I was thinking of all the people that I see everyday on our way- the old man with a turban, 
the little boy with the big bun on the top of his head, 
the couple who walk their 2 dogs, 
the dog group, and thinking of how beautiful it all is. We had just about left the park when some one yelled to me, interrupting my thoughts, "Did you sleep in yesterday?" I turned to look and there were 3 ladies sitting in a stairwell of a building. They were watching for us and I had never even noticed them! The day before we had been running- literally- late! But I hadn't slept in..My latest dilemma has been food related. When I first got here I was over tired and stressed. I cannot eat when stressed. I thought that there was no way a person could gain weight walking uphill to and from school- walking everywhere. Now that I have more things figured out- we have a flat and the kids are in school, I am so much more relaxed and comfortable. How can I say no to fudge cake and to not try the different sponges and puddings- sweet and savory and when I walk past Greak bakeries and French bakeries and Middle Eastern shops I need to try it all... Especially when my sister bakes a great Chocolate cake and my mom brings home eclairs and scones. Even the grocery stores are enticing. Here in the UK the food standard is higher. Most products do not have artificial colors and flavors or preservatives- I would never eat a "fake" or store bought cake in the states. I have bought a few here... and here I don't even bake them- I don't need to! It is a great thing that I have to walk everywhere- even uphill to school and uphill back. Yet I am still baking- zucchini bread and gingerbread- and because pumpkin puree is not available for cheap in a can, I baked my own little pumpkin, made a puree with it and made a great loaf!
And because it has been so long since I have posted and may be longer until I post again... I am going to Dublin this weekend to meet Rich- ALONE and bring him home, and papers to write and books to read and presentations to give and demanding kids... a visual to the phrase "poop head":
7 comments:
You are amazing Bridget--I know single people in law school who can not even stay afloat and look at you baking, mothering, blogging, etc.!! You inspire me!
I still can't believe you are doing this! You go little lawyer lady! We are gearing up for the Winter Beehive Bazaar, we will miss you this year.
Hi Bridget,
It is great to read your blog and hear how things are going. I'm so glad you and the kids are adjusting so well. I talked to Richard today and he is excited to be on his way. We all miss you here but are happy you are all happy.
Everything you've written about reminds me of our adventure in Vancouver, the people, the food and especially the rain. I see your pictures and I'm right back in that place, so thanks for sharing. I have to say that your flat is a lot nicer than student housing.
How great to think that your life and the lives of your kids will be altered because you dared to do this. It makes some things seem so very unimportant and other things, more meaningful.
You rawk B!
Is one of those pumpkin loaves for me? :o)
I love that you have this blog more now than ever. It sounds like you are at the beginning of an amazing "journey". Richard is on his way! xo Karen
So beautiful. We can't wait for you to come and bring your little elfin children to visit us!
Do you ever walk to school through the park? That was my route!
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