while I fed Mila.

Work.

I’ve been back to work for weeks now and it’s not all that bad. Mila is with me at all times and the bigger kids have the chance to play and get some energy out for a bit in a different environment. I start teaching cycling again in just a few weeks so our schedule will get even busier, but I’m anxious to get back into the swing of teaching again!

Prepping for Kindergarten.

Ari starts Kindergarten in a week. I’m so excited for him and anxious at the same time. Our school shopping is nearly complete and I have his teacher and room assignment! The only thing we have left to do is attend orientation!

It’s safe to say I’m going to be a complete wreck those first few days. I don’t know if I’ll actually cry, or if my anxiety will just go into overdrive. I know for certain he is ready. He’s so excited and hasn’t even muttered a word about being nervous.

Food Fridays al Fresco at Cascade Plaza.

So many amazing things have been happening in my city over this last year. There are so many events happening on a daily basis (oftentimes at the same time), I’m bummed I’m not able to make them all. Such is life with three kids, I suppose!

But one of the events I knew we had to make it to was Food Fridays al Fresco, which happens every Friday during lunch in Cascade Plaza in downtown Akron. Basically, a bunch of food trucks, backyard games, and live music smack dab in the middle of a weekday!

I was adventurous enough to take all three kids out to this while solo-parenting. It was an adventure, but they had fun running around the big, grassy, plaza.

Edgewater Beach, Cleveland.

While searching for new places to take the kids, a friend suggested going to Edgewater Park and walking along the beach. It was a gorgeous day so I thought, why not?

The water was closed due to rough current, but the kids only really cared about the sand anyway. We walked and explored and played before giving in to the heat and heading back home.

Northeast Ohioans are lucky to have so many adventurous places to explore. This was just the tip of the iceberg for us and I cannot wait to continue taking my kids on these little adventures.


 

In reflecting on all that we’ve been up to lately, I can confidently say that adding a third baby changed everything and yet changed nothing. We’re still doing our thing. We’re still living our lives. We’re still having fun, and working, and playing. It just looks a little different.

In what fun ways

have you been

exploring lately?

 

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  1. Tanvi Rastogi

    August 8, 2018 at 1:28 pm

    Looks like you have been staying busy and active. That yoga class looked like fun.

    ❥ tanvii.com

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  2. Mary Leigh

    August 8, 2018 at 9:58 pm

    Wow. You all don’t slow down! Looks like you all have been staying busy with lots of fun things going on! Here’s to a great back to school season!

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  3. TMS

    August 9, 2018 at 12:34 am

    Okay, seriously, your summer looks amazing. An adorable baby plus all kinds of fun stuff!!

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  4. Marina

    August 9, 2018 at 4:37 am

    What a lovely family, your kids are adorable x

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  5. jessica

    August 9, 2018 at 10:21 am

    You’re doing great mama. Back to school schedules were so hard for me last year with a tiny babe. Good luck!

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  6. Kimberly @ Delightfully Designing

    August 9, 2018 at 2:40 pm

    Absolutely loved this post. I have two boys but this is exactly what it looks like to be a mom! Loved your outings and all the fun stuff you do with your kids. Sweet life!

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  7. Mallory

    August 9, 2018 at 6:32 pm

    How fun! I have gone to a beer and yoga class like that before and may have to add that to my monthly activities list!

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  8. Amy (Savory Moments)

    August 9, 2018 at 8:26 pm

    What adorable kiddos and it’s great that you can do that yoga class with your baby.

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  9. Rachelle

    August 9, 2018 at 9:42 pm

    Back to school is no joke!! Hope it all goes well, you’re doing a great job!!

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  10. Aditi

    August 9, 2018 at 11:31 pm

    That donut looks yummy and your kids re totally adorable. Wishing you a great school year ahead.

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  11. Courtney N Spena

    August 10, 2018 at 9:45 am

    You guys get to do the coolest stuff!! Also is that mac and cheese from a food truck?? Because OMG!!!

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  12. Jenni LeBaron

    August 10, 2018 at 10:52 am

    It looks like you’ve been up to a ton of stuff. Good for you for taking advantage of the summer before school starts. Also, those shells & cheese from the food truck look awesome!

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  13. Courtney Byers

    August 10, 2018 at 1:36 pm

    It looks like y’all are having so much fun! I am sure balancing 3 kiddos is hard, but you look like you’re a pro at it <3

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  14. Jordan Schoepflin

    August 10, 2018 at 4:02 pm

    Wow your kids are adorable- looks like you are really mastering balancing life with kids!

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  15. Kayla

    August 10, 2018 at 6:01 pm

    Recently had my fourth baby, and man o man I feel ya!! Balancing is really hard sometimes, and I take it Day to day .

    Reply
  16. kerri

    August 10, 2018 at 8:20 pm

    I sure can be hard, but you’re doing great!

    Reply
  17. Kim Spaetti

    August 10, 2018 at 10:04 pm

    So glad you’re still able to do all the things you were doing. And it looks like a pretty good life you have going on there! <3

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  18. corinne

    August 11, 2018 at 11:00 am

    awww I love all these photos! We are TTC for baby #3, and I’ve been wondering how other moms juggle everything so this was perfect for me!

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  19. Nicole Banuelos

    August 13, 2018 at 12:37 am

    You are staying so busy! I can’t keep up with my 3 and one of mine is old enough to help with the other two! lol

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  20. Shani | Sunshine & Munchkins

    August 13, 2018 at 12:55 am

    I had my third baby 5 months ago and we are still trying to figure out how to do things, haha! Although I will say that it’s getting easier to get out of the house with the kids and go places without my husband having to be there to help.

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  21. Kippi

    August 13, 2018 at 10:57 pm

    Enjoy those cute kiddos!

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  22. World in Eyes

    August 4, 2020 at 3:07 pm

    it sounds like you had a great time there and enjoyed much..well glad you shared this with us..great work though..

    Reply

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