We are in San Diego right now and so far, this trip has been wonderful.
Yesterday, Joshua and I slipped away... just the two of us... and went to two different beaches (including one dog beach that Hartley loved), did some shopping, visited with old friends, and most of all, just soaked up being together.
No house projects, thoughts of going back to work, or other daily demands.
We went to all our old "spots" that were ours: our favorite coffee shop, that special cliff that overlooked the Pacific, and the special spot that he proposed. We were able to take the time to just enjoy the little things, and one another. After a whirlwind 8.5 months that have included morning sickness, work exhaustion, travels, buying our first home, and doing some massive home projects...
It has been just what we needed.
Today, we took our nephews to school, had coffee with an old friend, took Hartley on a long walk, met up for lunch with my dad, celebrated a momentous occasion for my family at BJ's Brewery over the afternoon, and enjoyed a BBQ with Joshua's family.
Our baby girl is now 34 weeks old and has been kicking up a storm. She is even somewhat physically visible from the outside now. Sometimes we'll just be sitting there and my stomach will start moving back and forth or we'll see a big bump pop up and know it's her butt sticking up or feel her feet or knees on the side of my tummy. It's awesome.
It's when we're home, and I have all of our families hands all over my belly, that I realize how much I miss being around our families and loved ones. There is a lot I love about our "new life," but the people... the people are what I miss.
Tomorrow, we're watching my nephew graduate from kindergarten (man, I feel old!) and are going to the San Diego Zoo with my family. I hope you all are having a wonderful week! I miss you all and am thankful for you, my little blog family! xo
