Saturday, January 19, 2013

Overnight in SF

Ryan and I had such a great time on our mini-getaway to the city!

Friday afternoon we dropped the boys off with our friends Sarah and John Farrell around 3:30. The boys barely gave us a second glance before they were off playing, and Ryan and I drove straight to the Omni Hotel, the same place we stayed the last time we did this, almost two years ago. In fact, our night was almost an exact recreation of that night. What can we say? We got it right the first time!

After sipping some complimentary hot apple cider and checking out our beautiful room, we headed on foot to Tony's, my favorite restaurant. It's about an eight-block walk, and I savored every minute of holding Ryan's hand; it becomes rare once you have two kids to hang onto! I relished being unrushed in the city, taking in the random sighs and smells, the tiny Asian markets that gave way to the glowing Italian restaurants of Little Italy.

Don't mind the no-flash, nighttime iphone photos!


After the best pizza ever, we walked a few blocks up Columbus to get hot chocolate from XOX Truffles, whose yelp reviews brought us in. Made from melted chocolate just like it should be!



I felt like a different person, walking the city at night! Usually I am homebound by 6pm at the latest!

Back at the hotel, we sat in the elegant lobby and talked for almost an hour. We agreed later that that time spent talking about our future was our favorite part of the getaway. 

The next morning my eyes hit the clock at 7:18, which is unheard of around our house because the boys wake up like clockwork at 7. I didn't even bother getting out of bed until almost 8!


(Our morning drinks spread, complimentary thanks to Ryan's hotel points.)

On our way home we made two quick stops at Honda and Toyota dealerships, because would you believe it's time to start at least thinking about a van? We will be a family of five in 8 weeks or less! 

10 comments:

  1. Crazy, crazy. That's coming up soon. We gave in and got a van and love the extra space. The boys don't complain either because they both have a better view than in the car.

    I thought of you this week before/after my ultrasound and remembered about how you worked on being at peace. I'm glad to say I am, even though its not what I would've wanted. I liked thinking of what you said earlier about the issue. :) Thanks for the perspective.

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    1. Thanks for this sweet comment, Liz. Maybe there was a reason after all that I wrote that big novel on the blog. :) So does this mean you're having a third boy??? Supermama!!

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  2. That looks like so much fun! We have really loved our Toyota Sienna and the extra space is AMAZING!

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  3. I am so glad you got a night out, and I am so excited for you to be having another baby!

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  4. Sounds like a great time. You two deserve a getaway! Nice friends to take the boys!!

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  5. Fun! I'm so glad you got to take a breather and enjoy a rejuvenating weekend together. You really know how to do it right too!

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  6. This makes me happy. Glad you had a fun, relaxing, kid-less weekend! I totally hear you about being homebound by 6pm...I'm never out at night anymore! Someday (in like 20 years...) the kids will grow up and we can be real people again right? Feels like that day will never come!

    And a MINI VAN? I can't even imagine it! But that would be exciting and nice!

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    1. Thanks, Rach! One can only hope!

      I know - a minivan is a totally foreign concept! I'm not even sure I can drive an automatic anymore! :) I suppose I'll figure it out!

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  7. I love this! Time away with Josh is amazing...it's crazy what a difference 2 kids makes. I'm happy you got some sweet time away before the baby comes.

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  8. Oh my goodness, I didn't realize you were due so soon. I hope to do one of these getaways someday... How wonderful to have friends you can comfortably leave your kids with. I hope the last few months of your pregnancy and delivery go well! We'll be thinking of you.

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