I've been super emotional about my son starting high school this year. I didn't share it much but it definitely made for some tough days this past summer. Being a mom is tough stuff and each new phase has it's challenges. There were so many days this summer where I just hoped and prayed that I had done enough or was a good enough mom over the past 14 years to reassure myself he is ready to leave the nest as a high schooler this year. To be honest, I felt like I didn't do enough over the past 14 years, that I could've done SO MUCH BETTER. Some of those days were dark. But when I look at him it's easy to see he's SO READY and he's becoming an amazing young man. Even though I know there were moments I could've done better, I am giving myself some grace and reminding myself I did my best and there is no such thing as a perfect mom. I still have days where I am a little sad at how quickly this has all happened, but I am also embracing the FUN of being a mom to a high schooler! There are so many fun and exciting moments... and still a few more terrifying ones (like how do I decorate a float for the Homecoming parade? I'm hoping Google and Pinterest can help with that one)!
September is definitely the sweet spot between humid summer days and cold winter days so I am trying to soak it up as much as I can. Layering a simple white tee with a cardigan is the perfect EASY look that I love and it works so well with the weather too. I'm taking my love for a white on white look right into fall with creamy whites like this tee and cardigan combo. I don't know what it is that makes me so obsessed with this combo lately... but I just love it. Add some distressed denim (always a favorite!) and leopard flats and I could wear this simple look everyday!
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