CARLY FALL IN CENTRAL PARK

I have to share these photos before we turn the calendar to December! My friend Sam and I so wish we lived closer to each other– but it’s always a good excuse for us to “meet in the middle” in NYC. We’ve been going to Central Park and it’s the perfect place to get a walk in with a girlfriend, let the kids play, and get some cute photos along the way.

We finally got a date on the calendar to make it happen and we lucked out with a stunning day. It made me think about how I drove into the city with a baby who was only a couple of weeks old. Looking back, I can’t believe I did that… but it was also such an affirming event as a new mom. Sam gave me such confidence during that city visit! I followed her lead with breastfeeding in public (I was terrified to do it at first!) and handling a crying baby when I felt a little overwhelmed. Being there with the baby-turned-toddler and Sam and her two kids made me take stock of just how far I’ve come!!

As much fun as I have with Sam, Jack has just as much fun with Sam’s children Peter and Kit! Kit and Jack are only a few months apart and Peter is basically Jack’s idol right now. Jack wanted to do everything Peter did– from scoping out squirrels and going down the slide at the park.