Happy President's Day! Who was a happy President? Teddy Roosevelt, I guess.

It's rainy and cold and it's going to be like that all week. I'll be trotting off to my Monday morning Pilates shortly.

But I had fantastic weekend starting on Thursday. My niece Crystal came out to visit and we have gotten to a very comfortable, familial vibe. Just really enjoy her company and happy to share San Francisco with her.

Also my close college friend, Alison, was out visiting with her husband and adult daughter this weekend. I met up with them and Emmett joined us at Alembic and we had a fantastic time.

It was only the second time Alison had met Emmett and it was lovely for him to spend more time with them. I've gotten to know her daughter Claudia pretty well now - she's been doing post-graduate work in California and came up up with her friend to see me a few years ago.

You never know it's all going to mesh, but we had a really fun, free flowing, laugh-y conversation that went from cocktails through dinner. Really a warm, connecting time with one of my oldest friends (she was one of the women in my wedding party when Jacqueline and I got married), and strengthening ties with her husband and daughter, and Emmett also bonding with them. A wonderful evening all around.

Then I got to see my friend Jes, again at Alembic, last night and we had a long talk that was emotional and connected.

Bonus: At one point during my evening with Alison's family, her husband, Paul, leaned over and whispered to me, "Emmett is such a great guy!" And last night Jes said, "Matilda is so special. I love her so much! She's so cool. I think she's going to change the world."

It's nice when people appreciate your kids.