Brian's parents have arrived! And we haven't seen Michael since. Well, when he gets a bump or bruise, he still looks for mom. But other than that, my purpose has been served!The parents arrived on Thursday and they unpacked and played with Michael. Michael and Grandpa took a nap. Grammy and Mommy went shopping until we came home and took a nap. Then, we went to the Eiffel Tower for a picnic! What a 1st day!
On Friday, The Parents took Michael to catch the Tour de France roll through. So Brian and I have been here ALL alone in the City of Light. I was by myself the WHOLE day yesterday.
What Phuong Gets Done in A Whole Day With No Michael
Got some bloodwork done
Went to the cinema at Chatelet to get tickets for tonight's movie of Harry Potter
Went shopping a bit for myself - bought 2 things
Went shopping for a friend who had a baby - bought 1 thing
Grabbed some takeout for lunch
Had lunch, watched Mamma Mia (don't do it...).
Took a nap.
Cleaned up the kitchen, washed dishes
Did a load of laundry
Tidied up the living room
Called 2 medical institutions to deal with insurance/credit issues in the USA
Bought a map for our trip to Normandy and stationary to make some cards
Picked up my bloodwork results
Read a little more of my D-Day book
Missed Michael, surprisingly!
That gets us to 6:15pm when Brian came home!
What Phuong Gets Done in a Day WITH Michael
Feeds Michael breakfast
Park time
Bought food for dinner at the grocery store
Lunch
Nap
More Park time
Maybe pick up dry cleaning
Start cooking dinner and picking up the house
Brian gets home around 7pm.
What a difference!
But BOY do I miss my Little Buddy! Paris is not Paris without my Little Buddy. It was SO lonely! I have no one to point out to me all the motorcycles, or to tell me that bus 83 just went by, or to ask me for ice cream. The metro is quiet now without Michael running through the hall yelling, "FAAAST CHOO CHOO!" I never realized how much I associated Paris with Michael. And how weird it is to not have him here with us! This is our nuclear family's home!
Brian, on the other hand, is just fine. He is happy for the alone time. I am too, but I miss my little boy who is having pizza and apple juice with his grandparents and making happy memories of his own!
Love,
P
