Wednesday, December 5, 2007

Eye Opener

After my New York excursion, I realize that I have spent entirely too much time living in the suburbs. I spent a great deal people watching (which I love to do) and I now see what all the hype is about. But even more than that, I see that it really isn't complicated at all. The suburb moms can be easily picked out of a line up. They usually have that signature piece (the latest coach/designer bag and or a nice piece of jewelry) accompanied with a sensible outfit. The uniform in the city, black boots with a decent heel, wool coat (with a tailored fit), big black bag (non designer specific that one can see). Simple, yet strangely stylish. It made me think twice about how I dress when I step out the door to run an errand. Today I wore, black knee high boots with 2 inch square heel, Black turtleneck, grey wool skirt, black tights and brown coat. Nothing fancy, very simple, very comfortable and I felt good. (ok, I did have a black coach bag, but it was one of those classic plain leather ones from years ago).

I cleaned out and rearranged all of our closets this past weekend - I have bags and boxes of clothes that will be donated to the Veterans tomorrow morning. I integrated my casual and work clothes to expand my wardrobe options. I feel re-energized!

I Love NYC!

Well we are back and getting back into the normal swing of things since our 24/hr trip to New York. The kids and I had a fabulous time! It was 24 hours to throwing caution to the wind, playing it by ear and no routines. After we dropped the puppy off to be boarded, we stopped for dinner before hitting the Turnpike. There was no traffic and we arrived at the hotel in record time at 7:45. By 8pm we were in the hotel room watching "Merry Christmas Charlie Brown". Busy Hubby left us a home made gift basket (water bucket) with a welcome note. The bucket was filled with treats for us to snack on. Our intent was to wait for him to get back to the room before heading out to see the tree at Rockefeller Plaza. Well, we watched the finale of Heroes and at 10pm, still no sign of Hubby. Under normal circumstances I would have hustled the kids to bed, but instead I told them to bundle up, we're heading out to see the tree! It was wonderful! We walked to Rockefeller Plaza by way of Time Square, the streets were not crowded at all and well populated with police officers. It began to snow lightly and all seemed perfect with the world. We walked and snapped photos and had a ball. The kids really enjoyed seeing the tree and watch people ice skating. We took a cab back to the hotel (an adventure for Busy Boy), and upon arrival, ran into Busy Hubby in the lobby.

The next morning, the kids and I, awoke bright and early and made our way back to Rockefeller Plaza to attempt an "impromptu" appearance on The Today Show as and audience spectator. We made it!! I set the DVR to tape the entire show and BAM! There we were. Such an adventure. Everyone looks so much smaller in person (I guess the camera really does add pounds!).

Monday, December 3, 2007

24 Hour Vacation. Ready-Set-Go!

Busy Hubby often travels on business trips about every three months or so. We've discussed the possibility of the kids and I tagging along if a trip occurred during a school break - but that opportunity never happened. Well the time has come! He will be attending team meetings in NYC and has a room at a hotel right across the street from Rockefeller Center. It's only for one night, but dag-nab-it, we are gonna make the best of this 24-hours! Today when the kids get home from school, we will hit the road and drive into the city. Hubby will already be there waiting for us. Since he will be busy with meetings and dinners, the kids and I plan to make a mini vacation out of the time we'll be there. The kids will miss one day of school, we plan to hang out at Rockefeller Plaza during The Today Show and take in the sights, sounds and cuisine of the city. I've already packed and arranged boarding for the pup...Ready-Set-GO!!!