A few good wins
Today I woke up at 5.
I hit the snooze once, but I on that second alarm I jumped right out of bed; and made it to that 5:45 am workout. The one I so often miss.
I came home and showered and washed and dried my hair. And I picked out a cute outfit.
Then MM and I headed to NYC.
Weekend Recap
This past weekend was pretty low key- but exactly what we needed after one long week.
Friday we headed to nearby Darien. I enjoyed a much needed infrared sauna at Inner Light while Phil walked around town with MM. We then met some friends for an early dinner at Bodega, which serves some of the best tacos and Mexican street corn around.
Masala Baby
Two and a half days into a summer sans-camp, and we have been logging some major hours at our local beach.
I'll admit: I was a little intimated at the thought of not having daily structured activities with MM after a full year of school and a few months of camp. But, in some ways, its only now starting to feel like summer time.
Rainbows
Last month, our girl turned three.
Gosh, where does the time go?
The past few years I've thrown together some Pinterest-inspired parties- Maddie in Onederland, followed by a sunshine themed brunch to celebrate year two.
Playing Hooky
Yesterday, I tried to play Supermom.
As someone that quite vocally rejects the idea of the perfect parent, this was entirely out of character. But I woke up inspired: to try to be organized, and responsible, and run like clockwork.
A Week In Nevis
This post has been a long time coming!
If you follow along on Instagram, you may have noticed we spent a week as a family in Nevis, located in the heart of the Caribbean. We fell instantly in love- the people, the vistas, the food and the energy all made for one of the most amazing family vacations. It was the perfect combination of action and tranquility- perfect for traveling with the littles. Sure, it can take a trek to get there- plane, and car and boat, oh my- but once you're there, it is so worth it.
From my Mama
Hi, Friends! It’s been a while. MM finished her first official year of school, and the end of the year got a bit crazier than I had anticipated.
Masters in Motherhood
Little known fact: I’m credits away from my Masters in Education.
And before there was Maddie, there were classrooms. A lot of them. First as a student, then as both teacher and pupil. And while I never found my name on the classroom door, I was a substitute teacher as I chipped away at my secondary degree.
Mother's Day Gift Guide
Mother's Day is in just a few days; but there's still enough time to squeeze in some last minute shopping. This year we'll be out of town for the holiday- you guessed it, back to Mickey's House we go- so we'll be forgoing a traditional Mother's Day brunch in exchange for the Magic Kingdom and mouse ears.
Gifting Tiny Gardens
And just like that- another Mother’s Day is upon us. It’s crazy how time flies in this season of life- in this chapter called Motherhood.
This year will be my third Mother’s Day as a proud mama- as the happy recipient of flowers and chocolates and crafts made by tiny toddler fingers.
36 Hours in Rhode Island
I found Moore House boutique stays where I find most of my favorite things these days- via Instagram. I instantly fell in love with their dreamy aesthetic; the tiny squares of their feed filled with bright, coastal living spaces punctuated with the most perfect blend of neutrals, vibrant greenery and classic, vintage finds.