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!
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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
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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