1 year in France
A few recent events reminded us that we've been here for 1 year - our renewal of the carte de sejour and the Disneyland annual passes, our need to exchange our driving licenses for the local ones here, and the arrival of WJ's family. I thus thought it would be interesting to see how much the kids have changed since our arrival here in the city of lights, and merde.
Here are the noticeable differences:
- They've picked up quite a bit of French, but TP does get confused between French and English and switches between the 2 languages without realising it
- They like cheese, especially TP, who interestingly likes the strong flavoured, soft fromage
- They love their daily baguette, and we're now able to distinguish the good baguettes from the mediocre ones
- They realise that the world is actually a lot bigger than Kembangan and Kinderland, and that when its daytime here, it is morning time in Asia
- They know all the Disney characters really well after having gone to Disneyland almost every week when the weather is nice
- They look down at the pavement while walking in order to avoid stepping on ....
Somethings though, unfortunately, haven't changed:
- HY is still very explosive, maybe even more than before
- TP still refuses to walk or feed himself (at home)
Here are some photos taken during the last 12 months. Notice any significant changes?
Taken shortly after arriving in Paris in late Feb 05. Near our apartment, in front of Glaciere metro station, on Boulevard St Jacques.
Having fun at Parc Montsouris, Mar 05.
Champs de mars, Apr 05. HY fell off the ramp while posing for the photo.
With Dada in Amsterdam, May 05.
Weekend at Lille, Jun 06.
With Dada & Jiajia on La Rambla, Barcelona, Jul 06.
Summer holidays with the extended family. At Trocadero, Aug 05.
TP celebrated his 3rd birthday at Cite des sciences, Sep 05.
In Bonn with Grandma, Oct 05.
Bastille market, Nov 05.
At the Colosseo, Rome, Dec 05.
At Montparnasse, Jan 06.
HY and her apres ski activity - Sudoku, at Lelex, Feb 06.
Here are the noticeable differences:
- They've picked up quite a bit of French, but TP does get confused between French and English and switches between the 2 languages without realising it
- They like cheese, especially TP, who interestingly likes the strong flavoured, soft fromage
- They love their daily baguette, and we're now able to distinguish the good baguettes from the mediocre ones
- They realise that the world is actually a lot bigger than Kembangan and Kinderland, and that when its daytime here, it is morning time in Asia
- They know all the Disney characters really well after having gone to Disneyland almost every week when the weather is nice
- They look down at the pavement while walking in order to avoid stepping on ....
Somethings though, unfortunately, haven't changed:
- HY is still very explosive, maybe even more than before
- TP still refuses to walk or feed himself (at home)
Here are some photos taken during the last 12 months. Notice any significant changes?
Taken shortly after arriving in Paris in late Feb 05. Near our apartment, in front of Glaciere metro station, on Boulevard St Jacques.
Having fun at Parc Montsouris, Mar 05.
Champs de mars, Apr 05. HY fell off the ramp while posing for the photo.
With Dada in Amsterdam, May 05.
Weekend at Lille, Jun 06.
With Dada & Jiajia on La Rambla, Barcelona, Jul 06.
Summer holidays with the extended family. At Trocadero, Aug 05.
TP celebrated his 3rd birthday at Cite des sciences, Sep 05.
In Bonn with Grandma, Oct 05.
Bastille market, Nov 05.
At the Colosseo, Rome, Dec 05.
At Montparnasse, Jan 06.
HY and her apres ski activity - Sudoku, at Lelex, Feb 06.
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