We left early Friday morning, and my hope was that both kids would sleep in the car. But, alas, we had no such luck. We stopped briefly in Montecito for a coffee, a muffin, and a potty break, and then resumed our drive. Both kids were pretty tired and cranky by the time we arrived at the hotel.
We had splurged on a suite at the Hilton Gardens so that we could close off one room with the kids in it when the went to sleep at 7:00 p.m. This proved to be a very prudent decision. While Seth was working, Annalisa took a nap and Josh and I played games. Four hours later, Seth returned, and we went for a delicious swim in the hotel pool. The rest of the evening was low-key: Seth and Josh went grocery shopping and brought back Thai food for dinner, and then the kids went to bed and we retired to our room to watch TV.
On Saturday morning, the kids woke up bright and early, and we headed to Pismo Pier for breakfast. After feasting on eggs, potatoes, bacon and pancakes, we went for a walk on the pier. The minute he placed a foot on the pier, however, Josh took off in a full-blown sprint. He ran...and ran...and ran...and didn't stop until he got to the end. Josh marveled at the fishermen and pelicans. Annalisa marveled at everything and everyone. After a brief walk around the beach, it was time to return to the hotel for Annalisa's morning nap.
To be honest, we spent much of our three-day trip in the hotel room. When traveling with two young children, it's difficult to stay out and about for very long. Nevertheless, Seth and I enjoyed indulging in crab legs and bottle of white wine. We also loved swimming in the warm pool and relaxing in the hot tup, strolling around downtown San Luis Obispo, visiting Avila Beach, and just being OUT of hot, busy L.A. for weekend.
It was also our trial run at a "work-ation," and I gotta say, I kinda like 'em.
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