The last few days were filled with shopping trips, meeting with friends, playdates with my best friend in DC, movie, and semifinal!!!
Sofia got quite a few shirts this time. I learned about the new teenager clothing brand Brandy, which is one size only. Mmmm… how inclusive that is. the store in Georgetown was sooo packed! But I must say the clothes are not bad. Soft, simple, good fit for teens. The above lilac t-shirt is my favorite.
On Monday I took the girls and girls of my best friend in DC to level88 for 2 hours play. Quite cool place for older kids and adults. I love seeing the two pairs bonding. The older girl is same age as Sofia while the little one is one year older than Lizzy and has similar personality of Lizzy so they played very well together.
After the play and McDonald we went to do some girls shopping.
I love these two girls and the dynamics between them. While Lizzy formed part of them right away, Sofia was just laughing all day long watching them. They are hilarious and picked each other nonstop and very matter of fact. I knew Sofia would find it funny. I love how relaxed they are, how creative, finny, crazy, while still polite and respectful.
Tuesday I went to office after lunch and the girls went to my friends’ house to continue the playdate while watching France and Spain.
Wednesday was my last run in this beautiful path. It was a super hot day and I didn’t bring water as I was planning to run 6 miles, but ended up 9 miles as I wanted to get to my favorite section. When I got back I was a bit dehydrated so water and electrolytes to the rescue
Then we went to watch the minions movie. I liked how without understanding their language, we understood the movie. Isn’t that amazing?
We got home 10 min before the game. All nervous.
Lizzy couldn’t stop snacking and said she’s stress eating. So funny! 😂
After the first gol, I started cleaning the house, yeah, that’s my behavior when stressed. I was hopeful and optimistic of Argentinian ability to turn the game around as they did in all previous matches. And they deliberated in a masterful way!
We were over the top!!! This time I purposely decided not to watch it with anyone but the family as I wasn’t sure I could behave professionally during the game
To celebrate we went out for ice cream and Frappuccino.
This morning 2:25am we left our summer house for our journey back home. Now we are transiting in Miami.
I’m glad nobody got sick, injured, had any accident. That’s what I ultimately worry when traveling with the girls alone. Everything went as planned and better! I hope we get to come back next year to replicate this!
Oh… one more unexpected news, work related. Two work friends from Manila called me this week as there’s a position opening up and they, on behalf, of many teams there, asked me to please apply. They know that a piece of my heart left in Manila. But after consulting with husband and my “work” husband, the unanimous answer was no. I appreciate their blunt response as it would be a rational decision to leave Brazil now. Yet, it was nice to know I was/am missed by Manila.
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What a wonderful trip this has been! I love that it wasn’t about ticking off tourist attractions, but about simply enjoying everyday life with the girls – playdates, shopping, movies, and cheering on Argentina together. Those are the memories that really stay with us.
And speaking of shopping… a brand with only one size? 😳 With Sofia being so slim, I’m guessing that “one size” is basically an XS. I would have thought that was a crazy business model, but clearly it’s working! I do have to admit though, I really like the lilac butterfly T-shirt on Sofia, it suits her perfectly.
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Argentina has made it HARD on their fans this time around. Every single game it gets down to the wire and then they come through in amazing fashion. We have loved the World Cup this time around.
Wow, I can’t believe your stint in DC is over. You really did a great job of making the most of the experience for everyone!
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The % of the population that could fit into that top Sofia is wearing must be so small. I mean it’s kind of small on her and she is so very thin! That is an interesting business model…
Your time in DC really flew by! I am glad you all had such a great experience!
Argentina has really put its fans through the ringer during the world cup! I did not get to watch any of the last game but I kept track of the score on my phone and was thrilled when Argentina won. Phil has them in his world cup pool at work so we are really hoping to they win on Sunday!
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My daughter was obsessed with Brandy Mellville when she was a teen. That one size model is serious BS. Their things are cute, though, and she still wears some of it.
I’m glad you had such a good time in DC. I would be worried about spending the summer single parenting and working, esp with two kids. I’m glad nothing went wrong and you had a wonderful time.
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there is a documentary I believe on Netflix that is about Brandy and the controversy of their “one size” idea. It was interesting, try to find it – I enjoyed it.
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Thanks. Will look for it and watch it with the girls. It’s a good topic to discuss among girls.
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