Category Archives: France
Mushroom in my bathroom
The first time we used the shower in our apartment we flooded the hallway outside the bathroom, made for a wet welcome after a long flight. I’m not sure if it’s just a really bad caulking job or too much … Continue reading
Jello
We are having warm weather and I’ve been hungry for Jello. I haven’t found Jello in the grocery store, but I found Gelée au Madère. There is a picture on the front of the box with things in a gelatin … Continue reading
Self check-out en français
I have a history with self check-out machines starting in the USA. Well today I went to Cora (this is like a big Wal-Mart that I try to avoid at all costs) with the boys in tow. The boys had … Continue reading
I’m losing my Marbles
I don’t understand the current fascination that has overtaken Joshua’s Elementary School. I thought the warmer weather would bring the soccer (football) out to the playground. But instead there is a much smaller ball that every child is carrying to … Continue reading
Neosporin
Today I walked to the pharmacy to see if they had anything that could replace our almost empty tube of Neosporin. I showed her the tube I wanted to replace and I thought she was going to call the police … Continue reading
La coulée verte
Today the boys woke up with what seemed to be more energy than normal, so after lunch we decided to start walking La coulée verte (walking trail that runs from Massy to Paris) and see how far we could get. … Continue reading
Warning Signs
There are warning signs all over town and some of them I wonder why they are there, but I thought I would share my thoughts on why I think someone decided to post all these warning signs: This warning sign … Continue reading
Dodge ball
The other day we were all playing dodge ball outside our apartment and a young French boy around Jonah’s age was watching us and we invited him to join. I was joking with DeAnna and asked if we should teach … Continue reading
Fun with boats
There are very few inexpensive children’s activities in Paris and we visited one that is well worth the 2 euro fee. At Jardin du Luxembourg they have a large fountain where you can rent a model sail boat and use … Continue reading
Shopping
Yes this is a feat that we thought we have mastered in French. But there were many things that we were unaware of since there are no signs and the only way you find this out is if you are … Continue reading
D squared + J squared = Anderson 