Today I have been on my juice fast. I declared to James that HE will take the laundry to Esthi Neni’s. No wine! I am fasting because I have been feeling toxic from the smoke from the woodstove. I thought it was worth a try. The kids keep referring to it as my juice fest and they would like to be invited tot my juice fest.
The children announced that today was Teddy and Wendy’s birthday. Teddy is Liam’s very special stuffed bear, Wendy is Luna’s favorite doll. When they announce a birthday that means I need to make a treat. In Paris this is when we had pudding. Today I cut bananas and oranges per Luna’s suggestion. The kids poured me a big cup of juice knowing I was fasting. It was fun. We all sat around and talked about for what we were thankful. Afterall it is american thanksgiving. James is thankful that we are together (and for my girlish figure! Ha!). I am thankful that we are living the life we are. Byron is thankful for traveling to Europe. Liam is thankful for the puppies. Luna is thankful for Andie.
Both James and I are ready to go home. We love it here but we know we are almost finished here. We talk of our home and friends everyday. Now that I have a job I am planning our lives accordingly. We joke about getting our flights earlier and just heading home. James will be a stay at home dad with Liam and attend school in Berkeley once a week. I will work nights 4 nights a week and sleep in the first half of the day. I am thrilled that life will be easier than when I was in grad school. My income is the same as James was at his job so no change in finances. There will be so much more time together as a family. I had worried that when I started working it would be a significant adjustment after being together 7/24 in Europe. I am away enough to get my own space yet close to home. My job will be in Willits, so no more driving. Now we are ready to start that part of our lives! Looking forward to beloved family in San Diego and especially our dog! Our friends. Long, deep conversations.
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