We're home (for now)! I have lots to tell you about our trip to California, but I am going to start with a big highlight for us: the four days Kent and I spent in LA.
Just us.
Nicholas stayed with his Grammer and Papa. It was hard for me to leave him--like me crying sobbing as we drove away hard--but I knew he was in good hands, and from the sounds of it, I'm pretty sure he had more fun with them than he ever does at home with us.
The time that Kent and I got to spend with just each other was worth it, and I hope that we can make these kind of trips happen at least every couple of years. For us, it was important.
We loved our hotel. So much that we would love to go back there if we ever get a chance.
If I could, I'd spend every weekend at the beach, but since I can't, I try to soak it all in when I can.
Our itinerary for this trip was to "sleep when we wanted, eat when we wanted, and do whatever else we felt like."
It couldn't have been more perfect.
We slept in until 8! 8:30 one morning, actually. I haven't slept that late since Nicholas was born.
We ordered room service, a first for both of us. We were so excited about having breakfast delivered right to our room; it was like Christmas morning. Our eyes opened and we jumped up to get the menu and make the call right then and there.
We spent a day at Universal Studios. I think the best part of the park was that we didn't have anyone else to take care of and we could watch the shows, go on the rides, and buy candy just because we felt like it.
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We ate breakfast at Back on the Beach Cafe, where we ate together when Kent came to visit me when we were dating:  |
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And because it wouldn't be an Andersen vacation without the food, we took full advantage of being able to go out to eat whenever we wanted. We ate at a little Italian place in Hermosa, went to the fancy Boa's Steakhouse in Santa Monica, got authentic French crepes late one night, found the most incredible Mexican place right across the street from our balcony at the hotel, and made sure to stop at the famous Diddy Reise for cookie sandwiches on our way out of town.
When we got back to Kent's house, it was so fun to have Nicholas greet us with "Daddy! Mommy!" and the biggest dimply smile that stayed on his face while he had a snuggle fest with us for the next 45 minutes.
I definitely think this is something we need to do again. It was just so so good for us to remember how much fun we have together. The day-to-day grind makes it hard for me sometimes to see past the routine and remember that I really did marry my best friend, and I'm so lucky to have him.
When we got back to Kent's house, it was so fun to have Nicholas greet us with "Daddy! Mommy!" and the biggest dimply smile that stayed on his face while he had a snuggle fest with us for the next 45 minutes.
I definitely think this is something we need to do again. It was just so so good for us to remember how much fun we have together. The day-to-day grind makes it hard for me sometimes to see past the routine and remember that I really did marry my best friend, and I'm so lucky to have him.
4 comments:
I'm glad you guys had such a great time! We took our first "alone trip" a year after Payton was born and we have been hooked ever since. Just as you described it is so so nice (and important) to get away, relax, and reconnect.
Sounds like an absolute blast Becca! Your cousin has one lovely garden, those white flowers are so pretty. Great necklace, too!
that's awesome that you had such a great time. it is important to get away together, just as a couple. I can't wait for Sam and I to be able to that.
Sounds like a fantastic trip! And I agree, it is very important to have time to reconect and strengthen your persoanl relationship - seperate from being parents.
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