Corinne and Luc crack me up because even on a date night (where they're supposed to leave and I stay), they chitchatted with me forever and still had to make a quiche for our dinner.... they joked about just staying home to eat with us, or better yet, taking us all out to dinner. They couldn't find the rolling pin to roll out the crust.... the girls wanted to help set the table but got into a little tiff, Luc took all the kids for a little ride around the neighborhood, Luc called around to make dinner reservations, etc, etc. Finally, around 8:15, they were ready to leave (after Corinne changed clothes). I thought they'd never go! (But at least I did get to see how to make a real French quiche!)
Les enfants and I played some wii bowling while the quiche baked (they proudly told me they'd been bowling for real, once), had our quiche dinner with mousse au chocolat for dessert and watched a kids talent show until the parents came home around 10:30. I mostly entertained Lucie, the youngest, but during dinner I got asked some cultural questions by Julien (Are we allowed to talk at the table in America during dinner time?) and talked about the Biebs with the girls. Lucie kindly announced that her mother's chocolate mousse reminded her of le caca and the other two said it was good, but not her best. I said- you guys!!! Don't tell her that! I think it's yummy! Their response was, we like having Leen-say as our baby-seeater and laughed... in a cute way, not an evil way;)
During the kids talent show, Qui sera la meilleur... Ce soir? (Who will be the best... Tonight?), we saw adorable little French kids battle it out through song, dance, magic tricks, gymnastics, and fact recall (I don't know how else to call it, one 4 year old could find countries on a globe and a 5 year old could tell you about every major league soccer team in France). Lucie would get up and mimic the performers... Emilie would give her expert opinion on the performances and Julien laughed at all the American song choices... saying: "You're everywhere!!" I couldn't tell if he meant it in a good way or bad way....but he ran upstairs at one point to retrieve his full size American flag. Apparently, he really likes flags, and ours is his favorite because of the 50 stars and 13 stripes haha. And then, Lucie pété-d.... Julien yelled out- "Nooo! Lucie!!! That stinks! You're representing France for goodness sake!!!!" And ran to open a window. I just laughed... kids are kids everywhere:)
When the parents got home, Julien promptly told on his little sister and both parents giggled, shook their heads and said, "It's a good thing she's cute or else we'd never be able to marry her off!" And with that, Corinne drove me home:)
This afternoon I went into Lyon to meet Hannah and Caroline for a quick lunch at the same tea shop my dad and I went to. They once again burned my panini... so I think I should steer clear if I ever go back. Hannah and I had thought about seeing a movie but we couldn't choose which one and when...and decided we were better off walking off our lunch and doing some shopping in stead. I've been having sharp pains in my heel again (I had plantar fasciitis the last time I walked all over France... so I think it's finally catching up with me). I got some new little walking shoes with comfy insoles (that was an interesting conversation with the sales lady in French...) and a few other little things for my trip.
Now I'm going to chat with my parents and watch a movie! 2 more days!!!
Reste cool:)
OK - I think we need a picture of this cute little French family.
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