It’s been raining for the past two days, it’s freezing cold and the weather forecast is predicting the same for the next week; so I want to share a little bit of sunshine here on petit-swag. This summer we spent ten days at a friend's home in Catalonia, Spain in the province of Terra Alta (High Land) in the mountains. We had a perfect relaxing summer escape, and Mario was super happy spending time with his new best friend (whose hand he preferred to hold over mine), swimming in water holes, hiking in the mountains and soaking up the sun!
Mario Goes Back To School
In August Mario went back to school and though we enjoyed spending our summer together, I was also happy and proud to see him start a new year of learning at the International School of Düsseldorf. Mario is happy to be back in school and to see his friends who he missed over the summer, but I have to admit that it is a little hard for me to "let go" and watch him run off and do his own thing. This boy who loves Godzilla, science, dinosaurs, Legos, outer space, drawing stories (or plays as he calls them) and learning isn't a baby anymore but his own person going off on his own every day learning to be a world citizen.
When I was pregnant my husband and I used to listen to David Bowie's Kooks and we still often listen to it with Mario, and when I see him run off into school this song often plays in my head, enjoy; and enjoy these photos of Mario's first week of school - I am happy to say he is off to a great start with a lot of swag!
"Will you stay in our lovers' story
If you stay you won't be sorry
'Cause we believe in you
Soon you'll grow so take a chance
With a couple of Kooks
Hung up on romancing
Will you stay in our lovers' story
If you stay you won't be sorry
'Cause we believe in you
Soon you'll grow so take a chance
With a couple of Kooks
Hung up on romancing
We bought a lot of things
To keep you warm and dry
And a funny old crib on which the paint won't dry
I bought you a pair of shoes
A trumpet you can blow
And a book of rules
On what to say to people
When they pick on you
'Cause if you stay with us you're gonna be pretty Kookie too
Will you stay in our lovers' story
If you stay you won't be sorry
'Cause we believe in you
Soon you'll grow so take a chance
With a couple of Kooks
Hung up on romancing
And if you ever have to go to school
Remember how they messed up
This old fool
Don't pick fights with the bullies or the cads
'Cause I'm not much cop at punching other people's Dads
And if the homework brings you down
Then we'll throw it on the fire
And take the car downtown
Will you stay in our lovers' story
If you stay you won't be sorry
'Cause we believe in you
Soon you'll grow so take a chance
With a couple of Kooks
Hung up on romancing
Will you stay in our lovers' story
If you stay you won't be sorry
'Cause we believe in you
Soon you'll grow so take a chance
With a couple of Kooks
Hung up on romancing"
Written by David Bowie • Copyright © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG Rights Management US, LLC, Tintoretto Music
Mario is wearing | Day 1 / Graphic T-Shirt | Sweatpants | Sneakers - similar | Day 2 / Backpack | Sweatpants - similar | Day 3 / Graphic T-Shirt - similar | Track Pants - similar | Sneakers | Day 4 / Graphic T-Shirt | Sweatpants - similar | Day 5 / Beanie - similar | Sweater | Jacket - DIY with Patches | Track Pants - similar | Sneakers - similar
Photos | me
adidas Originals x Mini Rodini Drop 5
adidas Originals & Mini Rodini's fifth and final design collaboration released today, and I personally think they saved the best for last. This collection has me wanting to see more from adidas Originals x Mini Rodini. I have seriously been anxiously waiting to see what each drop will look like and I don't want these cute & cool collections to come to an end! What collaboration will I excitingly wait for next?
This final limited edition design collaboration introduces a new graphic from Cassandra Rhodin, the muscle cat, on iconic adidas Originals styles. I love the muscle cat and how cool it is on the sporty children's wear pieces. Also in the collection is a simple knit beanie with an embroidered rainbow graphic - I love this beanie so much I ordered it for myself (luckily I have a pretty small head :-). For footwear, adidas Originals x Mini Rodini introduce a bright and bold version of adidas Originals Equipment sneakers - I really wish this shoe came in bigger sizes because it is the perfect trendsetting sneak.
As always, pieces have been constructed with the utmost commitment to ethical, sustainable production methods, using recycled and organic fibers.
What Drop of the adidas Originals X Mini Rodini Collaboration do you like the best?
Credits | minirodini.com
Mario Loves Mykonos
I can't help but share more photos of Mario enjoying Elia Beach from our summer vacation in Mykonos. While there we began our days relaxing on Elia Beach, the island’s longest beach. Mario was carefree and happy as can be making sand castles, running on the beach and splashing in the water while my husband and I relaxed and enjoyed the beauty of the island. Enjoy these photos of Mario enjoying the sun, sea and sand in Mykonos. Isn't it a beautiful beach with its crystal blue water and pristine sandy beach?
Mario is wearing | Swim Shorts | Swim Shorts - similar
Photos | me