Oui Maman! Living in France I came to understand and love the French education of children. It took me about 5 years and actually leaving the country for me to understand the key element! It is magical.
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The French love their kisses! If you live there you better learn to kiss on the cheek and do it well.
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If I have learned one thing as an expat it is about finding home where ever I might be. Open your heart and you will find home.
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In the beginning of my life as an expat one of my fears was of old ladies and grocery carts. Yes, you heard me right… old ladies and grocery carts.
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I learned that having a baby isn’t necessarily a medical procedure but as well a cultural one. If in France you might run into a strike, get used to it, it’s part of their culture.
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Memories of the first day of school in France when none of us spoke French... OMG we did this...terrifying!!!
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Living in France my husband and I learned the hard way that being on time isn't always a good thing.
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As a clueless American expat in France I found style and a love for dresses on a playground in Bordeaux!
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When you're daughter goes to a French school you acquire some new tastes and give up some old habits.
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My little adventure through France where I found out that the Bird Store didn't sell birds.
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New country, new language, no kitchen!
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Pulling a Julia Roberts is what I call using your charm and desparation to ask for help. As an expat you will need to ask for help. Pulling a Julia Roberts is always a great idea.
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