Introduction and favorite part of living in Carlyle area?

[Di Johnston]

Thought I'd kick off the group with something fun.  As I mentioned in OldTownMoms, I live at Meridian Carlyle. I have two sons, ages almost 3 and almost 10 months.  I'm an Alexandria native, but left after college for NYC and moved back in early 2011.  So basically I had no idea what this whole Carlyle area was about since it wasn't built up till after I moved away (although i had been to Whole Foods and Hoffman on visits home).  I still don't think I know the best-kept secrets of this area very well.   Is there a playground closer than Jefferson-Houston, for example? 

I think my favorite part of living here is the walking distance to the historic section of Old Town, but if I'm really honest, it's the proximity to Starbucks when I need caffeine  and Whole Foods when I've forgotten something at the grocery store.  My only complaint is the lack of a drugstore within walking distance!

Feel free to add to the list of favorite things.  Or start your own discussions!  Welcome to the group everyone!

[Tati&Paloma]

Hi Di,

 

Thanks for starting this new group. We have been living in Carlyle Square since we moved up here from Miami in 2007.  I agree, we do need a drug store closer to us, but having 7 Eleven in my building helps with those emergencies in the middle of the night. I have a 7 month little girl named Paloma Skye and she is my world.  I look forward to meeting new mommies in this group.

 

Cheers!