traveling without baby

I mentioned before that next month we will be leaving bennet for the first time for a cruise. we are flying my mom down to stay with her for 5 days while i am so very far away on a boat in the sea. i am mostly excited but also very nervous. i would be a lot better if we were going away somewhere close so it's a little daunting to know i am gonna be so far away. but my mom is the best and i am so thankful she will be here for bennet. living in another state has made it hard for them to see each other and spend time so i am excited for them. i know mimi is so excited!

i also mentioned before that i have been doing 30 day shred. although i haven't been able to do it EVERY day. i figure though that i am working out most days and that is better then none at all. but the extra pounds are hanging on for dear life. i don't think i will be too excited to squeeze into my one piece. i did get a big floppy hat so i am excited about that. now i just need to find a cute cover up haha. before we go i am able to do a little shopping (i am babysitting for my old nanny family at the end of this month. the little girls LOVE bennet so we are looking forward to it and the $$ i am getting for doing it) i have been doing some online browsing but will most likely just go to forever 21 and francesca's do you have a francesca's in your town? i absolutely love this store! the prices are not too bad either! so all that to say here are some of the items from these stores that are currently waiting in my bag:

this dress would be perfect for a nice dinner aboard ship or when we dock in the Bahamas.

i am obsessed with this bag. i don't have any small purses so i have to buy one before we go.

another bag i love!

my goal, since being a mommy doesn't allow for it most days, is to dress up and wear heals like the whole time! these are a must

this ring set is so fun and cute!

i need to start wearing earrings.

i have a ton of stuff i want from forever 21 too. i am excited at the thought of dressing up a lot!

even though i am really nervous to leave my baby, i think this trip will be good for everyone. i am really excited to reconnect with pete and for my mom and bennet to spend lots of time together.

now time to go shopping!