on me:
{jeans: asos}
i think i’ve worn these pants
5 out of the 7 days since i’ve gotten them…
{jacket: c/o tailor & stylist}
{shirt (old): tjmaxx}
{flats: old navy}
{sunglasses: c/o sunglasses shop}
{hat (old): h&m}
on parker:
{knit harem pant: c/o toto knits}
{hat: h&m}
{shoes: nordstroms}
it’s been a weird week. just feels like things have been off, as i’m sure most of you–in the boston-area and otherwise–are feeling too. {this post from mary beth was pretty spot-on this week.} i’m looking forward to finding a new normal, but even then a bit anxious for the next awful news to strike. that’s no way to live, i know, and i’ll figure out, like we all will. but man, even my new normal – is it worth talking about? compared to the new normal of those who lost limbs, lost a son, lost a husband in last week’s events. no, it’s really not. and on another note, i hate that in the midst of this awful news story, there were some ugly tweets that simply perpetuate the hatred that probably started these brothers down the path they chose. i know everyone expresses themselves differently and that some need to hate them, need to say awful things about these brothers, and a part of me gets it. i really do. i’ve reacted that way to some news stories before. but it seems fruitless. hatred in general. anyway, i’ve talked long enough about this. now it’s one foot in front of the other on this beautiful sunday.
yes, it’s sunday as i write. i stayed up too late watching anna karenina with steve (not a happy movie on the heels of this week but for its creative elements and acting i give it an a!) and parker woke too early. mama was tired. but the sun was shining and it looked so beautiful outside. instead of bringing him downstairs and lazing around the first floor drinking my coffee and wishing i were sleeping, i cut some strawberries for the mister, made some coffee for myself, we got bundled, and out we went out on a walk. i’m not normally on my street at that hour (i think we started out as the clock hit 7 am!) and this walk proved that i need to do it more often. it’s a really perfect way to start the day, it just got me on the right foot, you know? it was quiet except for the birds and the sound of my footsteps and i loved it. parker did too.
{on these pants of parker’s: toto knits contacted me awhile back for some ad space, a possible review, and they shared some information about their organization. i was so impressed with them and what they do that i wanted to share it with you (and give ’em free space in the meantime!): erin founded toto knits in kenya. it’s knitwear made of organic cotton and ethically made by single mothers. they are paid by the piece and can work as much or as little as they need/want. these pants for parker (from their coos and knits line) had a tag attached signed with the name selah, the knitter who made them. they are beautiful. they’re soft and fit him perfectly and made really well. not to mention they’re unique and just really darn cute. i love them. and i also love charities such as these that are jobs-based. they’ve always been my favorite kinds to support. so thank you toto knits, erin, and selah!!}
I love those brown knit trousers (sorry I live in England I cannot call them pants without giggling) on Parker. They look so comfy and warm.
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I want those sunglasses. and that baby.
I cant imagine living in/near boston during this time. It must feel so surreal. But i have such respect and admiration for that city now; The police, the doctors, first responders, civilians…how quickly they jumped into action. It is inspiring.
It is definitely still so surreal that the bombing happened here. I feel much safer with the second suspect being in custody though.
That morning walk sounds amazing. I am NOT a morning person, but my little guy is. . . Maybe I should start making coffee and giving him snacks and walking around the neighborhood. 🙂 Sounds like a splendid way to start the morning!!
xo,
Christen
ChristenKrumm.com
I know exactly what you mean. I work in downtown Boston, and everything seems so different just walking down the street. When I got on the bus this morning, the digital display said "we are one Boston" and I just found it so moving. Hard to believe this has all happened so close to home, but it is amazing to see how everyone has pulled together.
Ah, just love those Toto Knits pants! I've had those pants pinned for a while now, and darn, now it's too warm here. Hopefully they'll still be around come fall. They are adorable on Parker!
agreed. I'm in a funk. This has not been the best year to move to Boston!
its too easy to underestimate the healing powers of a good old walk. 🙂 I think we push ourselves so hard in America, its important to just force yourself to slow things down and notice how beautiful your world is! At least that's how I wax poetic on my morning walks. Which I don't do often enough, despite saying to myself EVERY time, "I need to do this more often". 🙂
Friday was definetly a weird day. Having not heard what went down late Thursday it was a lot to take in Friday morning. I emailed my boss to tell him I'd be working from home since I had no way to get to the office in Bosoton with no train service. I mean technically I could have driven but we ended up shutting down the office and they told us all to work from home. I just ready for this all to be over with. Too crazy to believe its all real and yet, its amazing the support everyone is showing each other
Beautiful! I know what you mean about those boys. I look at their pictures and I see scared little kids that went wrong some how. Does that excuse what they did? No, but I don't hate them and I don't want vengeance. Maybe I'm evolving.
I took a similarly lovely walk this weekend, and wondered why I don`t do it more often!
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Jess
It has been such a weird feeling this past week. And I can't even imagine those that were directly affected by the bomb. But i agree, hatred is just awful.
On the other note you and Parker look so cute and I am loving that you went out at 7:00 I don't know if I could do that but I might have to give it a try!!
Shelby
brandonandshelby.blogspot.com
You look beautiful. Your words are beautiful. and oh my crap Parker is so big! Time flies.
i'm hardly ever up and out of the house that early either, but when i am, i always enjoy it. the world seems so different at 7 am, the world of early risers 🙂 thinking of you all in boston x
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lovely post. hatred is fruitless, even as we try to justify it. and getting up early can be so precious and rewarding. there's something peaceful about those early mornings.
great outfit, as per usual!
xo,
kristyn
Amen to things getting back to "normal"…last week was a tough one indeed. On a good note – I love Parker's knit pants. I'm buying them for every sweet baby I know!
Oh my word! If ever there was a pair of pants that embodies my kind of schooner style, it would be Parker's. LOVE them and love the charity behind it….thanks for sharing!!!!