THOUGHTS ON SUMMER

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Summer days are coming to an end. It’s a bitter sweet feeling. On the one hand I’m ready for our routine, scheduled activities (mixed in with a little after school freedom), and cozy evenings snuggled inside with the window cracked just enough to feel the Autumn chill. On the other hand as exhausted as I am, it’s been such a pleasure having both my babies home and being able to do whatever we like, whenever we like.

I think there’s a lot of pressure for “summer fun”. There’s this unspoken thing that makes you feel like your kids schedule needs to be jam packed with constant activities. Our summer was a mix of both and I found myself freaking out the other night and consumed with guilt. Did we do enough? Did the kids have fun? Could I have planned more activities/trips? Then I woke up and felt good about, well, everything. We had plenty of play dates, trips to the park and fun activities around NYC. But we also had slow mornings, days where we never left the house and watched movies, played games, and read books.  I honestly believe those days and memories are just as important as the latter. Sometimes moms (or at least me) feel like we constantly need to be doing or moving and when we slow down we’re not doing enough. My kids are happy, constantly laughing , and right now they love being with ME. This season will surely pass and one day the last thing they will want to do is spend their summers at home with me. So I’m soaking it all in and as this Summer winds down I hope you take a moment to reflect on the fact that all you do – no matter how big or small – is more than enough.

Lillie’s romper c/o voilà bebe | Lucas’s shirt c/o voilà bebe (both items now on sale!)

SUMMA SUMMA TIME

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“Summertime, and the livin’ is easy..”

Summertime in NYC. It’s my absolute favorite (after Fall of course). The warm, muggy air, the buzz of children playing, music blaring from corner stores and late night get togethers on stoops. Another plus are the birthday parties. Lots of friends gathering in local parks, pizza take-out, and love. So much love. We kicked off the summer in Brooklyn to celebrate little Oak who turned two and the day was absolute perfection. We are so ready for more warm, beautiful days just like this.

Lucas and Lillie’s bathing suits from elle evans 

SUMMERTIME SNAPS

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A few snaps of my boy that make me happy. We are in this awkward phase with his hair – it’s not long but not short, it gets in his eyes, and most days I pull it up into a very manly bun or pony (which I honestly LOVE). I’ve asked him several times if he wants a haircut and the answer is always no so we are waiting it out until it’s longer which I think I think will be adorable for Fall! Any who, summer days are around the corner and I’m excited for his first official romp of the season in our local splash pad. 8 weeks left of just my boy and I and I plan to make every moment count. Lots of mama and Lucas dates to come.

You can see more of this look and outfit info over on babiekins! 

 

MAGIC

I’m a lucky girl. Florida means family for me. And this lady is my long distance sister. And those adorable boys of hers? They are my world. We talk on the phone. We face time. A LOT (oh hey husbands, sorry about that ;). But there’s nothing like seeing those beautiful faces in the flesh. We got to spend one glorious day together sharing lots of laughs and piña coladas. It was also the first time our significant others got to meet and it just solidified everything in a way. Does that make sense? I hope so. Either way, I’m missing my babes but I treasure the memories we got to create and I can’t wait to see  my clan again in just 4 short months. Hip hip to magical friendships. 

SUNSHINE FOR THE SOUL

^^Thanks Mom. For the photo and the thumb print ;)^^
I’m torn. I am missing this beach and that pool something fierce. However it has been such a pleasure sleeping with the windows open the last few nights and feeling the cool breeze fill the room. I not so secretly adore NYC Fall! Autumn lovings aside, we had the best 10 days filled with hot Florida sun and lots and lots of time spent by the water. There is something about the beach that fills my soul with an overwhelming sense of calm and peace. Clearwater, we will back before you know it. 

FLORIDA HANGS | WE’RE BACK!

Clearwater, Florida. You have my heart forever. I have been traveling down to the Sunshine state to visit my aunties since I was a baby and Lucas has followed suit. We spent the last 10 days soaking in lots of family time, backyard hangs, and endless hours sans shoes and pants. What’s better than a toddler running around with a garden hose and thinking it’s the best thing ever? Not much I tell you. We all had such a wonderful time and it was a much needed break from reality. I apologize in advance for the photo dumps coming your way this week. 

We were greeted at the airport by a familiar crisp breeze and it looks like Fall will be arriving right on time. Summer you were so good to us and you will be missed. Now bring on the pumpkin spiced lattes! 

SUMMER DAYS ARE NEAR

Summer days are near. Yes, yes they are. We came back from the most delicious weather in Nola (a post coming this week..I promise!) to even better, somehow more delectably scrumptious NYC sun. Low to mid 70’s, sunshine, and a killer breeze to top it off. I can’t tell you how long I (and every other New Yorker) have been waiting for this. I promised myself this winter while zipping up my North Face and putting on my snow boots for the one millionth time that I would NOT be that person. Ya know. The one who complains all winter long how they “just can’t wait for summer!” and then BOOM – one week into the heat proclaims how Fall needs to hurry up and get here. Nope. Mark my word. I will grin and bear the stinky subway (what’s with that anyways? there’s a Duane Reade on every corner stocked with deodorant my fellow NYC peeps. justtttt saying…), my inevitably sweaty back, and the endless applications of sunscreen. Because this winter was just that bad. And FYI. City summers are pretty bad ass. So yea. Summer days are near. I can feel it. 
Lucas’s tee c/o little nuggets