The first thing to go is brunch.
Their parenting journey began on their 1st wedding anniversary.
They finished a two-and-a-half mimosa brunch on the patio of the vineyard restaurant.
Vanessa was conceived 37mins later on the balcony lounger.
Her parents didn’t notice the couple across the garden who heard (and saw) this vivacious life moment.
A few months after V’s first birthday her grandparents took her to the aquarium; then for her first sleepover.
Her parents drove up the coast to the Four Seasons.
Welcome drink,
Unpack,
Lunch,
Walk on the beach,
Fight on the beach.
Bath for her,
Bar for him (football game),
Attempt to reconcile.
7pm anniversary dinner reservation,
3 sips of champagne for her,
3 fingers of Bourbon for him.
Obligatory, ‘we’re away from our kid for the first time’ sex.
Inevitable, ‘put on eye mask rather than cuddle for too long’ move.
They had already been awake for two hours when room service arrived.
Soft boiled eggs, avocado, toast, OJ, French press, side of bacon for him.
They had to hurry in order to make her spa appointment, the noon checkout, and the drive home to pick up the baby.
The first thing to go is brunch.