This is a trip to castle on the beach- we hiked along the shore and climbed cliffs. Poor Paris thought she was going to die, but it was (in her opinion) the best day of her life!
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Exile
Sunday breakfast this morning was Irish soda bread- made with Atlas and Paris, and a boiled egg. So British. So funny. So yummy and so very easy. No pictures because it is all gone. Over breakfast Rich and I were talking about some things we missed- Rich misses our salad bowl. A great wooden one from Chris and Guillermo . I miss my kitchenaid, of course, but my blender and food processor too. I miss our backyard, garden and Poppet the rotten, bad dog. I miss my two sister not near me. Richard laughed and said that he felt like he was in exile... I said that it was self-imposed exile. I love it here. I really do. I love the grocery stores here and all the quick-make stuff that I would never buy in the States. The other day Paris said she wanted to go home and play with her best friend... I told her this is home. It is really starting to feel like it even with only having about 10% of my (our) things here. I have three teaching weeks left of my fist year. There are some really hard days with the kids- they are what makes this trip hard- missing their friends and my mom guilt. But I like school. I am so glad we are doing this. I am so glad we are here- through all the pain and tears (mostly mine). After exams in May, I don't have school until September! I got a bit carried away a few weeks ago not having seen the sun in a long time and booked a few trips to sunny places...
This is a trip to castle on the beach- we hiked along the shore and climbed cliffs. Poor Paris thought she was going to die, but it was (in her opinion) the best day of her life!
This is a trip to castle on the beach- we hiked along the shore and climbed cliffs. Poor Paris thought she was going to die, but it was (in her opinion) the best day of her life!
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I wish I were going on "a few" trips this summer!!
Bridget, when your kids are older, they will thank you for letting them (making them) live in another country--I always wished that I could have!
Can we have your recipe for Irish soda bread?
If you miss the sun we have it here in India. We have been in the high 90's but learned that it was just a heat spell. May be okay for a few days and then we will build towards June.
Exile, we do relate. No cars no country, but there are other good things. I can clean the whole house in an hour and there are green parotts that I am teaching to talk. They have stop flying away when I speak and they tip their heads to one side when I say "Polly" with a parrot accent.
Bridget, Thanks for this great post. The hike looked like fun. We are so proud of you. Good luck with finals. Post the Soda Bread receipe and we will try it here in India. Bob
You are in the final stretch. Can't wait to hear about your sunny trips.
Remember there would be days back home where the kids would be bored. You are doing something amazing for them, exposing them.
Your kids look happy and if they were in UT they would be complaining about something else. You are blessed. I want to see trip pics. That right there is something you may never get another chance at - the ability to jet-set across Europe for little trips. Live it up!
What is your kids school schedule like? Do they have the whole summer off too? Poor Richie, has to earn the big bucks. Oh and post that bread recipe so I can surprise Jon with it on St. Patty's.
Bridget, i hope you don't mind me poking around to find your blog. it sounds like it gets tough sometimes, but it also sounds like such a wonderful dream. i am totally in awe of your commitment to your family and your ambition to go over there and go to law school. you are an incredible mom! say hi to emilia from me and ocean.
Thanks for the pictures and postings. I love that I can visit you in computer land. We love you all and are so proud of everyone. I am so excited for you and that the end is in sight for you with classes and exams. Remember the wonderful sunny days we had when we visited Charla? That sun will shine again. All the kids are growing so much. Please hug each other for us.
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