In a few days I’m heading to NY with nine of my best girls for three glorious days. Can you hear the squeals of excitement?! Girls trips are always fun, but when you’re a mama of three kids with endless responsibilities they are NECESSARY. We will be eating wonderful meals that we didn’t have to cook or clean up, sipping coffee and champagne on repeat and touring the city while making memories. I. CANNOT. FREAKING. WAIT.
So, the next obvious question is what to wear?! I put together a typical outfit that will transition easily from day to night. I am pumped to break out these new sneakers that I just splurged on. Yes, I know…they are a ridiculous amount of money to spend on a tennis shoe but let me explain how I justified them – I plan on wearing them at least twice a week throughout the fall. So when thinking about price-per-wear, these shoes will get used a TON compared to a dress that I could easily spend just as much on and only wear a handful of times. Following me?! It’s a little thing called girl math….and I have an A+ in this class!
We will be walking a lot, so I need to be comfortable. Except for at night when I plan on breaking these babies out….beauty is pain, right?. Also, layers are a must. With the weather being in the 50’s, scarfs and jackets are in order.
Shout out to the hubs for holding down the fort. Packing lunches, going to soccer practices, coaching flag football games, doing homework and changing diapers are not for the faint of heart. Prayers and peace out.
scarf / sweater / sneakers / leather jacket / black denim / earrings / bodysuit / belt / heels
Eeeeeks!!!! i’m so excited!!!!!
I’m basically furious that I’m not in the club. Y’all have so much fun!!!!
Jeni you have always made an A+ in girl math!😉💞
Ha! Thanks mom.
Girls trips are always fun, but when you’re a mama of three kids with endless responsibilities they are NECESSARY.
Id have to disagree here. Girls trips typically slow down a bit when you have a family. Christ teaches us that family is everything and selfishness is not. Ive never feLt it was necessary to leave my small children to run off and act like a teenaGer with other mothers. Sounds selfish and irresponsible.
Yes, family is everything! Time away with like minded friends helps some of us to be better wives and moms. Happy Halloween!
Christ also teaches us not to judge others. Both of these women are amazing mothers and wives aNd deserve a weekend Off. In my opinion, of course.
Thanks Nick! There is no reason to give up your girl friends just because we have kids. I’m so thankful for supportive husbands like you and Zach and the rest of our friends that can allow us some time to unwind!
If she was talking about taking monthly trips, or any sort of frequent trip I’d probably side eye a bit – but each mom, wife, believer must do what is best for tHEM and their own family. There is the age old saying that you can’t pour from an empty cup. If going on this trips fills her cup and makes her happy then why would it be such a bad thing? Going on this trip does not make her less of a mom/wife, it’s strengthening her bonds with the women who are her tribe and probably helping to raise her sweet kiddos daily in her regular life. I hope you girls have a lovely trip!
Well said girl!
the majority of mothers cannot afford $550.00 tennis shoes to walk around in NYC with their girlfriends. Not realistic for real moms.
CANNOT WAIT FOR ny! pAIGE, i FEEL LIKE jENI COULD JUST FOLD YOU UP AND PACK YOU IN HER CARRY ON. i FEEL CERTAIN YOU WOULD BE A BLAST. 🙂
FOLD ME, FOLD ME!!!
OmG Jeni! Finally a blog! excited for all of it!!
$550 tennis shoes to walk around new york with your girlfriends. Not realistic for the average mom.
Some things on this blog will be on sale, but there will be a lot of splurges.
I’ve seen these hot mamas rock Their expensive shoes with H&M jeans, and Vice versa. It’s all about balance and they have it!
In multiple places Jeni and paige have expressed enjoying the finer things in life, and that this blog would showcase some Of that. If you dont like the content of this blog you CHOSE TO LOOK AT, find another one of the thousands out there! I love that yall are doing this and I love reading each of your posts!
We do enjoy the finer things. And why not? They are there for enjoying! haha! Thank you for reading!!!