She looks pretty cute now.
After rewarding her with a mini-non-sugar-brioche from the bakery downstairs (where we are on first name basis with everyone there, including the owners) we went to the Parc in rainboots to play with Elliot. I do not have photos because I forgot the camera. But it was a lot of fun in the puddles. During this playdate I learned what I didn't ever know - Elliot was born at home in his own room! His mom Fransiska told me all about her very long labor of more than 24 hours with her home birth doctor by her side - long and painful - but at least she was in the comfort of her own home. No epidural! Damn, gotta respect that!
And then when we finally got some sun last night, Estelle brushed her baby's teeth out on the balcony. As you do.
This morning we took Estelle to the pool for the first time - only to arrive and find the special pool that is heated on Saturday mornings had been closed due to some child getting sick in it. Ouch. Next time maybe!
And here is my boss from the Chamber of Commerce, Etienne, who stopped by on a Saturday to drop off some materials for a new course I am teaching at a hotel. And on his birthday to boot! Happy birthday to him, and my niece Lauren who is 12 today in Waterbury Center, VT - home to Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream.
Happy Birthday Lauren!
