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I SEE WHAT YOU ALL WERE TALKING ABOUT NOW. You kno

I SEE WHAT YOU ALL WERE TALKING ABOUT NOW. You know, the whole thing of Moms + their boys….OH MY GOSH. 😭😩😍 Basically, he can do no wrong, ever in my book and he will love me forever and ever as far as I’m concerned. That’s all. Okay, that’s not all - I actually have a REALLY good code for y’all today with a company that I have adored since I had Blake - @kindredbravely. I actually just shared their nursing sports bra in my MUST HAVE sports bra guide last week and I have used their nursing pads + bras for both kids. Here I’m wearing their PJs which are the softest things ever and again, nursing/pregnancy friendly people. So the code is “JESSKB20” and trust me when I tell you, you need to run and use it. Now...that’s all. 😉 #KindredBravelyPartner

Ya know... we did our best at getting everyone in

Ya know... we did our best at getting everyone in the photo (the second pic isn’t that bad actually, I just love Blake’s face in this first one) 🤪😂 BUT we had such a fun little afternoon in the backyard + it had to be somewhat documented. ✌🏻

This was about the extent of our Memorial Day beca

This was about the extent of our Memorial Day because my dang stomachaches just can’t quit. 😩🙄 We did go to my parents for lunch though, then Marcus let me take a quick nap + then we ordered in and hung on the patio. Now I’m off to take a bath, but not without first saying thank you to all of those that have given their lives for our freedom and those that have and do serve our country everyday and today 💕🇺🇸 #MemorialDay

Found these on my phone that Blake took tonight of

Found these on my phone that Blake took tonight of Nash and I’m in love 😍 Good captures my girl!

Last night consisted of a mega mental breakdown. T

Last night consisted of a mega mental breakdown. Today made up for it with some much needed Mother Nature + family time. 🥰💕 #Balance 😂 #Idahome #Idaho

The best pic we got from today as a family for Bla

The best pic we got from today as a family for Blake’s little dance “recital”. I’m not going to lie it honestly broke my heart because it was only three girls a time and their parents, everyone spaced apart and idk...I’m just ready for things to be normal. They’re slowly getting there here in Idaho, but you know what I’m saying, like really normal. But regardless she did so great, loved wearing make up and it was fun to watch her do something she loves so much. 💕

I mean would it even be an accurate representation

I mean would it even be an accurate representation of real life if both kids were looking at the camera at the same time? Nope. So here you go. Today was 🤪😩🤗😬😫 Seriously, life is a wild ride and I’m trying to have faith and hold on but sometimes it’s just too much and really hard. So I’m doing my best to purely focus on the positive aspects. 🥰 Happy Thursday. ✌🏻 #liketkit http://liketk.it/2Plqo @liketoknow.it #LTKFamily

Just working on v important things today like drin

Just working on v important things today like drinking Starbucks + printing Blake 1748294 coloring pages. You know, just changing the world one sip at a time. 🤪😂 Also I feel like 95% of my days the last two months have started with me in work out clothes and then me getting ready for bed in same said clothes. 🤷🏼‍♀️

My guy 💕🥰 and his love for Boise state. 🤪

My guy 💕🥰 and his love for Boise state. 🤪😂 #BlueandOrangeEverything

Please do yourself a favor and go watch Blake’s

Please do yourself a favor and go watch Blake’s “cooking show” on my stories. She’s seriously at one of my favorite ages right now, it’s like she’s a tiny little adult 😂 (with a whole lot more sass). And she is OBSESSED with Nash, as is he with her. I dreamt of these days with TWO babies and well while it’s tough sometimes, I’m in pure heaven. 💕🥰

Let’s talk mental health for a minute. Because n

Let’s talk mental health for a minute. Because not going to lie - it’s not a big topic I’ve seen lately during all this chaos and it’s a very important one. Honestly - how can most of us NOT be struggling right now? Especially when it’s something a lot of us battled before, but now it’s escalated with fear, anxiety and literally being stuck inside to just sit and dwell on it all day long. I don’t know all the answers, nor have I figured out the perfect “fix” for it, but I’m mainly just here to tell you you’re not alone and like myself, many of us are struggling with depression, anxiety and whatever else right now at an all time high. So check in on your friends, your loved ones + let’s pray for normal life soon and the strength to push forward even when things are hard. We’re strong, sometimes we just need a reminder of it, don’t give up on yourself. 💕💪🏻 #mentalhealth #postpartum

Sno-cones for dinner. ✌🏻#coolmom #snowcones

Sno-cones for dinner. ✌🏻#coolmom #snowcones

If you ask anyone who knows me - I hate napping. I

If you ask anyone who knows me - I hate napping. I know, it’s weird. I mean does it sound appealing, yes + do I want to nap? Yes. But I’m annoyingly that person that just wants to go, go, go and I just feel unproductive if I’m not constantly doing something. 😂🤷🏼‍♀️ Which has made the last 6+ months rough because about 60% of the time I don’t feel great and I’m exhausted (and like today a nap was necessary) and the other 40% of the time I’m trying to do everything I couldn’t. Not feeling well is so frustrating, especially when not a single doctor so far can seem to figure out why. And honestly, it puts me in such a downer and bad mood. I mean between IVF, then pregnancy and now this I feel like I haven’t felt like myself or “great” in two+ years. But it has humbled me and given me a chance to step back and focus on the really important things. So while it’s so frustrating and I just want answers, I’m trying to be positive and remember how blessed we really are because it could be so much worse. Anyways, that’s all. Just being real 😂🤷🏼‍♀️ Life isn’t always rainbows and butterflies but I’m doing my best to make it that as much as possible. #IVF #Motherhood

STOP GROWING UP. 😭😫 BUT MY GOSH YOU’RE SO

STOP GROWING UP. 😭😫 BUT MY GOSH YOU’RE SO CUTE.😍

She’s been really into taking pictures lately an

She’s been really into taking pictures lately and well, I’m not mad she made us take this one. 💕 It’s really fun to see the world through her eyes. It’s also really unflattering and my camera roll is full of photos from the same angle you get when you accidentally open your forward facing camera. 🙃👍🏻😅😂 #Motherhood

Actually footage of me tonight pouring one large b

Actually footage of me tonight pouring one large bowl of Lucky Charms + not giving AF about really anything. I was going to make cookies but that sounded like too much work. Today did me in y’all, like I’m done, tapped, hit my max, exhausted and overwhelmed. Sometimes things are too much, decisions are hard, the future is unknown and you need to just veg out, eat junk food and watch reality TV so that’s what I’m doing. Tomorrow will be a new day. Real Housewives here I come. ✌🏻 #Motherhood #RealLife #Quarantine

This entire week I’ve just been thinking - where

This entire week I’ve just been thinking - where in the world has the time gone? I mean currently with quarantine, it’s going V slow each day, yet somehow I’m like it’s been two months!? Time is crazy once you hit adulthood, but especially once you have kids. Anyways - announcement so listen up 😉 Time have been tough lately as we all now….so I am excited to let y’all know about this! Mark your calendars, because this Friday at 9:30 AM MST I will be live over @madegoodfoods (so follow them to be ready) supporting their #MadeGoodMoments campaign and chatting about how we are keeping busy in quarantine! With specific activities and ideas for the littles because I got chu. I’ll remind you again Thursday evening/Friday morning before but get ready it’s going to be good! Their entire goal though with this campaign is to hopefully spread a little kindness and bring smiles to your faces all month long by giving y’all the change to win $500 and a bundle of snacks (like REALLY good snacks) every day! Run over to their page to check out how. #MadeGoodPartner

We threw a little graduation “party” today for

We threw a little graduation “party” today for these two (because well they’re not going to get a ceremony this year😭). And before anyone gets at me, Idaho is mainly opened back up (so this is allowed) and it was just close family, not an actual party we are still being V cautious over here even with things opened back up. Now that we have that out of the way 🤦🏼‍♀️, first, Blake - I’m so sad to see you starting kindergarten next year because that means you’re growing up but I’m so freaking proud of you. You are the smartest, sweetest (and sassiest) little girl and we love you so dang much. You’re going to do big things baby girl. // Now - Marcus, you’re a freaking rockstar. The last two years (well make that several years of school ) have not been easy, in fact you were gone about 90% of the time between grad school, coaching and teaching and most days I thought I was going to lose my mind trying to work and watch littles all day. BUT YOU DID IT (we, can I say “we” did it?🤪😂) - YOU OFFICIALLY HAVE YOUR MASTERS and I’m so dang proud of you. You killed it, all while being an incredible Dad and amazing husband. I love you so much and am so lucky to have you. 💕 Here’s to the future + hopefully good/big things coming! #graduation #gradschool

EIGHT MONTHS?! 😭 I can’t believe it. Seriousl

EIGHT MONTHS?! 😭 I can’t believe it. Seriously....time is a thief. As you can see these pictures are getting harder and harder to take because someone doesn’t want to sit still. 😂🤪 Let’s see ... updates - as of earlier this week he is wiggling his way everywhere. I wouldn’t call it army crawling it’s more of a snake move but he’s great at it and quick. 😂 Sooooo Daddy + Gaga (grandpa) are working on baby gates. Ummm he said his first (like clearly repeating) word yesterday and it was “MAMA”😭😭! He loves to eat, like all day long kind of love, he’s definitely my kind of guy there 🙃 He babbles all day long and just wants to get into EVERYTHING...which I’m realizing is going to be so fun 😬😳 (not) and he is honestly the best. We are all so obsessed with him, especially Blake - she tells him everyday at some point “I love you so much Nash” and I melt into a puddle on the floor because while the days are freaking long and rough a lot of the times, I’m so freaking lucky to have them and their Daddy. 💕 #MonthsofNash

🌟 ✨ G I V E A W A Y ✨ // First off this lit

🌟 ✨ G I V E A W A Y ✨ // First off this little series of photos are some of my favorite ever. It just feels like us. 💕 Now, DAY 4 of our Mother’s Day giveaways! Today we are giving away a $150 gift card to @saranoniblanket (THE SHOP WITH OUR FAVORITE BLANKETS EVER) AND $150 to Target. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Entering is easy as usual, just follow the directions below: .
To enter:
1️⃣ Like this photo
2️⃣ Follow @jessicasoakes and @saranoniblanket
3️⃣ Tag a mama friend in the comments, each tag counts as an entry. Please comment one tag per comment.
4️⃣ BONUS ENTRY: share this post on your stories!
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Giveaway ends Saturday and winner will be announced Sunday.

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