Je Suis en Charge

So, I'm not sure if this title is in French, or I just French-ized it.

Anyway, today I had a great day!

It was nice out today and I didn't have to wear my snow coat and use an umbrella, so that already was a plus. My day started out with a "goodnight" text from my Boyfriend (who is in a different time zone, so it was goodnight for him) and that made me SOOOO happy!! I haven't received one of those in 75 days while he was in Basic Training so it was a nice surprise. He's finished now, but more about that later.

I made it to school semi on time after dropping the kids off at their school, taking a bus, walking a bit, taking the metro, and then walking a bit more. There was a new professor today (I swear we have a new one every week!!) and after only a few minutes in the class I had already decided that he was the best so far. He was easy to understand, very positive and helpful. His exercises were very entertaining, thought provoking and I really felt like I learned something. We did a question game in which he asked questions like "Vrai ou faux: La Corse et L'ile de France" and  "nommez trois acteurs francais". There were 12 questions and together my 'equipe' (team) and I were able to answer 10 out of the 12! Not to brag or anything, but it was mostly me answering them....

After class I went with Karin (from Mexico) and Lucy (from England) to a Patisserie and I bought my weekly baguette and then treated myself to something I've never tried before. I bought what is called a Praddel and I don't know how I've lived without these things before. It..Was..Amazing..

When it came time to pick up the kiddos from school, it was so nice out, so I put on some happy music and walked my way to school with a skip in my step.

Les enfants et moi stopped at a local park on the way home and spent some time playing there. This signs says "For the security of each child, it is recommended that only children from the ages of 4-14 play on the playground. Oops...well I've always been told I look between 14 and 16 years lol so I jumped on and played with them until the playground got too crowded.

Unfortunately, it gets dark around 6 here, so we left for home about 5:30. My lovely mother sent me some flashcards to help teach the kids English, and they ended up being really awesome and fun. I started teaching them their colors and I LOVE to hear their accents. 

I got the chance to make dinner tonight.  I was kind of nervous, what do I make?? The family mostly eats really fresh things, which is great, but I really only know how to make Kraft Mac n Cheese.... I found some potatoes and chopped them up, doused them in oil and microwaved them. Then I cut up some tomatoes and made a special french sauce to go with. Then, because their kitchen is SO small, as I was moving around, I accidentally knocked a glass off the counter. Great...First time cooking and I'm already breaking their dishes. 

Nice one.

Anyway that was my day. I got to talk to my family tonight too, (Hi mom!!) I miss you guys. 

Abby