In our second week in paris we are celebrating just little successes that happen. It could be the fact we found some of our favorites at the grocery store, we are learning the metro system or that we have found a pool to workout in. These are just a little of the many we need to celebrate on a daily basis.

The kids are doing better in school, Lance is acting like he has been there forever and even Peyton is doing well. Of course now we are falling into the holiday season where schools are closed for two weeks ( I don't quite understand what this holiday is for). Wish me luck that I don't pull all of my hair out by the time they go back. Thank god Keith has off a few of the days they are off...that will help! We do have a bunch of parks around us so the kids have plenty of space to run around Lance is enjoying practicing his soccer (football) when we are there.

We have joined the American Library of Paris which is a big plus since they have story times for the days the kids don't have school. It is nice even for me to go in and take out american magazines when I want. Who knew good housekeeping would be my new favorite.

I do love our street, I included a picture below, it is away from all the tourists but close enough to get to everything quick. I almost felt like a local this weekend, as we were down by the eiffel tower the tourists were just annoying, similar to the way I used to feel working in New York City when it was the christmas season.

One of the big successes for myself and Keith was to find swimming pools to train in. I went to one today, it was really nice and really big, but much different from the states. Of course no one spoke any english (which I should expect) but there was an older gentleman walking in that sort of explained things to me. There are no boys or girls locker rooms and I have never seen so many swimmers. I used to hate it when I had to share a lane, here there are at least 6 people to a lane, the good thing is that it is a 50 meter pool. I kind of felt like I was swimming in a triathlon with all the people. The good thing is that I got a swim in and will be back...success.

However you can tell we are still newbees since we went to starbucks and spent 35 Euros for a coffee, tea and a few muffins. There is a picture below of my most expensive tea. LOL!!

After only a week I have also given in to some of the Paris styles and went out and bought myself some scarves...yes scarves. If you don't have a scarf around your neck you are definitely an outsider.

Life is good in paris... and to little successes.

Enjoy some pictures below.

Until next time

kids just goofing around (don't you love our rented table!)  Can't wait to get my stuff! — kids just goofing around (don't you love our rented table!) Can't wait to get my stuff!