C.Z. Guest

The 10 Lessons I Learned From My Mother, C.Z. Guest, by Cornelia Guest for Town & Country.

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1. Manners - She taught me that manners are one of the most important things in life. 

2. Your Handbag - My mother never carried a big bag, especially at night. 

3. Stay Fit and In Shape - The two of us loved to walk and play tennis together. 

4. Own Lots of Dogs - Dogs are great company, and always keep you laughing and smiling.

5. Learn How to Make a Great Bloody Mary 

6. The Guest List - When hosting a party, always mix up the group you have invited - it makes it more fun. 

7. Leaving a Party - You should always elegantly leave a party without breaking it up. 

8. Chocolate Chip Cookies - One should always have chocolate chip cookies around. 

9. Bring a Jacket - One should always be prepared. I never leave home without a jacket.

10. And Most of All, Remember to Laugh and Love - It keeps you young. 

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What a preview...

From Sunday evening to Thursday afternoon I sampled the life of a superhero. And by superhero, I mean, a full-time working mom. 

(via Partners & Spade)

For the second half of my aunt and uncle's trip (grandma covered last week), I watched my 10, 15, and 16 year old cousins. It was a really good "preview" of what might be my reality one day. 

There is no denying that I totally lucked out on a lot of fronts. The kids were well-behaved; transportation was taken care of, thanks to a licensed driver, carpools, and grandma; my office wasn't too far away; dinners were flexible (a couple at home, a couple out); and I still remembered long division!

But there were a fair share of less than perfect moments...

after school detention, traffic on the way to school = late slip, alarms not going off, not understanding the purpose of a planner to write down homework assignments (we had to ask people what the homework was every night...not even kidding),  cancelled after school yoga class, evening basketball practice, after work client meetings...yes, there were a number of far from ideal scenarios. 

I didn't have time to read, write, jog, or even shower...if I really wanted to get everything done, there really wouldn't be any time for sleep.
-- I really don't know how moms do it, they are truly wonder women. I am officially in awe --
If I ever become a mother, 4:00 or 5:00 a.m. will have to my magic 'productive' hour. (I still have a hard time waking up at 7:00, so thank goodness having to factor that into my routine is a loooong way away...) If Hermione decided to share her time turner, that would be a slightly different story. Alas, the life of muggles. 

 I have always been so charmed by this kate spade advertisement. Not only is it seasonally appropriate, but it captures an entire maternal lifestyle in one moment.
Modern & Traditional. Cosmopolitan & Suburban. Professional & Domestic. Organized & Fun. Stylish & Casual. 

Effortless Motherhood (with a kate spade tote).

My little "working mother" preview ensured me that it definitely looks easier in a kate spade ad :) 

Have a nice weekend, toodles!

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