Prototype of new shower being tested in France

We have had a fabulous week with the weather. The evenings are chilly but we have had over 20 degrees all week. Thierry has cut the grass for us and the softball pitch is looking good. It is in a different field this year just in case anyone thinks they know the good places to hit to!!!!

Chris, Jane and Erin have just left after a week in the country. They managed to fit in trips to Caen, Falaise and the zoo at Jurques during their week. They did bring good weather which was lovely.

Peter has settled into school really well. He even runs in on occasions. The sleep in the afternoon is now not an issue, although I am not sure if he actually sleeps. He comes home very tired after his long day but the important thing is that he enjoys it. His new words for the week are "pommes de terre".

Kirsty and Josh are enjoying their new terms and Josh is almost over the fact that his best friend has left. He is still playing with Coline which is the good news, she is lovely. Kirsty is still a swot and has started her swimming lessons this term. She will be a fish in no time.

I have had my contract extended until January and we are hoping that some more permanent contracts appear in the next few months. I am now going to be working on the english service for one of the other regions in France. An exciting new project which I am looking forward to.

Andrew is still working hard here and is looking forward to one of the best helpers arriving on Friday. I think he has plans!!!!!.................

A New Era

It has been a busy week here in France. Peter has now completed his first full week at school. After a few days of nerves he now has mastered the art of not crying when he goes in!!!! He has settled in the afternoons when he is supposed to have a nap as well, the blanket did the trick!! His love of art has already been noted in the school. A piece of 18 inch square paper was entirely covered in paint the other day. The other children had just done a few brush strokes on their pieces.

Sasha has had an operation this week. She seems to be making a good recovery but is not happy with us still. She is even less happy with the cone on her head that makes her walk into everything in the house. She has still to master the art of walking through the door without almost ripping her head off. Thankfully it has only got to be on for a week, after which her stitches will be taken out and she should be back to normal. The good thing of course is that we will no longer have to worry about new arrivals!!!!!

The new turkeys have settled in well to their new abode and the peacock is very happy to have some company at last. The two new arrivals are growing well and hopefully will be on target for a nice size come Christmas!!

Josh and Kirsty are back into the swing of school and homework. Josh is looking forward to his homework being increased (not) and Kirsty is looking forward to teaching daddy lots of new words.

Andrew is settling into life on his own without his little helpers. We should now have lots of jobs on their way to completion. The only thing on his mind though at the moment is BALL!!!! Softball that is!!!! The field is being prepared and the cinema loaded with more baseball films than I have hot dinners.

Me, I am back at work thank goodness.

Love to all and hope to see everyone really soon. xx

Our baby has gone to school ...

Today is the day that we can feel really old. Our baby is going to school. Josh and Kirsty have started in their new classes and Peter has begun life at the maternelle. He marched in with his bag and cushion this morning and after putting on his slippers started to find all of the new toys. After playing with the puzzles he quickly moved on to the trains and the play doh. After a few minutes we decided that it was best to sneak out while he was happy. It is 10 o'clock now and the teacher has not called yet so hopefully all is well!!!!