On the Go?

My husband and I have a problem. We are different in one fundamental way that often causes friction in our relationship. I am a spontaneous, fly by the seat of my pants; let’s go DO something kind of girl. Where as Smoochy is a planner, a homebody, and itinerary maker. I can’t tell you how many Friday’s I have picked him up from work and said, “Isn’t it a gorgeous day? Let’s go to San Francisco and take a walk!” He would rather claw his eyes out. The thought of Friday rush hour traffic, parking in the city, and dealing with an off-schedule baby makes such a suggestion sound ridiculous to him.

How Smoochy would like to spend his weekend.

It’s not that he is opposed to all my suggestions, he would just prefer we plan our weekend adventures early to mid-week. And here is where the break down happens, because I have trouble thinking that far in advance on a Wednesday while I’m folding the wash. I never think about how lovely it would be to have a picnic at Half Moon Bay until Saturday morning when the sun is shining! Needless to say, in the year we’ve been here we haven’t exactly gotten out in the Bay Area.

My ideal weekend.

It makes me sad to think that we will leave here before seeing Yosemite or taking a trip to Napa Valley. Not to mention all the wonderful sites to be seen from San Jose to San Francisco. Of course it is all a matter of timing. We moved to Fremont when I was six moths pregnant. And since then we have been learning the ropes of parenthood. Who wants to visit Napa when you can’t taste the wine? And I can’t see hiking Yosemite with Normy in his stroller (or back-pack). Not that it isn’t possible…just not my idea of fun. Can’t you se me changing a diaper by Old Faithful? Photo Op! Whatever, you know Normy'd be down for it!

How Normy likes to spend his weekend!

I guess when you put it in context of my pregnancy and Norm’s first year…we’ve done more than most might. Thanks to our good friends Matt & Jen we’ve had the opportunity to see the beauty of Monterey and Carmel. We’ve taken a couple trips in to San Francisco, heck; we even saw a Dave Matthew’s Band concert! Not to mention Normy's been on six airplane trips since he's been born! All and all it’s been great.

This past weekend, Smoochy and I tried to work out our differences on weekend adventuring. Sunday we found ourselves with the time and inclination to do a little gallivanting. So Smoochy asked, “What do you wan to do?” It was a great step towards spontaneity on his part. We agreed on a low-key trip to Alameda Island to walk the shoreline of the Bay, window shop, and just generally check it out. What a perfect day! Our walk was beautiful, we found thrift store treasures at a little second hand boutique, and we had the best margaritas either of us has had in a LONG time!

Here’s to us: taking life one weekend at a time!

Get this boy to Florida!

Do you see the skyline of S.F. in the background?

Normy deserves some margarita too!

Just kidding! It's water!

Kissing Daddy!

Kissing Mommy!