Gone Fishin'
BossLady and I just dropped the Peanut off with my parents for 7 whole days!
To celebrate, we're headed out to a beautiful resort and spa located in Washington's San Juan Islands. I've booked us in a gorgeous suite overlooking the bay, chartered a private sailboat, and rented an Audi RS4 so we can motor up and down the coast. For 7 whole days, we'll go whale watching, kayaking, hiking, and diving. In my spare time, I plan on breaking the local record for most pinot noir consumed in one week. I think I'm also going to see what the human threshold is for most spa services undertaken during the same time period.
Shit, I may even get myself a mani-pedi. You know, 'cause I'm tough like that.
While I already miss the Peanut terribly, I can't wait to spend some quality time with my lovely and beautiful wife. After some protracted negotiations, we've decided to start work on L'Enfant Part Deux at the end of the summer so this may be the last time we go on a solo vacation together for...oh say, the next 18-22 years!
Of course, if in 9 months, we have a newborn baby named Orcas, you'll probably know what happened.
See you in a week, my friends!
It's not gonna be easy not talking about the peanut! All the best with Le deuxieme 'enfant! Enjoy...
Posted by: Big Pumpkin | June 11, 2007 at 03:02 PM
Enjoy!
Posted by: ellen | June 11, 2007 at 03:06 PM
HEY!! You are coming to my 'hood! We are on Whidbey Island. Orcas is so beautiful, I am jealous! Good luck on the second coming, we are going to start for #2 at the end of the summer too. I feel like such an adult actually "trying" to have a baby instead of randomly getting knocked up after a night of drunken bowling. Have fun!
Posted by: Spacecasie | June 11, 2007 at 03:14 PM
Have a fab time, MD & Bosslady! You'll definitely be missing the Peanut big-time but it's nothing a lot of wine and some massages can't overcome.
Posted by: leora | June 11, 2007 at 03:30 PM
Oh my, that does sound heavenly! Enjoy, MD!
Posted by: metro mama | June 11, 2007 at 03:34 PM
Sounds beautiful and relaxing. If pinot noir prices go up here in a week, I'll know who to curse.
Posted by: Papa Bradstein | June 11, 2007 at 03:49 PM
Hey, I'll pick you up from the airport!!
Seriously, have a wonderful vacation and I hope that the weather cooperates with you. Enjoy!
Posted by: Deanna | June 11, 2007 at 03:57 PM
So jealous. I could use a childless vacation right about now. The kids have only been out of school for a week and i'm already at wit's end!
Posted by: Trina | June 11, 2007 at 04:09 PM
So jealous I can't even see straight! Take lots of pictures for all of us who wish we were in the San Juans too!
Posted by: Momma Em | June 11, 2007 at 04:18 PM
Orcas is beautiful and is our favorite of the San Juan islands. This is a beautiful time of year to visit there. Have a great and relaxing time!
Posted by: Lucy | June 11, 2007 at 04:29 PM
There wasn't a single thing missing from that description. In other words, I'm utterly jealous. Have a great time!
Posted by: Paige Jennifer | June 11, 2007 at 04:35 PM
I love the fact that you even know what a mani-pedi is. You truly are MetroDad!
Posted by: julia | June 11, 2007 at 04:40 PM
Living within walking distance of a ferry through the San Juans, I wasn't feeling jealous until you mentioned the Audi and the wine... enjoy the vacation!
Posted by: cam c. | June 11, 2007 at 05:06 PM
Congrats! Orcas is incredible. We desperately want to move there someday. Two years ago our Baby Deux was with us but had yet to make herself known (except to her 2 yo sister who told me I had a baby in my tummy about 100 times). And last year we camped with a 2.5 yo and a 6 week old and in-laws, which wasn't as bad as it sounds. This year we're doing your way (almost--we're still bringing the kids) and we've rented a gorgeous house for a week. Don't miss the hot springs and the cafe at Doe Bay.
Posted by: thisKat | June 11, 2007 at 05:29 PM
Lovely, my in-laws have a place in the SJ's.
#2? You are a glutton for punishment.
So jealous. Get drunk and pampered!
Posted by: ArtFX | June 11, 2007 at 05:32 PM
Have fun and good luck at the baby making.
Man 7 days with grandparents...she'll be spoiled beyond all hope after that. ;)
Peanut and Orcas has a nice ring.
Posted by: Phoenix | June 11, 2007 at 05:35 PM
Howd'u manage to separate the bosslady from peanut. Would never happen in my neck of the woods...
Good choice of car by the way, good to see you went european. Have a great break!
www.stayathomedad.typepad.com
Posted by: SAHD | June 11, 2007 at 05:36 PM
Have fun and enjoy the nice weather!!
Posted by: Lauren | June 11, 2007 at 05:38 PM
That sounds awesome. Have fun! Although, I have to say Killer sounds more edgy than Orcas.
Posted by: honglien123 | June 11, 2007 at 06:00 PM
Don't drink too much pinot noir or the minnows don't swim as well. I want to be an uncle, you know.
Enjoy the time away. Mani-pedi's rock, dude.
Posted by: Hygiene Dad | June 11, 2007 at 06:31 PM
Jealous with a capital J, man. Have an awesome time.
Posted by: JennBenn | June 11, 2007 at 06:52 PM
Have fun! Just got back from our adults only escape to Roatan, Honduras. If you ever want a fabulous retreat in the carribean check out
www.fuegodelmar.com
Posted by: Julie H | June 11, 2007 at 07:02 PM
Good luck on Orcas! How lucky are you, the name is gender neutral!
Posted by: Desiree | June 11, 2007 at 07:11 PM
Have fun with the booze and the sex and the stuff.
Posted by: whit | June 11, 2007 at 07:57 PM
ooo a new baby!!! that's nice, the Peanut will be a big sister!!! enjoy your vacation!
Posted by: jenny | June 11, 2007 at 10:06 PM
Have a GREAT time. But just remember not to drink any f!#$ing merlot. ;)
Posted by: Pattie | June 11, 2007 at 10:25 PM
That is so SWEET.
Good luck to the both of you on baby#2.
Posted by: SneekyPeek | June 11, 2007 at 10:27 PM
Have a great time. I last conceived on our last 7 day vacation. Don't worry about drinking too much Pinot Noir--the minnows still manage to swim just fine.
Posted by: misfithausfrau | June 11, 2007 at 10:43 PM
Try Christine's for dinner.
Enjoy,
rwc
(Bainbridge Island)
Posted by: rwc | June 12, 2007 at 12:19 AM
How wonderful for you and BossLady, MD. Enjoy your time away from the Peanut but it will make the reunion with her all the sweeter! (And I love knowing that you'll be here in my state for 7 days!)
Posted by: Nomadic One | June 12, 2007 at 01:45 AM
Watch out for bicyclist on the island. Especially a tall guy on a red bike that may or may not be pulling his 4yo daughter in a trailer.
Also, try Ship Bay Oyster House. Many locals believe it's even better than Christina's.
P.S. Be careful in your zippy little Audi in the 20mph zones on the island. The SJC Sheriff's Dept likes to pad the county coffers from tourists' pockets.
Posted by: Harry | June 12, 2007 at 12:30 PM
Your trip sounds amazing! Have a great time, and be careful with the pinor noir and operating heavy machinery on open waters.
Posted by: KC | June 12, 2007 at 12:33 PM
Maybe we can see that San Juan isle from my bedroom? AKA if you sail into Vangroovy (as Dooce once dubbed Vancouver) look us up eh.
Especially if you want to do a little more fieldwork around life of a family four? I make some Ukrainian Sushi I think you'd really like or maybe it would be impetus to my husband to actually take me out for dinner. Come on help a Mama out.
Happy Holidays.
ps. Peanut would make a great big sister, I just know it.
Posted by: mo-wo | June 12, 2007 at 01:08 PM
Wow, I'm impressed that you pulled off such a feat. Have a fabulous time!
Spring would be baby-hatching time. Good luck!
Posted by: momto3cubs | June 12, 2007 at 03:57 PM
Sweet! My man and I just got back from Colorado sans kids...All I can say is that it was wonderful to have the opportunity to miss them. Enjoy yourself!
Posted by: JennyLouWho | June 12, 2007 at 04:15 PM
Hey - have a great trip. I've spent alot of time there. My aunt and uncle, who is an architect, built a house on Lopez Island.
Don't forget to visit the island with the Agressive Nuns. Ask around - they can tell you which one.
Posted by: sweatpantsmom | June 12, 2007 at 08:10 PM
Ohhhh, I hope you have a WONDERFUL time! DH and I just did that very thing (okay, a trip, but no sailboat was involved) a few weeks ago. His parents came down to stay with our 15-month-old while we went and played for a week in the wine country. It was glorious! Looking forward to your synopsis when you return.
Posted by: winterwheat | June 12, 2007 at 09:11 PM
Audi RS4? YOU SUCK!
Uh, I mean, have a nice time.
Posted by: JJ Daddy-O | June 12, 2007 at 11:43 PM
Bon voyage mon ami...happy baby making...and pinot drinking.
Posted by: Mitch McDad | June 13, 2007 at 09:23 AM
Bonne chance avec votre deuxieme bebe! Bon voyage mon amie! =)
-ray leeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Posted by: ray lee | June 13, 2007 at 10:15 AM
I hope its a boy.
Posted by: Mikeymike | June 13, 2007 at 11:15 AM
You should'a come last week -- the weather was phenomenal! This week, we're just back to the same ol' cloudy stuff. But it sounds like you'll be spending a good amount of time indoors anyway... Have fun with all your San Juan activities!
Juan if it's a boy and Juanita if it's a girl.
Carol
Posted by: Carol | June 13, 2007 at 11:34 AM
Hooray to you foer getting away. If you make it to Port Townshend, be sure to inhale that clean air extra long for me.
Orcas Whalerider SanJuan DoubleLatte Kim....That has a nice ring to it but I bet you money there'd be three other kids named exactly the same thing in his class.
Posted by: Kara at Capebuffalo | June 13, 2007 at 01:23 PM
BIG FAT JEALOUS SIGH.
No, really, this is great for you. Good for the heart, no? ;)
(Still. Jealous.)
Posted by: Her Bad Mother | June 14, 2007 at 10:36 AM
I second the recommendation for Ship Bay. Be sure to go catch the sunset on Orcas at least once-- it is consistently one of the most vivid I've ever seen, especially at this time of year.
Posted by: allie | June 14, 2007 at 11:32 AM
A childless vacation? Man, I'm jealous. I think I'd spend the entire week sleeping!
Posted by: Maggie | June 14, 2007 at 12:12 PM
right on, MD!
ran my first marathon on Whitbey Island last year... my first venture to that part of the Pacific NW. friendliest people in all of Christendome.
Posted by: HapaSC | June 14, 2007 at 02:43 PM
Wait! In the words of a great relationship book: If You Leave Me Can I Come Too?
Posted by: BOSSY | June 14, 2007 at 02:45 PM
Words cannot express how jealous I am of your RS4, even if only rented.
I noticed you are nominated for the "Hottest Daddy Blogger" over at the blogger's choice awards, and doing quite well I might add. I also noticed you don't have a badge here to promote yourself. You've got my vote today, but you might want to grab that embed code to mobilize the rest of your readers to vote for you.
Keep on Blogging!
Posted by: Taylor | June 14, 2007 at 03:59 PM
I can't wait to "meet" Orcas and look back on this post fondly... 'I remember when they went off on their own... and came back with someone special...' Sigh. :-)
Hope you two have a wonderful time! Aw, I'll bet Peanut misses you both! (Probably not as much as you two miss her...)
Posted by: Mama Nabi | June 14, 2007 at 04:20 PM