Just got back from another fantastic (but brief) getaway with the kids. This time, Tom’s work took us to San Luis Obispo. We wondered why our car wasn’t loaded down like it usually is, until we realized, whoops, forgot the camera AND the stroller!
So, unfortunately, the first order of biz was to rectify those probs!
First day was consequently rough. We got in at around 1am on Thursday and although kids slept en route, they didn’t fall asleep until past 10pm, they were so excited!
Then, Cameron awoke way too early! Dylan woke up excited, so there was no “gettin’ back to sleep” after that.
Brekky started out well enough, but we had about 90 minutes dead time before we could head out to get a stroller and point and shoot and, during that time, Cameron started to get sleepy and cranky again!
We’d planned to head to the Children’s Museum, but everyone protested. I was crestfallen…but also too tired to argue with the kids, so we just headed back to the hotel and suited up for swimming.
Afterwards, Cameron did not nap as hoped for, despite the fact that both kids were super active in the pool! Dylan was all amped up about playing “office” in the room and Cameron was too excited to sleep as well!
I was a bit bummed to have spent such a lovely day in the room, but all was not lost. It’s summer and the sun doesn’t go down right away!! So, after Tom finished up his work meeting, we headed out for the Thursday evening Farmer’s Market!
On our way there, we found an amazing chocolate shop, Sweet Earth Chocolates, which not only had a huge selection of vegan chocolates (peppermint patties, truffles, peanut butter cups, and caramels included!), but uber-yummy vegan shakes as well!
We needed no convincing to get us some yums.
The Farmer’s Market itself was pretty crowded, but still a good time. We got balloon bracelets and roasted corn for the kids and enjoyed music by at least 3 different bands!
The next day, Cameron slept in (hooray!), so our day got off to a more reasonable start and we did finally make it to the museum.
The museum was just awesomeness–I guess that’s what happens when you’re near a University renowned for its design and architecture programs!!
Overall, the kids were just stellar! At breakfast time, I was able to set ’em up at a table and they obediently stay put while I went to get food. When Cameron got antsy and tried to run after me during clean-up time, Dylan (who is just an amazing big brother!!), would try to herd her back in!
Dylan truly is amazing. He is so loving and sweet and thoughtful. A mother couldn’t ask for a nicer kid! He is so often so willing to help with Cameron…he tries to cheer her up when she’s sad, he helps me when I’ve got no hands left…he’s a great listener. And he’s just so much fun! He loves to laugh and joke and take you with him on all his journeys of imagination (right now, a common theme is that he and I are going to work together when he grows up…and we’ll work in a park…and have a train with FIVE cabooses)!
Look at just how sweet they are!
Then there’s Cameron. Hew new favorite phrase (thanks to Dylan) is, “mommy, I gotta tell you something. Else.”! She definitely has her challenging terrible-twos moments, but when she just spontaneously gives you hugs and says, “I just love you” your heart just melts!
