love and gratitude…

 

 

Love-flags

 

I owe you all a HUGE thank you…MERCI!! Both mr. fleurishing and I are filled with love from all of your sweet wishes and congratulations. It is by far the largest outpouring of love to date here, and I am so very touched. Sharing this journey with you all will be so wonderful, and I am grateful for each and every one of you. When I started this blog I had no idea that I would form such lasting connections…it is a much more intimate and wonderful experience than I ever imagined. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

 

vive les soldes!

 

 

Les-soldes

 

Today marks the start of the biannual sales in France, known as "les soldes". They are government mandated, and the French take them very seriously. Considering they wait all year for these amazing prices, I don't blame them! I was originally going to be in Paris during the winter sales, and was really looking forward to some deals. Alas, this francophile will have to live vicariously through the tales of my friends abroad..but I do that anyway, happily. Happy shopping….Vive les soldes!

 

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paris…le sigh.

 

 

Paris-sunset

 

I won't be seeing Paris in February…I made the tough decision to cancel my trip. I am disappointed, but know it's the right decision for my health, the babies, and everything we have going on. My brother and friends all understand, but I am bummed I won't be spending time with them. However, I have the beautiful memories of my last time there, and so much to look forward to this year. I will continue to share my francophilia here, of course, and look forward to the day we can travel with our children!