tres tres happy

So yesterday I went to Champs-d'elysse to find supplies to make Valentine cards. I spent all afternoon cutting and gluing and making cards. Then it was time to get Gabrielle from school. She was very, very mad that I forgot to bring her a snack, said I should call an ambulance right away to bring her to a restaurant because she was that hungry. Home is only a 15 minute walk away so I promised her she would live. Next time though, I won't forget the snack. When we got home we hung out for a bit and I gave her a snack. After I bathed the boys and played. Samuel had an absolute fit, throwing chairs and what not, I don't remember the reason, but it was crazy. Finally he calmed down. He is the cutest boy in the world, but when he is tired, he is crazy.

Dinner was later on Friday. We had a typical Shabbat dinner. It was my first ever, and it was quite an experience. After dinner I went out. I met some Canadians in a pub who talked about how amazing Canada is. Yay. They were very, very liberal, but interesting.

I came home on the last metro of the night. It is very suprising the metro closes here. I went to bed. And this morning was pretty typical. The older kids have a tutor that comes on Saturdays, so it was nice to interact with another girl about my age. When they finished their homework, we watched Mama Mia (in French). Thank God the music was in English though, because that is my favorite part.

Then I went to meet Emmanuel for coffee. We went to a beautiful park near the Louve. It was full of sculptures, I am still amazed I really live here. Anyways, I always have an amazing time with Emmanuel. He is so smart. Perfect in every way. :) I will be happy for a while after my afternoon.

XOXO,
Mandy

Mom's Here!

So I feel like I left you all hanging on my dream night, with a dream man. On top of having an mba and all of the fun that goes along with that. He was a photographer, world traveler, pianist, and cook. I'm sure there are a ton of other things to add to the list but I am not sure how much bragging I can do. I had a wonderful night, and again learned a ton from this genius. It was amazing. If anything, I will have left France with one of my 2 goals completed. :)

So the next day my mom came. I showed her around Dijon, and she fell in love with its charm as I have. We went shopping around town in little boutique stores, sorry pops. I took her to an Italian restaurant, for dinner and bottle of wine, needless to say we had an amazing day. We returned the hotel, and called an early night.

Today we woke up and had breakfast. We are going to a museum later today and having fun on this vacation.

I may be staying in France for 3 more months, after receiving a possible job offer for another au pair's maternity leave. It is in Paris, so it would be a wonderful experience!!!

God works in mysterious ways!

XOXO,
Mandy

Having the time of my LIFE

So the termination of my employment as an au pair is turning out to be one of the best things that ever happened to me. I am really growing to like it here! I had a home cooked dinner last night which was amazing, my compliments to the chef ;). Then I just hung out and learned even more about France.

I don't really have much more to say than that.

My mom comes today, I am very very excited!

Love and Safety,
Mandy