japan in france & some scattered thoughts

Have kids, will see kid movies. I took the boys to see Kung Fu Panda today. Great family flick, and I highly recommend it for all of your neighborhood gatherings. I wear an ever so slight smile upon my face nearly all the time now, for the boys are more active and more fun to spend time with as the days go by. Have you ever just loved getting to know someone just because they are alive? It's as though I can't wait to wake up again just to find out something new about the kids that I didn't know today. I love that. But, maybe I am just a little overly-analytical? Only I would think of something like that, no?

You know, I have to say, I am a bit proud of myself. I am slowly but surely chipping away at the dreadful first impression I handed the family upon my arrival here in Aix. Remember the terrible first day? Yes, I am still recovering. However, the boys and I are on a hunt for a new challenge every day despite the more than 100° weather looming outside and just waiting for the next victim to exit the non-air-conditioned house so that it can suck the will to live right out of the soul. Seriously, it's ridiculously hot, and you know how I love to be cold! I remember scolding my mom (as if a child has the authority over its parents) to turn on the air conditioner in the middle of winter. And, there are no rainy days here, so there are no "lazy days." Needless to say, we have fun regardless of the weather. I am just excited for autumn.

I have no other news to report today, save that I feel like I am in the midst of an explosion in my life. I am about to move...again. I have GOT to quit this rigamarole moving business! I have been on this flight from place to place for over one year now, and I am hoping that the pilot lands the plane soon! I have been redirected so many times, albeit to spare me from danger I am sure, but I think it's time to land. One day soon, hopefully. But for now, I'll just cruise along at Godspeed, drinking my freshly brewed eucalyptus iced tea in the morning, munching on a spread of glorious cheeses in the afternoon, and meeting you here at night. Life is just really too good sometimes, ya know?