Random thoughts of the day…
-A sore throat that seems to come and go. Sore throat and then a cough, and then back to a sore throat again.
–La rentrée. Its in a week. Apart from finishing to sort the girls clothes, I think we are ready to go. I don’t know that I’m ready to have 2 kids in primaire, though. My babies. What happened to them? When did they get so big? Can I go back to have a 4 year old, 18 month old and new born, please?
-Fall. I think it is quite possibly the best season in Brittany. Gorgeous light, beautiful weather, crisp mornings, hot tea fireside… It sounds divine.
-London. I’m hopefully going to spend a few nights in London in September. I feel a bit … conflicted? I am looking forward to it and hoping it works out and also feeling anxious about leaving for a few days. I know the girls and Damien will be fine, but while I’d enjoy the quiet, I’ll miss them so. I don’t want to cave into the idea that I’m safer at home, but sadly in the world we live in there is that small bit of me that is saying “stay home!” And on the other hand, it would be fun to go, a nice break and I’m sure I’d come back home with more patience and resolve (and a suitcase with Christmas presents)!
-Job. At some point I should probably make the jump back to employment. It feels a bit futile when I look at local-ish job options. I’m hoping to get a job substituting English either in public or private schools. Maybe at some point I could take the government issued test to get a tenured position.
-Tisane. Its a nightly ritual now. Put the kids to bed, turn on the kettle, prepare a taste with a spoonful of honey… Mmmm bliss.
Maman Bonne 