Who gives a shit about Decorative Pillows?

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I just need to vent about a few things really quick. I’m sure some of you guys can relate and some of you have much bigger problems, so my apologies in advance.

-First of all, my almost 4-year-old has been in pre-school for a full month now. That means for an entire month at least one person in my house has been sick at all times. There has yet to be one day when I don’t get snot smeared on my shirt.

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when you get knocked down, part-2

So as I mentioned in

https://slightlysarahblog.com/2016/09/08/when-you-get-knocked-down-part-1/

 This is personal writing that I did not intend to share. So the letter below is a very raw piece I wrote to my child. I feel compelled to share all of this now because of the shadow and stigma attached to any child labeled “less than perfect”.

This is a piece I wrote for Eve the night before she had her “evaluation”. I write both girls letters on and off so they have them when they are older. I did not realize how scared I really was until I read this back to myself.

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When you get knocked down-Part 1

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These next few posts were actually not written for this blog, they were just my person pieces, written because that’s how I deal with stress. I decided to blog this part of my life because I think maybe it could help someone else. Also, it is real, true and very relevant to me, and that is what I promise you guys when I write.

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Wedding Pics

I don’t think these pictures need a lot of my yammering, just enjoy.

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A Wedding Story Part 4 – DIY follow up & all the awesome Details

 

So I feel like I have been waiting forever to write this post. I wanted to wait for my professional pictures because honestly I knew nothing could do it justice like Justin’s photo’s. Which by the way, if you need an awesome photographer please check out https://slightlysarahblog.com/2016/05/22/wedding-story-part-2-all-of-the-moving-pieces/ . You will find Justin there. In fact, everyone in part 2  killed it. I was super lucky. So I’m just going to rattle everything off at you guys, enjoy my random blabbing.

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Happy Slump-Day

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Hey guys, back from vacation for about two weeks now and I have written you guys a few posts. None of them are finished or edited yet, because basically I am in a slump. I try to always write as honestly as I can, so today this is what ya get.

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Fishing Message

Hey Guys,

I’m off and running for our last summer vacation and WEDDING. So much to do and so little time. My laundry is not even done yet, and the kids aren’t packed. I think I need a spray tan, right?  AHHHHHHH! Anyway, I’m about to go into beast mode “travel mom”. I’ll be back in a couple weeks with lots of fun stories and sarcasm. In the meantime, follow me on Instagram ( slightly_sarah ).

 

Love, love, love

 

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(This is my daughter and I on a camel ride this spring. Totally irrelevant but it was so fun.)

Wedding Story Part-3. A DIY Wedding

View More: http://justintearney.pass.us/sarah_ericA DIY WEDDING

This wedding has involved a ton of DIY projects. Mostly because I am a creative person, surrounded by a bunch of equally creative people. DIY’ing has also saved us money, and offered some originality that may otherwise be lost.

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Wedding Story Part-2. All of the moving pieces

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Hosting a wedding at a private residence is like starting with a totally blank slate. It’s totally awesome and yet very overwhelming at the same time.

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About Me

Hi Guys,

I’m Sarah, and this is my blog Slightly Sarah. I’m only slightly Sarah now because I’m mostly, mom, and wife, and daughter, friend, or whatever else you want to call me. Like most moms, I sort of lost my identity after having kids. That is exactly why I write this blog.

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