Somehow, I only have two finals out of my five classes. I feel pretty lucky, except I have MANY final papers. I’m currently working on my second to last paper for my ethics class and I’m just about dying doing so. Philosophy is not for everyone, and I believe I am the perfect example. Thinking…
Phew. So this weekend was far from normal. The Heavyweights were scheduled to race UVa here in DC this weekend. Friday would normally be spent doing a shorter workout preparing for the race the next day, but the wind was pretty bad so we had a late launch. Luckily, our coach found a little…
An organization at Georgetown puts on an annual “Diplomatic Ball” where diplomats from a ton of countries come and the students get to mingle with them. When I first heard about it, I wasn’t planning on attending. But then, one of my friends decided to go, so, obviously, I just had to go. I quickly…
If you’re like me, you’re closet is overflowing with Lacoste. I wear it ALL the time. I just got an email for 25% off purchases of 100 dollars or more. YAY! Just type in FRIEND09 🙂 UPDATE: Tucker Blaire is having a ONE day sale today. Buy a belt and get a FREE Key…
It’s the second day of April, and the second rainy day in a row. My lifesaver for days like these: Vineyard Vines Nor’Easter Jacket. I find myself wearing this nearly everyday. It’s light enough for warm days, but can be layered with fleeces for colder days. The hood makes you look kinda like a duck,…
If you haven’t already noticed, I’m a little bit obsessed with the weather. I seriously check weather.com every five minutes. Especially with crew, I feel like I need to know the EXACT temperature and wind speed. I have the Blackberry application for my cellphone so that with just one little click, my screen is my…
If you asked my dad 5 years ago which of his two daughters would he think would be participating in a sport on the collegiate level, he would have HANDS DOWN said my sister. I have played nearly EVERY sport ever invented for at least one practice: Gymnastics, dance, horseback riding, synchronized swimming, swimming, soccer,…
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. Speaking…
The other day, my Grandma emailed me a picture of herself from when she was younger. First, let me tell you that she is extremely technologically advanced for any generation. I get text messages… Yes, TEXTS… from her throughout the day. Clearly, my love for ribbons and bows is genetic! -College Prepster
I have been calling myself a Chill Mom™️ since having Jack and now I’m realizing that I’m even chiller with Rory. (Like is birth order really less about sibling order and more about the version of mom you’re born to?) I’ve been just rolling with Rory’s infancy and I’m so much happier. Maybe it’s just that I’m more tired with a toddler too, or know that it’s going to go by so fast, or just have more confidence… probably a combination. I feel less obsessive and less stressed out by the details. I’m “making it” without having to fake it. As an example, today I noticed I hadn’t tracked a single nap- just watching sleepy cues and trying to get to a “good enough” pattern as Rory’s naps consolidate. Is he following a ~perfect~ nap schedule? No. Are we thriving? Frankly, yes!
(If you want to read my original Chill Mom post, comment “chill mom” and l’ll send it to you via DM!)
We came, we saw elephants, we ate ice cream 🐘🦒🦓 @ashleybrooke and I always talk about how we became FAST friends. Somehow we have been right there with each other during some of life’s worst moments… so it’s extra sweet that we now get to celebrate the good ones! Watching our boys play together, a little baby in a stroller, and another baby on the way… it’s everything we dreamed of.
Somehow yesterday felt like a week, last month was last year, and last year was a decade ago… but then time is simultaneously going by so fast too. The past ten weeks have gone by in a blink! Everyone warns you it goes by fast and they’re not wrong…. The days are long but oh how I wish time would slow down a bit? Or that maybe I could bottle up a tiny bit of these precious boys at every stage so I could revisit them down the road 🤍
I have grown to LOVE baby wearing. Not only do I think it’s such a nice and cozy way to bond with baby, it’s also incredibly practical, especially when you have a toddler to keep up with too! The @wildbird aerial carrier was a treat for myself- and I’m so obsessed with it. 👶🏼 Leave a comment “wildbird” and I’ll DM you the color I have as well as my personal review of it (including some troubleshooting tips).
Some top level things I like;
- it’s easy to put on!
- it’s so, so comfortable (for me AND baby!)
- the little flap is seamless and provides extra support while baby naps and privacy when we need/want it
This affordable rechargeable LED lamp is cute and then made even cuter with this wicker lampshade! 💡✨ No cords needed- just charge and place wherever you want. (Will be extra perfect for dining outdoors this summer!) 💫 Comment “lamp” and I’ll send you links to the LED lamp ($38 for a pair!) and the lampshade (available in a few styles- including a darling blue).
Not really in the mood to be in photos right now, but I keep telling myself I’ll want to look back on these moments and remember them. (Right?!) when I look at these photos in 10, 20, 30 years…
I hope I remember Jack “rescuing” Rory from a windy tent, not how I stood in front of my closet with tears in my eyes.
I hope I remember watching Jack roll down hills and play hop scotch and scoot down the sidewalk with his besties, not that I caught a glimpse of my reflection and didn’t recognize myself.
I hope I remember sitting outside with my friend happily watching our kids play (while watching the minutes until bedtime tick by), and not that I spent too much time zooming in and examining every new wrinkle on my face.
I hope I remember the pure joy of these early warm days with my little family whom I love so much 🤍
The weather is warming up and I’m feeling slightly more comfortable in my skin every day ☀️ Here’s what I wore last week as a mom of two. I have a two and a half year old toddler and a two month old so I need outfits I feel good in, can chase a little guy around in, AND that I can breastfeed easily while wearing. 🔗 Leave a comment with “OUTFITS” to get links to every outfit I wore!
