There’s a new routine in our house for the past 3 weeks. Our son got a new job and I am driving him into San Francisco every morning so that he doesn’t have to take public transit and increase our risk of Covid exposure. I don’t mind it. It is a familiar thing for me to drive the kids somewhere, that’s what mom’s do. This is a typical loop drive, hop on the freeway, hop off the freeway, up a couple of blocks, and then back down a couple of blocks and hop on the freeway again. Sometimes we talk, sometimes we don’t.
I have been keeping my eyes open for new things. Here are a couple I’ve managed to catch, thanks to my son who takes the pictures while I drive:
The City itself is a different world. Our drive takes us through downtown and in front of the city hall. Right now in the area across from city hall there are huge tents set up with voting machines. We see lots of “interesting” people as we go too. Seems like every day I see something I haven’t noticed before. It’s kinda fun.
What’s been happening where you are? Any new routines started? Share!
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That’s nice of you to keep your son safe that way. Driving time is a good time to think, too.
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Absolutely! I am really kind of enjoying the drives. Interestingly, Drive was my word of the year this year!
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I am very pleased for your son that he has a new job, Janet. I wish him every success with it.
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Thanks Roberta. The first few weeks were a bit stressful as it is totally new to him but I think he should be okay now.
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Your son is very fortunate to have you as his Mother, Janet. It does make for some great Mother/Son bonding time. Even if it is just being in each other’s presence. And, like you say, you see something new daily. 🙂
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Thanks Erica. It is teaching us both some things I think.
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I love the time in the car with the kids for the quiet time that we can just talk and for the experience of whatever we may see while driving. Great photos that your son took! You’re an awesome Mom!
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Thanks Janie! As you know it is not always easy!
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This seems pretty cool! Long drives, good music and good company with sunrise like that… wow 😍😍😍
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It has it’s good points and it is not super early.
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Ahh then that’s even better! Cause I really love my sleep!
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I have to admit to just a touch of jealousy of you being within driving distance of San Francisco. My middle son used to live in Berkeley. He moved 6 years ago. I still haven’t forgiven him. Visiting him was my best excuse for flying into SFO 🙂
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You know, Laurie, we never really went to the city that often. It is a fascinating place and there is much to see and do. It was fun going to the shows and of course to the ball park!
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Oh my, that’s quite a drive! I think you deserve Mom of the Year recognition. Driving in Downtown San Francisco can be a challenge… but, I guess if you take the same route each time, it’s easier.
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Yes, it’s not too bad actually. Gives me time to plan my day and think.
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Early on in the pandemic my wife and I would sometimes take drives into the downtown areas of L.A. and Santa Monica, but we stopped when the protests started. We rarely go far from home these days–not more than 5 miles or so, but when we do drive a little further it’s been down in Orange County and still we don’t get very far from home.
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My husband and I used to go to Reno about once a year near our anniversary in May and we went to Boulder Creek, CA for a golf tournament in September but did neither of those things this year. It will be nice when we able to do that again without worrying. Still, saves us some money right now!
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San Francisco is my favorite city!
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Yes, it is a pretty neat place.
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yes it is! may your day and driving be blessed.
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Wow! You are a great mom!
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Thanks Kate. I figure that since hubby is home 24/7 and 2 adult kids live with us, at least I get 20 minutes alone time twice a day – LOL.
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Your roundtrip sounds like it’s fun in its own way. I agree, if you pay attention to your surroundings there’s always something to catch your interest. Happy Driving, Mom.
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I have always loved driving and because of Covid (I think) there isn’t much traffic. Of all the places he could work in the city, we got lucky. All the traffic spots are going to other sections.
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What an amazing mom!!!!
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Aw, shucks. Blushing. Actually it is kind of fun to have the alone time with him.
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Great shots, Janet. What an awesome time to have with your son!
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Yes, Donna! There have been some really good early morning discussions.
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Congrats to your son on his new job. Some of my best memories ever were carting around the kids to somewhere for something or other. LOL. The sometimes we talk, sometimes we don’t is very relatable.
My niece is living in the area. We don’t hear from her much but we know she is living her best life with the interesting people of San Fran. Of course I am not supposed to call the city that as she once told me … “Aunty Jill, that’s just dumb”
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Calling it Frisco is worse :). Depending on what part of the city it is, there are some beautiful areas. Some not so much.
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Ha. I’ll be sure to stay away from saying Frisco. Thanks for the tip ;).
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Oooo sounds nice! If I lived in the USA, I wouldn’t want to be out on public transit either 😂 how long of a drive is it for you?
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It’s about 45 minutes round trip. We leave at 7:45 AM and I get home about 8:30. Same thing in the afternoon although sometimes that can take a little longer because of traffic. Still, I don’t mind if it keeps us safer. I get a lot of time to think!
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Oh not too bad at all! Glad you have the nice time with your son!
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