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March 10, 2013
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Happy three months, our darling, snuggly, coo’ing girl. We’ve come a long way from the teeny-tiny 4lb, 6oz newborn 😭😭😭
We had Central Park to ourselves on a spectacular, sunny January day (truly!), which was pretty wonderful.
MASTERPIECE!!!!! It’s here after a sold-out run in London. I actually couldn’t breathe during the last scene. You know it’s amazing when a sleep-deprived me could stay awake spellbound for 3hrs, 15min. (Also, that feeling when you pay the baby-sitter and you still don’t believe YOU’RE the mom?)
So while I do want to and plan on “Family Travel” - the fact is that Sophie has roots in two countries and we will have to travel back and forth with her (hence, our two-month old has already seen Scottsdale, Switzerland, and Milan). And I hope she feels at home in both places growing up, not annoyed to get on another flight. Most people are so helpful that I want to hug them...and the ones that barge ahead of you, shoving you to get on the train, really don’t matter. Onesie bought at Zurich airport after she started screaming at security (as if we had NEVER fed her), a mealtime mishap, and no second back-up outfit. But it fits quite well. #originalswissbaby
Documenting the Duomo on our last morning. Truly one of the most jaw-dropping structures in the world. Love the contrast in Milan of ornate, magnificent architecture with fascist-era boxiness.
When your hotel matches your infant development goals with high-contrast black and white decor. 😂 @mo_milan is an amazing city retreat, complete with same-day Last Supper tickets, skip-the-line Duomo tickets for our last morning, perfect neighborhood walk suggestions for antsy New Yorkers (we want to walk for miles and miles!), and great people watching. With @lucafinardi at the helm, what could be bad? Also, Italians LOVE their bambini (especially because the birthrate is at an all-time low?) It’s primarily - only! - grown men who have teared up and clasped their hands together, calling her “tiny and soft” or “a perfect bambina.” So sweet!
Family portrait in Milan during our only dinner outside the hotel, and wonderfully neighborhood-y. (This ambiance achieved with a good mix of ageless men in stiff leather shoes and chic, ageless women with hair down to their waist.) Also, a perfect crab and avocado salad, and a lovely house milk for Sophie. P.S. - I think the flash is making my face look waxy. I don’t filter/“fix,” even though I really should with the dark circles.
Please tell me if you like anchovies, or if you think they are as disgusting as a Tide Pod. They are like a major food group for me, especially in Italy, along with olives and sardines.
First European city break with my piccolina! #milano #italy
After 30-ish trips to Switzerland, I finally climbed to the top of the Grossmünster for the best view of Zurich (thanks to my brother @gfitz25 for the tip). And I actually really love this city when it’s cold and grey. Bring on the next cozy cafe and coffee.
Zermatt has the Matterhorn, the Bernese-Oberland (Wengen!) has the Jungfrau, St. Moritz & Gstaad have the glitz (big love for Pontresina) but I LOVE Lenzerheide! #sophiesfirstskitown
Landing at the Baur au Lac (owned by the same family for six generations) after our first transatlantic flight with baby for afternoon tea and recovery is the Zurich dream arrival.

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