I biked to church on Sunday morning. I wish I had taken my time on the way there, I didn't think it would only take me 20 minutes. It's not been nearly as peaceful going to services here as I thought it would be. Just going in and sitting by myself has been better. It's very different to not know the pattern of the Catholic service. If I were comfortable with the service, I'd feel a lot better about going and participating, even if I didn't understand a word of what was going on.
It's been kind of chilly and rainy here for a few days. I just walked outside for a second though, and the sun was warm! I've been wearing my sweater and jeans for a week. It's hard to want to go outside when it reminds me of winter time and it's June. I've been trying to help the mother of the family I'm staying with get her house organized. Mostly, it's just been me doing dishes and looking after the babies or tidying up the older girls' room and play room. They moved here from England 3 years ago and they've had 2 babies since then. And the dad still works in London and can only come home on weekends. So, they've got their hands full. The littlest girl is just about to walk on her own. She'll stand by herself for a few seconds and walk around holding on to my fingers. It's so cool to see. Oh, and the 5 year old is starting to read. I've read her a few books over and over and she's memorized them. She'll read them by herself now. I like reading her the books she has in French. We read a lot of T'choupi books yesterday. She helps me with my pronunciation, after she laughs at me. I can kind of do the French way of saying Rs now. Mardi, dehors, drapeau de france...
I don't like not knowing the french words you write. Though I don't ever anticipate knowing french.
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42 days man!
See you soon.
I miss riding bicycles. Im inspired by your life there kaki. Would love to share the diaper making with you too.
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