Theo has never had very many toys. We follow a somewhat Montessori-ish parenting philosophy, and his room back in California had a low shelf that held about six fairly simple activities at a time. We’d rotate these with a closet-stock about twice that size, and give away toys soon after he outgrew them.
Early Morning
Our Home Is Where Our Food Is
I’m frequently asked where “home” is. We left the US from our previous residence in Oakland, California, but we don’t have a set place to return to when we eventually finish traveling. We left a few possessions with family in Ohio and New York, but most of what we own is traveling with us. So, in many ways, home is pretty much wherever we are, even if it’s for just a short period of time.
Fun with a Salad Spinner
Tête de Chocolat
It’s Just Like Riding a Bike
Piano at Parc de la Tete d’Or
Pianos in public spaces are such a great idea. The woman playing before the children was amazing. The children (including Theo) were charmingly awful.
Theo’s French Haircut
Theo hasn’t had a haircut since we left the US, and his bangs have been slowly creeping over his eyes. When I suggested he might get a haircut, he was very eager, probably because thus far hair salons and airplanes have been the only places where he’s really watched television.
La Bonne Paye
The other evening, Brian and I attempted to play a French board game, La Bonne Payee.
The directions were missing, so we had to make up some of the rules. Since we have Internet free times on Tuesday and Thursday evenings as well as all day Saturday, so here Brian is looking up French words from the cards and board the old fashioned way, using a massive English-French dictionary.
Yet Another Playground
There are so many playgrounds in Lyon that deciding where to visit on any particular day can be overwhelming. (We acknowledge that this is a lovely problem to have.)
