Mommy Outfit

Jeans from American Eagle 29.99

Top: F21 19.99

Jacket: Aqua 80.00

Sunglasses: F21 5.99

Practicality is a MUST when running around errands with the baby but I try to keep myself in the mix even though I am on my "mommy" uniform and black is just the friendliest color when you have a little one.  Not only it hides your post baby bod but the visibility of throw up, spit, and food being tossed to you is very minimal.

  I don't consider myself as a purse person I have very few what I do is I like to invest on a good one and wear it for years.  Some women have lots of different styles of handbags but I stick with the classics, something that will grow old with me.  This is a recent gift from my husband. 

Flats has been my recent obsession these days.  It's my current go to shoe style for running around. 

Sandals:  40.00 from Aldo

There's no place like Home

After the Boston and Vegas trip I am finally happy to be home and not travel for a bit.  It's nice to get back into the norm and to relax a bit.  Going away with a baby is fun but it can be exhausting so it's nice to just chill.  After being away and sleeping in hotel beds I am very thankful that we invested on a tempurpedic bed and that my mom gave me a 1000 count bed sheets...Nothing beats it even The Four Seasons!  Anyhow, being back means cooking again and getting back to a normal diet and shed the few extra lbs I gained when I'm away.

Cheese Ravioli with simple red sauce

Caprese Salad

Viva La Baby

It's kind of refreshing to know that there's more life to Vegas other than gambling and partying which I have to say what I did when I was younger.  Now that I have Lukas it was really surprising to me how many parents bring little ones with them and how accommodating everyone else is to a baby.  I am starting to realize that you can travel with a child so as long as you submit to all the changes and be super cautious on your surroundings.  For me no matter what Lukas gets the same amount of meals and naps and that his down time is a MUST! It puts me at ease to know when his needs are met and when I'm at ease I enjoy.  Having said that, I also had to learn to let go of things a little and make certain adjustments so I could have fun as well.   This trip we took advantage of the awesome restaurants, shows, and shopping Vegas offers.

Oeuf and Boudin Blanc - This was so yummy 

At CUT by Wolfgang Puck 

Here are a few tips I want to share when traveling to Vegas with a Baby

• Don't hang out at the Casino because of the smokers and well - it's just not a good look!
• Bring a higher SPF cause of the heat and avoid strolling in the strip during the highest point of heat (for me it's 10:00 am - 3:00 pm)
• Bring a carrier if you can - it's sometimes easier to navigate through the strip w/o having to use an elevator
• Be prepared to cut all of your sight seeing short for freak outs.  To Lukas this means he's had enough so a down time is a must.  Vegas has lots of Family bathrooms or Companion Bathrooms, take advantage of it if you are far from your room.
• Bring your own baby food and formula.  These items are usually super expensive over there.
• Buy a big water jug keep it in your room and just refill your water bottle to go.  It'll save you tons of money!

Hope this helps!

Let It Be

I finally cashed in my mother's day gift and went to Vegas with Mark and Lukas, my sister and brother in law who I'm so thankful for when they agreed to baby sit Lukas while we went to see Paul McCartney.  I have to admit that I was very hesitant to taking Lukas to Vegas but I was really surprised on how many babies that were around.  I instantly felt very at ease knowing that there are other parents here with their little ones. I've been to the sin city many many times so I wasn't really gonna party.  Our main reason to be there was to really see my life long music God Paul McCartney.  I have been a fan of the Beatles as far as I can remember and each song of theirs has a true deep meaning to me because The Beatles is our family thing, so many memories attached to each tune they have.  When Paul McCartney finally came out to the stage I cried like a teenage girl from the 60's hoping to not pass out!! Yes it's only the 2nd time I cried because my heart can't contain the happiness (the first one was Lukas' birth).  The whole experience was surreal and unbelievable and to add to this amazing experience, Yoko Ono, Sean Lennon, Dhani and Olivia Harrison was in the crowd.  So! I can now say that I sang Give Peace a chance with John Lennon's wife and son - totally life changing experience!!! I don't think I can put into writing how amazing the entire show was.  I will never forget it!

To make it all better

It's been gloomy around here this past few days which made me feel icky, so icky there's not enough snicker bar in the world that would lift my spirits up.  Luckily few little purchases have arrived that I bought from the memorial day sale.

Mommy Day Off

I don't get a whole lot of mommy day off, which most of the time I don't mind.  But after the Boston trip and being with Mark and Lukas 24/7 and more, I realized that I haven't been myself lately and I have to make a real effort to do something for ME.  No baby, No hubby just a stack of fashion magazine and some wine, put my feet up and relax.

Luckily my friend invited me to do just exactly that.  We went to a park in San Francisco and drank some Pinot Grigio and read up some magazines that have piled up in my living room.  Afterwards, we walked to mission street to window shop and saw lots of cool new things especially at this vintage shop.

I have to get used to being away from my boys a bit.  I know that it's the right thing to do because I can't give myself fully to them if I have nothing more of me to give.  I've realized this past few days that although I can never be the person before Lukas it is still important to reacquaint myself to that person and remind myself that although my life has changed that person is still here (it is easy to give everything you have for people you love).  I need to learn the lesson I've been teaching Lukas lately about things that although gone it still continues to exist and apply that lesson to me so I am able to reemerge my old self and not feel that I have to apologize for it. 

Last Day in Boston Spent at Salem

We decided to venture out of Boston for our last day of our visit and the closest place we picked is Salem.  I really am not into witch craft or anything close to that realm but I figured there will be lots of old homes or historical buildings to see and that would be enough for me.

We spent most of our time looking at the quaint houses that is part of the Peabody Essex Museum.  The cute little old structures surrounding was so inspiring to me. 

I felt as though that everything is Salem was made for it to look scary and creepy.  Can you imagine all the festivities they must have during Halloween?  I kind of wondered if the residents embraces the "witchy - kitchy" attraction that is everywhere.

Overall, this Boston visit has been satisfying and fun!  Till next time xoxo...