Just the two of us!

On Our Way to London Town..

Next week my Hubby turns 30, and for the last year, all I have been doing is scratching my head, as to what to get him. I wanted to get him something he could keep, but I couldn't think of anything that one- he'd appreciate and two- wouldn't loose or gather dust. Then I thought, why not do something instead, treat him to a night away or something. That's when London came to mind. We went to London for our Honeymoon earlier this year,  but we took MeMe, and as much as we loved her being there, London is a completely different city with a baby. I wanted to go back and experience the city life, just the two of us.

 I wanted to do something a little bit different and special, something he would talk about and remember for years to come. I decided to book a meal on the  River Thames Bateaux Symphony Boat, that served you a five course á la carte menu, whilst cruising on the river, taking in all the views of London. I also booked a room at Me hotel, which isn't far away from the river. The hotel has one of  the best roof top bars in London, so let's just say for his 30th I was spoiling him.

The View from the Roof Top Bar.

Setting off and leaving MeMe was hard. I was getting very stressed packing mine and MeMe's stuff up. I haven't left her for this long before, two full days and a night. The longest has just been staying over at Nanna's house, but dropping her off at tea time, then picking her up first thing in the morning. I had no idea how she would get on. Obviously I knew she would be alright; she loves being with her Nanna, but it was the thought of being far away from her. I couldn't bring myself to leave her, when I was dropping her off. She was happy enough telling Nanna that she wanted her jigsaw out from the drawer, so I left her to it, and said my goodbyes.

We were cutting it fine getting to the train station, after all my messing around not wanting to leave MeMe. We JUST made it, after I had to get out of the car to get the tickets, while Stephen went to  park the car. When we found our seats on the train, we sat down and started to relax, and guess what we talked about... MeMe! I honestly wonder sometimes, what we talked about before she came along.

When we arrived in London, we went straight to the hotel to drop our luggage off and check in. The hotel was amazing; it was called 'ME London.' We walked in and was greeted by someone who took us upstairs to the reception, where we were handed a glass of champagne. Yes, it's the little touches like that, that make you feel like someone special even if it is just for a day or however long you are staying for. Then you leave and reality hits, but it is nice while it lasts. Back to hotel- the lobby was, well let's just say.. WOW! I have never seen anything like it; the walls went up all the way up to the top of the hotel where there was glass windows, but it went up in a triangle shape and finished in a point. If that wasn't enough to make you say wow, then having a video projected onto the marble wall of moving jellyfish certainly would. The rooms were very modern, with lots of little gadgets, which Stephen enjoyed messing around with- Men and their gadgets!

Once we dropped the luggage off, and once we had explored every bit of the hotel room and what each and every button did, we headed out for an explore of London. First stop had to be the Famous Harrods. I used to go to Harrods at Christmas with my Dad, and Sister and I just had to go back. If there is anywhere, that can get you into the Christmas spirit, its Harrods! Once we finished looking around there, (I don't think you can ever be finished in there, there is so much to look at)  we had to head back as time was ticking on and we had to get ready for the meal. When we got to the hotel, we wanted to see the roof top bar, and all the views, and lets face it, to get a cheeky glass of wine before getting ready.

Waiting to get on the boat.

Once we made it onto the boat, we took our place at our table, which was by the window, perfect for taking in all the views of London. There was music being played, at the atmosphere on the boat was lovely and very romantic. The night went down very well, and I think Stephen really enjoyed his present.

The next day, we woke up (my head slightly blurry) and got full English breakfast, and decided to have a quick look around London before heading back. We wanted to leave around tea time, but unfortunately, when I spoke to my Mum, MeMe hadn't had a brilliant night sleeping, so my Mum was shattered, so we decided to head back earlier. We took a quick trip to see the Christmas shop at Liberty's- which was amazing! Then to Hamley's. I couldn't go to London and not get something for Melissa. Well, could I pick something- No! I wanted to get her everything, I was like a kid myself; I was just going around the shop saying, "Oh she'd love this.. Oh look, She'll love that" in the end, I decided to get her a doll, which came in a little pink backpack. Good choice; as she has not let go of the Doll since we got back, she has to have it going to sleep, eating her breakfast, you name it she'll be holding 'Lolly the Dolly.'

Finally on the train home, and on our way to see our little girl. We were two very tired (slightly hungover) but very excited Parents. When you are a parent, it's so easy just to give all
your attention to your children, and don't get me wrong that's what we do, but I do think it's important to remember your relationship. It's something I can hold my hands up and say; we don't do it enough. By the end of the couple of days, we just felt reconnected as a couple and gives you a chance to appreciate each other again. Not only that, but it gives you a chance and a reason to get all dressed up, and feel good about yourself again, win, win.

That was our trip away, I hope you enjoyed reading about it. If you want to hear more blogs like this, please leave a comment below.

Thank you for taking the time to read this. I hope you are having a lovely day.

Sarah & MeMe