Today's post will be a little random, but it's my blog and that's ok. So here goes ...
I now have two exchange students from France staying with me for three weeks. You may recall I wrote about a Spanish student some time ago ... well he left me for another family. LOL - can you stand that?! Just up and left me! No I'm kidding. Timing did not work in our favor during his visit, so he was placed with another family. They had a Spanish speaking student and could help translate (his English was extremely poor.) So alas, I opted for session 3 of this exchange program and now have 2 teen French boys. They. are. awesome. I am having a blast with them! My first experience with them was the double-sided cheek kiss greeting. My daughter and her friend, who was with us for their arrival, totally didn't understand what was going on when the boys greeted them. A prime example of cultural differences gone awry. It was ok though - after a look of shock and disbelief as to why boys they just met were kissing them like so - my daughter & her friend quickly got over it.
I found out the night we picked up my students that I need a bigger car. It's no longer a "nice to have", it's become a "must have". Too bad you "must have" money to purchase said new vehicle. Sigh....
I took my boys (yes, for the next 3 weeks they are mine!) to my friend's house on the lake today. They got to go tubing, swimming & boating. Despite this insane heat, we really had a great time. I think being near bodies of water in extreme heat is a must! ;)
My son's birthday was this past Friday. He was with his dad this weekend. This is the first time ever that my son was not with me for his birthday. It is also the first time ever that he will be celebrating his birthday with mommy and daddy separately. His dad did a small party with cake, presents & pizza. I'm doing the larger "friend" party with more pizza, more cake and laser tag! It will be fun, but it doesn't change the fact that my son spent his actual birthday with his dad and the dirty mistress. Someone other than his mom, who actually gave birth to him, celebrated this extremely personal & special day with him. Exchanging presents with him, and eating pizza and cake with him. This has been a tough pill for me to swallow. I'm not sure I'll ever get used to this ...
It's raining again. Thundering in fact. Here's hoping I don't lose power! *Ending blog post now just in case.*
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Good luck with the exchange students. You can show them everything that Monroe has to offer. I am sorry you didn't get to spend your son's birth day with him, but you got the best party. Laser tag is awesome!
ReplyDeleteSo true Anne - laser tag will be fun. And thanks - the exchange students are wonderful! :)
ReplyDeleteI agree with Anne. You will have an awesome time this weekend and just take in that fantastic smile that will be on his face that only you created. He is your baby and always will be and no matter what day of the year he might not be with you physically, he will always be with you as you will always be with him mentally, emotionally and spiritually - where it counts.
ReplyDeleteThanks T-woman! This was a tough weekend for me, but I kept busy to keep my mind off of it. I know there will be more tough times ahead, but you are so right that he is my baby no matter what! :)
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