She's crawling

Lydia started crawling last week! Towards the end of the video, you'll also hear of Luke's own accomplishment.

First day of school (snif!)

Who knew that the first day of nursery school would be so traumatic? Luke was all decked out in his backpack and new sneakers, walked bravely into the school and started playing with his friend zoe, and then understood I was going to leave and cried and screamed his heart out. I hope tomorrow's drop-off will be easier!

New backpack, new shoes...


...and his "Bob the builder" jacket! I'm ready for school maman!


Bravely playing with his friend zoe, before he realized I was going to leave.


No, I did not get a picture of the screaming and wailing, I was too busy
trying not to cry myself. But here's me and my friends, recuperating from the drop-off over a strong cup of coffee.

London

Before the end of summer and beginning of school, Alex and I left the kids with the grandparents and took a train to London for a 4-day getaway. It was a great trip! It was nice to rediscover the freedom of being without kids: sleeping in late, leisurely breakfast (with the paper!), going to the movies and theater, eating wherever and whenever, and just generally "faffing" about (british slang for hanging out, not really doing anything). Nonetheless, we were eager to get back home to the kids. We did miss them a lot!