Thanks to the 5 weeks Ryan spent in Austin, Texas, last fall, he has a couple free nights at the Omni Hotel. Luckily, there's one here in San Francisco, so we stayed in a $250 room for free! We used having a free room as an excuse to live it up, ordering creme brulee from room service and (gasp!) actually drinking that coke and sprite from the mini-fridge!
Gorgeous, no?
The view from our window on the 17th floor.
Us in a San Fran ally.
After checking in, we walked to little Italy and ate dinner at a pizza place I've been wanting to try. Tony's has 900+ reviews on yelp, and the reviews are dead on—pizza is an art form there! We lucked out hugely in my mind, because the seating for two right next to the chef/owner (Tony himself) had just opened up. We chatted with Tony a bit, and he even bought us dessert. If my eyes look a little over-excited in the picture above, that's because I was!
Next we walked to Union Square and H&M, where I bought the cutest little clothes for the boys to wear for family pictures. For me, life doesn't get much better than pizza and shopping! We walked home in the dark, rented an on-demand movie in our hotel room, (The Switch—I'd definitely recommend it! It was surprisingly both funny and tender.), and ordered us the creme brulee Ryan has been telling me about since last fall. Perfect night.
And this is us the next morning. I felt more rested and rejuvenated than I have in about two and a half years! And I was so excited to go give my boys a big squeeze! It is unbelievable how much a little time away can renew your love, both for spouse and kids. I was reminded of why Ryan and I were drawn together in the first place. We have FUN together! Especially without the pressures of work, kids, the house, etc.So, the point is, who else wants to swap kids with us and get away for a night?? :)
Wow! I loved your story! What great friends to take your boys overnight! Great investment in yourselves. I'm so happy you are enjoying living in the Bay area. Lucky kids!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds DIVINE. I am so glad you guys got some time away together. You deserve every second of it!
ReplyDeleteso fun! And what a gorgeous place! It's amazing what a night away and some time alone with your husband will do.
ReplyDeletep.s. you and your cute clothes are darling, Erica!
Sounds awesome, Erica! San Fran looks beautiful and I can only imagine how great it must've been to get away for a night. I'm already craving that and it's only been 3 months since it was just Josh and me! I'm glad you had an awesome weekend.
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ReplyDeleteIf we ever come visit I'm gonna need you to remember where all these places are so I can get some of that pizza and creme brulee.
I don't even know what creme brulee is! Do I? I don't think so. Good for you! It really is a wonderful feeling to get the chance to miss your kids! It's rejuvenating. Yay!
ReplyDeleteMe, me. Pick me!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you guys had a blast. Lucky you living so close to San Francisco. And I have to agree with Malerie you are so cute!
ReplyDeleteWowzer! What an awesome hotel! Glad you guys were able to get away. We are definitely up for another swap any time...I think we should definitely squeeze another one in sometime in the next two months.
ReplyDeleteThat is so cute! I'm glad you had such a nice, relaxing getaway (and I can't believe you haven't had alone time since Trenton was born...what the heck?). I guess I take for granted that Chad and I have alone time 24-7!
ReplyDeletep.s. I agree with Malerie...you are so fashionable and cute!
Hey, Erica! I had been thinking about you and wondering how your weekend getaway went. I'm so glad you two had such a wonderful time! It sounds like it was just what was needed! As the boys get bigger, hopefully you can do it even more often!
ReplyDeleteHow fun. I'm so glad you two got away! Looks like a fun over nighter.
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL hotel. The lobby looks breath taking. How fun to have a break and focus on just you and the hubby. You made me hungry for Creme Brulee :)
ReplyDeleteHOW exciting! I think getting away from kids for a night or a couple of days even is a NECESSITY. If I lived closer, we would trade kids once a month. SO glad you had such a wonderful time.
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