This Week’s Super Mama
Monday 14th February 2011
This Week’s Super Mama is Carolyn, a.k.a. Massimo and Giacomo’s Mom.
Children: Massimo, 3 years old, Giacomo, 10 months
City: Miami, Florida
Profession if applicable: Photographer and blogger - posting a picture a day along with two other photographers and close friends, a conversation of sorts through images. We have been doing it every day since December 2008 and since we live in three different states it allows us to still be a part of each others lives as well as share moments with others. http://www.dailyphotoconversation.blogspot.com and http://www.carolynmaraphotography.com .
What are your little ones up to lately: Giac is crawling and cruising but not quite walking, all he wants to do is take off and chase his brother! Massi is a wonderful brother and plays with him and bring him his toys, but of course Giac just wants what belongs to Massimo!
Best part about being a mom? I just love when Massi asks for “one more bacio” when I’m tucking him in at night. Or a squeeze from Giac showing that he needs me in that moment. Or most of all hearing the purity of their laughter, together, like nothing in the world is funnier than what is happening in that moment… they are enjoying not only life but each other!
What’s changed the most since becoming a mother? My drive has deepened. My perspective has widened. My love for my husband has strengthened.
Where do you go for advice and parenting info? Definitely my friends, there is nothing like the support of other mamas. For me they are all over the country - austin, new york, boston, so I love spending time on the phone sharing stories, getting advice and talking out issues.
What is your mama indulgence? When the boys are in bed and I can pour myself a glass of wine and watch some reality tv! Not sure what it is about watching 25 bachelorettes pining for one man?!
What 3 things can’t you live without?
(1) my iPhone 4, it is the best little camera ever and I have it on me constantly which allows me to capture life in the moment
(2) a fun pair of heels, there is nothing that makes me feel more feminine and sexy for my man than getting dressed up and putting on the perfect pair!
(3) weekend adventures with the crew… not sure it’s that i can’t live without these, it’s more that i live for them! every year a group of us from all over pick a city and fly there for a weekend of fun and each other! i just love them!!
Best advice for new moms? The three day sleep solution, I swear by it… both my boys slept 7pm to 7am by 4 and a half months and haven’t had a problem since… I recommend it to everyone!!!
