Moments of Musing

August: Summer’s End (almost)

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I have mixed feelings that it is September. On the one hand, I am excited fall is approaching. On the other hand, I am sad to see summer go. Labor Day Weekend is the end of summer in NYC–beaches and pools close and kids go back to school. September is also my last full month home on maternity leave. 🙁
As for August, it was so good to our little family. It consisted of my and my mom’s birthdays; a weekend getaway (Baby L’s first); family time; babywearing; a healthy two-month checkup; redesigning my blog; and enjoying every moment and new memory in between. I feel like my husband and I have gotten into a pretty solid routine, feel way more comfortable as parents, and our marriage has grown stronger.
Cheers to more wonderful moments and memories in this next season of life… but first, we’ll be enjoying one last Summer 2016 getaway! 🙂

Dear summer

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Dear Summer, 

Though our fall and winter were mild, I’ve waited for you for nearly a year. See you are my favorite season of all. And now, I have even more of a reason to look forward to you: the arrival of a #alittlelewis! 

I’m excited for long walks to and on the beach. For dipping my toes in the ocean. For breezy nights spent outside chatting. For bbq’s and even maybe a mini vacation or two.

I’m really looking forward to maternity leave (maybe a post coming about this in the near future). To spend it with the baby and the Mr., my favorite guys in the whole wide world (along with my dad and brother, of course). 

Side note: speaking of my favorite guys, yesterday was Father’s Day and I’d be remiss to mention how amazing of a dad I have and how amazing of a dad I know Mr. l will be. 
Summer, I’m excited for the fireworks and the strolls around gardens and parks. I’m excited for all the fresh blooms. 

Basically, I’m looking forward to it all. 

More Love, Less Hate

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Today, I am mad and sad. Hurt and upset. Angry and scared. But I am also hopeful. Today, I want to say so much and yet nothing at all.

I want to say that love trumps hate. That I will forever hope for a world of peace. That I do not believe there is any good reason for a civilian to own an assault rifle. That there is still–and always will be–good in the world. 


I wish I could say nothing because the world was not constantly at war. But I know that’s not the reality. And I know historically, war seems to be a constant. 

That doesn’t mean I won’t continue hoping. Hoping for more tolerance. For more empathy. For less judgement. For more community. Hoping to raise my child, and any other children we have, in a world where he does not have to fear hate-filled people. 

#PrayersForOrlando #MoreLoveLessHate 

Snapshots of our MDW

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This weekend away was much-needed, lots of fun, and filled with both family and alone time. Plus, phone service was pretty bad so it forces us all to unintentionally unplug a bit. All in all, it was picture perfect. 

Admittedly, I’m more of an ocean girl but lakes are growing on me. (Btw I proudly wore my bikinis sans skirt cover-ups… I figured my body is doing the most amazing thing it’s ever done so why be ashamed of any changes??) 

Here’s a look back at our weekend in snapshots:



My and my brother’s first drive-in!





And my favorite … because I can’t miss the opportunity to take photos while watching a beautiful sunrise 😉

SUMMER KICKOFF

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Can you tell I’m excited by my all caps post title? Because I am. Today, we are headed upstate to Lake George. It’s not really a babymoon, per se, because we’ll be with other family members but it is our last trip before Baby L is born. Crazy, huh?

Since I am very pregnant now (as opposed to being just 14 weeks along when we went to the Bahamas), I am packing some slightly different things that I normally would:

Sunblock: I always carry this but I made sure to pack it in advance so that I wouldn’t have to scramble buying it there

Mosquito Repellent: I don’t want to get bitten by any bugs… I’ve been worried about the Zika virus since before we went to the Bahamas in January.

Sunglasses: A pair are always packed for sunny vacations so I just had to include them on this list B-)

Shaving gel: My thighs have grown a bit during this pregnancy so keeping my razor bumps down has been a challenge. I am hoping this will help since I normally just use soap when shaving.

Sarong (similar): I have a burst of cellulite on my thighs and it is my least favorite part of my body right now.

Of course, it’s always important to remember why we have this long weekend. It’s to honor and celebrate those who gave their lives for us. Our country’s a better a place because of them.

Have a safe holiday weekend everyone!