Week Two

Could things possibly be getting ever so slightly easier??? I hear a thousand ‘I told you so’s!’ reverberating across the world, but hey, the first week was always going to be hell and it’s very difficult to look past that when you don’t know what’s ahead.

Things that have made it a bit easier are:
- Tom doing the first school run (which means I only have 2 to do instead of 3!)
- Sam scooting to school has helped his whinge factor but increased Ruby’s as she wants to scoot too.
- Picking up every leaflet and bit of info on how to survive in Paris. These will be my bible and I will study them every day.
- Getting to know my way around a little bit, not getting lost as much, realising that the best place to get on the bus with a pram is in the middle to avoid terrible accidents.
- My French classes are giving me a little more confidence, Marguerite is going to take me out next week to get some hands on experience shopping, etc..
- The stunning scenery around us is hard to miss, even in stressful moments. Ruby is mesmerized by the huge statues of knights on horses outside the Grand Palais.
- Reading all your emails, even though I get a twinge of sadness each time I hear about the kids at school, still feels like Sam should be there.
-My new mantra as I do the commute is ‘Embrace change, embrace change, embrace change’.
- Naked man and wine, of course.

Sam says today that he likes Paris now and will be sad to leave to go to England, how much can change in a week! Somehow I think this is just the beginning of our rollercoaster ride.