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7.19.2011

I GUESS THE LORD MUST BE IN NEW YORK CITY




I can't thank Leigh enough for inviting me to be a part of her baby wearing documentary. I've loved getting to know the other women involved and the creative outlet this has been for me has been indescribably good.

Being a mother is something worth celebrating. That's what I think. Being a mother, raising a child, loving a child . . . what a beautiful, important thing to do. I love baby wearing, because in the act of wearing your child you simultaneously become your most vulnerable and your most powerful self. Some might say that having children and sacrificing your ambitions to raise them is limiting, or weak. I say it is the opposite. It is very essence of strength, and not for the faint of heart.

As a mama, it is so important to have a community of loving, supportive women around you, and I am lucky to have that both in my real life and in my Internet life. These women I've met are doing are astounding things, I feel humbled to be listed in their company.

Our challenge for the third round was to either make a video or do a series of photos chronicling "A Day In The Life," so I chose to do both. I hope you enjoy.

37 comments:

  1. oh i love this. and his little face with the frosting - too cute!

    i have those j. crew pants and i heart them so much. however, to be honest, i would have preferred a lighter shoe (even though those shoes were bangin').

    all in all though, a wonderful post. a wonderful outfit. a wonderful glimpse into the little city i call home.

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  2. i actually thought the shoes made the outfit!

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  3. Nat, that was beautiful! I just watched it with my 16 month old son, and he loved it too and giggled. You look great, those heels are killer! It makes me want to move to NYC right now and have a cupcake. I really loved your sentiment about being a powerful mom, and feeling your strongest and most vulnerable at the same time while baby-wearing. I can completely relate, and you feel it much more than when you use a stroller I think. Interesting thought... Also, your post about missing Moscow yesterday and your dogs and that old life almost brought me to tears! It was really, really beautiful and excellent REAL writing.

    I watched that podcast of you talking about your blog awhile back and in it you mention how people tell you how you used to do real writing and not just cute photos of your baby. Nat, I am impressed, that was real honest to goodness great writing, and not just for a blog, for all writing!

    Shannon
    www.11thandshannon.com

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  4. This was so perfect! Love!

    Your outfit = so trendy and cute and I liked it a lot. You look great in that outfit! Definitely wear it again. And I agree with J. the shoes made the outfit!

    Also the part in the film where Huck smiles with frosting all over his chubby little face melted my heart a little. I've said it before and I'll say it again - he is seriously the cutest, most "delicious" baby there ever was. True story.

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  5. Oh. My. Gosh. LOVED that video! I love everything you said too. PS you make being a Mom and being stylish seem so easy! Nice work!

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  6. This is the best thing ever! so cute :)

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  7. Love it. (and also the You've Got Mail music :))

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  8. Your little guy is just way too darn cute!!!!! And you look amazing for still having a little one!
    Great movie,
    Nathalie

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  9. sooo cute! love that little grin as the frosting landed on his tongue :) also, i was at the Met today and kept thinking i might, just possibly, see you in the area! (is that creepy? i hope not!)

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  10. AnonymousJuly 19, 2011

    Thank you so much for saying what you said about motherhood and being strong. It made me feel like someone out there is rooting for me. You are great, so positive and cool. Thanks again!

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  11. i love that! the music is just lovely and i absolutely love your picnic date with huck!

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  12. OK, I have a baby boy just a few months behind Huck and I loved watching your little guy ride along in his sling. The pudgy foot kicking along behind you as you walked - I totally was laughing about my baby doing that just yesterday.

    And frosted baby fingers? Yes please!

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  13. Your haircut is so good!!! Don't know that I've noticed it yet.... and the shots of you and H sitting on the blanket holding hands....sweet, and really gorgeous. That Kaitlyn Ray knows what's up.

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  14. Oh my gosh!!! That is honestly one of the cutest things I have ever seen. Loved the song, loved your outfit, loved the chunky boy thighs, and loved that you let Huck grab a fist full of cupcake.

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  15. So cute! That was fun to watch.

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  16. you know what I love? that he has your facial features mostly, but yet sometimes I swear he looks just like your cute hubs :)

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  17. I felt like I was watching a scene from You've Got Mail! You're like a funky Meg Ryan :).

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  18. That video was fabulous! I loved the images made up into a film. Great song too!

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  19. i love this!! nice stripes by the way :)

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  20. A beautiful, fun video! Thank you for sharing.

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  21. Okay, that was the sweetest, cutest, most awesome vid...! Put a big freakin' smile on my face. And you look FABULOUS, missy!

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  22. excellent song choice :) i think i also spied a zabars bag, too, you sneaky YGM lover, you.

    you are beautiful and love the love you have for little huck shines through in the happy boy that he is.

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  23. I think I just died of cuteness.

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  24. That was just adorable! Love it, love it, love it!

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  25. I LOVED THAT! I totally love that Huck kicked his little legs while y'all waited to cross the street. And all those faces he can pull! Oh my heck, your lips must be plastered to his face nearly every second of the day!

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  26. this brought tears to my eyes. the way you just glow with happiness, and motherhood, and love for your baby.. it's such a beautiful thing.

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  27. You make me miss New York. And you make me even more excited now to meet you (at Jo's, yes?!). Awesome job, Nat...you are a beautiful mommy and that little man of yours is as edible as a cupcake! xoxome

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  28. You both are so adorable!!! Awesome little video!! You really make me so excited for my trip to New York in the fall:)

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  29. Seriously - could the two of you be any cuter!!?!?

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  30. ok...you win! Love it, the song, the outfit, the cupcake, and the baby :)

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  31. That was SUPER cute NAT! My 3-year-old son, BTW, is totally enamored by your Huck! He loves to see the pictures of the baby and at the end of this video he demanded, "I want to see Henry again!" lol! -Friends from Florida!

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  32. So, if I come to NYC, will you take me shopping so that I can dress as cute as you?
    I just have no sense of style and when I'm looking at clothes I can't help but think "What would Nat the Fat Rat wear....?"

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  33. This made me proud to be a NYC, babywearing, hip mom! Love it!

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  34. That was so much fun! I'll be visiting again soon, okay?

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  35. that video is so very adorable! i just love it!!!! you are such a great little mommy :)
    xo TJ

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