It’s raining again here in DC. Yuck. I had a mini debate this morning about whether to wear Wellies vs. Bean Boots. I chose my J. Crew Wellies, because I plan on wearing my Bean Boots to crew practice. I hate having to walk to class balancing my laptop, cellphone, tote bag, umbrella, etc.
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Carly A. Riordan
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When a stranger offers to take a photo of you and your boys and it ends up being a framer 🫶🏻🥹 Jack is at the perfect age for fun adventures like a trip to the farm (and not just any ole farm, @oldmcdonaldhasafarm!). 🌽 🐄 🐷 👩🏻🌾 We fed the cows, played with the kittens, said hello to bunnies, watched piggies race, saw one month old calves… so much fun for an almost three year old! (And Rory is more than happy to come along for the ride!)
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The night this photo was taken was one of the most beautiful evenings– we had dinner with our friends outside at Millie’s. Taking turns bouncing Rory and keeping Jack on track to eat his dinner. I couldn’t tell you a single thing that was discussed between rushed bites and standing up and sitting back down only to stand back up again. (In my memory, I was just completely preoccupied with trying to keep Rory out of the sun.) When the final drop of our margaritas were sipped and the last chip with guacamole was consumed, we all got up to go catch the sunset on the beach– bedtimes be damned! As we were walking, my brother in law carrying Rory and Jack on Mike’s shoulders (I was trailing behind with my phone snapping pictures), a man walked by us and said “it may not seem like it, but these are the best days of your life.” He got choked up telling us about his children; I got choked up thinking about how lucky we are. The air was cool and the sun was painting the sky with cotton candy colors and I said to Mike, “I’m so overwhelmed all the time but it’s the best kind of overwhelm.” I feel like I’m drowning most days– there’s always more to do and less time to do it in– and I’m touched out and overstimulated and my brain is most definitely mush. And they’re still the very best days. 🫶🏻
I’m Carly! I have been creating content online for over fifteen years- I started my blog my freshman year of college and now I’m a 34 year old mom of two little boys.
Right now I am finding the sweet spot of mothering and working. I am creating a magical, simple childhood for my boys while still finding time to do things that fill my own cup like working out, reading, practicing photography, and needlepointing.
I feel best when I put on a cute outfit in the morning and a tiny bit of makeup and have my hair blown out… but I also want to be comfortable and I am embracing my wrinkles and I’m letting my hair go grey.
My dream is to own a bookstore (one day!!), I am a huge homebody (major JOMO), and I’d love for to follow along! 🫶🏻
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A “Wellie” day here too!!! My suggestion to deal with the rainy days and jean attire is to wear one of my slickers! I do however have my collapsible umbrellas, my golf umbrellas and my pretty wood handle umbrella. Their are so many choices and you need pink and green….Lilly have any???
Betsy
Oops!!! Correcting previous error… should be There, not Their…I absolutely hate making mistakes …should proof read my writings before hitting post!!!
Betsy
You can’t go wrong with a Burberry umbrella. I have a hot pink one and I love it! For a less expensive option, Target actually has some cute, preppy umbrellas right now.
Hello!! I love your blog. You are such a sweetie. By the way, if you’re ever near Alexandria and you see a middle-aged blonde woman with spiky hair wearing something of Lily wearing wellies and riding a pink vintage bike – that would be me! Make sure you wave.
By the way, my favorite Lily store is in Old Towne (Tickled Pink).
Hopefully, by the weekend it will warm up and be sunny. Spring can’t be too far.
Hillbilly Debutante
i agree that the burberry umbrella is a great choice. you may also want to look at j.crew. at one time they had very cute one with whales. best of luck!
J-Crew always has fun umbrellas!
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Thanks!
Mine is LP … and it cheers up any blah day. Xoxo-BLC
I have a real cute Burberry, a gucci, a christian dior, and might get a new pink one with green mono…