Last weekend Kristofer and I took our first trip/vacation together since the boys were born. We went to San Francisco for my cousin, Jenny's wedding. Talk about preparation--both mentally and physically for that! You are so excited for a break, but the thought of leaving your children is terrifying. How does that happen? Grandpa Karl and Nana Bev drove from Colorado to stay and watch the boys for the weekend--how NICE!! We are so blessed! Needless to say, the boys were just FINE the entire weekend...Imagine that!
We had a fabulous trip! We stayed in the luxurious Hilton downtown San Francisco (totally free--thank you Kris for your points! Yes, only 1 perk from all of his travel..accumulation of points for free hotel stays and airplane tickets!)So, our first stop was Alcatraz! Very cool to take a ferry trip on over to the island and walk through history. I definitely recommend it!
We finished with walking through the Fisherman's Wharf and on to supper at a Peruvian Restaurant-La Mar. Saturday we went for a run--just small inclines along the way. (I don't know if you've been to San Fran, but the hills are pretty steep!), then walked through Chinatown and lounged at the hotel..how delightful! The wedding was next and along the way, passed nude protesters and participants in the S&M weekend in San Fran...you might have to look that one up as I'm not going to explain it! ha! It was great to share the day with family far away from home. Sunday quickly came and off to the BART and airport. I don't think the plane could fly us home fast enough--so ready to see the boys!
The boys seem to be in an "industrious" phase. Everything is taken out/put back in, found/hidden again, always on the go and SO BUSY. They love hiding spots! Today I got the pleasure of watching them pull all of their clothes out of their bottom dresser drawers then head on in to the living room to watch them rearrange furniture. Now this was a sight to see. Little Ryan pushing a big armed chair (think of Ikea) across the room, turning it around then proudly climbing up on it to sit. Nathan all the while is watching and aiding him when needed. As I pull Ryan down the two squeal and hide in their secret hideout--the corner. Well, not so secret if mom can see them! Oh, they are so fun.
It has become more challenging to dress these two. They fight you every the step of the way because they want to go and play. It amazes me how fast they learn. If my phone rings or beeps, Ryan will hunt it down, then hand it over to me. If Nathan is tired, he will get his blanket, lie down on it, to tell me he is tired. They love to be outside and always want to explore!
We recently went to a "truck" show--everything a little boy would want to see (dumptrucks, firetrucks, policetrucks, garbagetrucks) you get the point. The boys were very interested and also scared! Oh, how some day they will look back at that and wonder!
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