San Fransico

I never really knew it, but San Fransisco really is a great city! I've heard it called the "New York" of the west and it's true. It's also easier to get to. My husband suggested we take a few days by ourselves and stay in the city while we were up visiting his family. Genius! I will admit that I had a little separation anxiety even thinking about leaving my kids, especially Jude. He's never really been left before, even with a babysitter. Maybe this was my first clue that this trip was long overdue. We left the kids with Jamin's mom and I think I relaxed pretty much once we drove out of town. We drove up the coast from Sant Cruz to San Fransico. It was such a beautiful and relaxing drive. No traffic, just calm. I slowly started to develop a grudge for So,Cal. Why are there so many people there? Everywhere! We stopped at a strawberry farm that had delicious strawberry shortcakes and other yummy treats! It was a great suggestion per Jamin's sister who also recommended our hotel. There's nothing better than an actual referral to some place. When we actually got into the city I got a little turned around as to how to find the parking garage to our hotel and baffled Jamin as to my poor navigating. Not a great point in our trip I even screamed at a poor valet parking attended because I was so frustrated and we drove in an exit only driveway. Tempers settled and we got to our room and saw the view of the city. We stayed in union square. This was perfect location for what I wanted to do. Shop, see movies and go out to dinner. You remember those activities right? The ones you used to do before you had kids. Now, these are the kind of things I want to do when I have time to myself. Oh, and sleep. Mornings are so much less painful when I wake up on my own. That first night we used the gym at the hotel. Not exactly on everyones list for their vacation but working out is a luxury to me. We ate out and saw a movie,"Date Night" (my choice) which I really liked.