A little getaway

We spent a few days in San Diego last week with some dear friends, and as I looked through my camera this past weekend, I realized I didn't snap many pictures during our time there, which I suppose indicates that I attempted to savor each moment! Trading 106 degree LA weather for 80 degree SD weather made for a rejuvenating and merry little getaway, where we spent most of the time relaxing indoors and at the pool. Alex was in serious nostalgia mode the whole time because he resided blocks away from where we were staying during his undergrad years. He took every opportunity to show us where he lived, where he used to study, and where he'd surf. We even indulged his intense pining for this wings joint because he ate there so often back then. I don't eat wings often, so eating them reminded me of how I craved them and other meaty, unhealthy foods when I was pregnant with Serene (It was so weird, but Alex loved it). Serene also had a grand time, especially because she had four other little gal friends to play with. I daresay this was one of her favorite vacations; she ate, napped, and slept like she was right at home! So incredibly blessed by our dear friends' love and hospitality, and the sacrificial example they are to Alex and me. They even watched Serene for a couple of hours so that Alex and I could sneak in a date at the movies. It felt so strange but freeing to be out and about after 8pm by ourselves. It was good for my mama bear inclinations to entrust the baby to others for a bit. Is it odd that I'm still anxious to have the baby out of my sight for a couple of hours even though she is nearly one?