I’ve missed just ‘bopping’ around. I’ve missed waking up and seeing where the day takes me. I’ve missed meeting a friend for brunch that turns into a walk that turns dinner and a hilarious and special whole day together. I’ve missed aimlessly wandering and exploring without purpose or plans. I’ve missed autonomy and feeling untethered. My life as a parent to two small kids is filled with structure and predictability, with routine charts and nap schedules. With strategically packed diaper bags and little Paw Patrol figures in my fanny pack and snacks, so many snacks. With do we bring the stroller and where are the water bottles and is there a cool playground nearby? With preparing and thinking through the what ifs before we go anywhere. This past weekend in San Francisco filled my cup — in so many ways. I got to sleep in and spend time with friends by myself. I got to read a good book while admiring the ocean and again while sitting in my favorite park. I got to eat at delicious restaurants without cutting up anyone’s food or get out the coloring supplies before digging in. I got to wander into stores and look around for no reason. I got to start the days and just... see what happened. I got to continue my days without thinking about needing to get home in time for a kids bedtime routine. I missed all of this so much and have sometimes grieved that the current chapter of my life doesn’t regularly allow me to just — fill my day without plans or structure or taking care of about anything or anyone. We do a lot of adventuring with our girls but it’s just different when you’re doing it without kids, ya know? I just feel so grateful that I could have a glimpse of that phase of my life again. Here’s a few photos from my time in SF aimlessly bopping around. ✨💛 #luckyandireflections