Being pampered and treated

Today was one of those blissful days where you feel incredibly lucky. First of all a lovely mummy and friend from Rory’s nursery who works at one of the best prenatal massage salons in the city treated me to a massage as a gift for me and Baby E. Needless to say it was so lovely and exactly what I needed. Afterwards I went to Wholefoods to start getting a few things ready for my hospital bag. Loaded up with bits and bobs I met up with O and Rory and we enjoyed a spot of brunch at yummy Saxon and Parole, which I highly recommend. As a special treat O then took me to the Hatch pop up shop and treated me to a Hatch to Hospital box. It’s such a wonderful gift and we had a lovely time at the shop. O sat and sipped juice whilst perusing Kinfolk, Rory tucked into a homemade brownie whilst I browsed all of the lovely things. Such a wonderful pampering day. Feeling very spoiled and lucky.

A wonderful day with my girls

I woke up incredibly excited as yesterday I had received an email instructing me to be ready for 11:15 outside of my apartment building for a day of celebration and pampering for me and Baby E. O had obviously also been in on the surprise and he started the spoiling by giving me this beautiful cape to wear which I’ve been lusting after for a while. Once I was all dressed up I headed outside where a huge car rolled up with my lovely girlfriends; Marji, Christine, Lucy and Lora were waiting inside. I climbed in and we were all whisked away to a secret location in the city. With lots of catching up, coconut water and giggles we soon pulled up to the swanky Le Parker Meridien Hotel (very, very NYC) and went straight to Ten Over Ten for a lovely pedicure. It was so fun all being in the same place, choosing our different colors, sipping our drinks and chatting endlessly. After we dried off we headed downstairs to the bar for some cocktails (or a mocktail in my case) and Lora introduced our next activity. She had secretly been in touch with my mum and O’s mum and asked for lots of interesting and embarrassing stories from our childhoods. She would read one out and the other girls had to guess whether is was about me or O. It was all very funny (and fascinating for them apparently).  After drinks we headed into Norma’s for brunch which is very much a New York institution. To add to the surprise Penny was there and it was so lovely for her to put a face to the girls I rave about. After ordering, Marji read a very moving letter from my mum as she couldn’t be with us which had us all in tears and presented me with a photo montage of all of our little babies (how they’ve grown). It was soon time to go home and although the day went by so quickly the special memories I have from it will last forever. What special, beautiful friends (adopted family) I have. Thank you all, I love you x

 

A day at the palace

Rory’s very clever Grandma has only gone and got herself awarded with a CBE! A very excited Egan family dressed up in their best and headed to Buckingham Palace. Hiding a little ‘Baby E’ bump, I wore a comfortable navy silk shift from Hatch Collection with a statement necklace and shoes. Grandma Penny looked stunning and was by far the best dresses recipient. We looked on adoringly as she received her honour from Prince Charles and couldn’t be prouder. Obviously you’re not allowed to take photos in the palace, but we have so many wonderful memories of the morning, even the good old British rain couldn’t dampen our spirits. Afterwards we joined GGJ, Uncle Nick and Auntie Tessa who were looking after Rorykins for a celebratory lunch at The Goring. Rory looked adorable in his little seersucker jacket and very spiffing arriving in Uncle Nick’s Bentley! The food and service was outstanding, and although our meals all arrived under a silver dome, Rory was most pleased with his when it revealed scrambled eggs on toast. An amazing, amazing day!