The author enjoyed a weekend with her parents, without her son. She got to have a relaxing morning coffee with her father and hear family stories she'd never heard before.
Courtesy of Nicole Findlay
Family trips, at least for me at this stage in my life, are very kid-centered. We are big multigenerational travelers, but on a recent trip, I left one generation at home. My 9-year-old wasn't happy about this — he loves spending time with his grandparents.The weekend getaway with my parents was the first time in over a decade that I'd traveled anywhere overnight with both of them and without my little one. We didn't go far — just an hour north of San Francisco to Healdsburg — but the experience felt new. We dined at a restaurant with no kids' menu, lingered over Zinfandels and Rhone-style blends, and watched a detective drama in our pajamas.My parents asked what I wanted to do and where I wanted to eat, just like I do with my son. The weekend was a feel-good reminder that I'm still someone's kid, too.
They spent the weekend together in Healdsburg and enjoyed a wine tasting.
Courtesy of Nicole Findlay
