When I first came to Switzerland I created a blog category “The Switzerland Adventure.” That adventure went a bit longer than planned making the category somewhat useless, but there is still plenty of adventure to be had.
Despite being a few minutes from the French border I hardly ever set foot in the country. Numerous attempts at learning the language have failed and I have a comfortable life right where I am. Yet having accepted a gig near Strasbourg I needed to go buy a railway discount card and the tickets for the first rehearsal. It was surprisingly difficult to figure out the busses and prices to St. Louis, but despite “mommy brain,” as my sister calls it, I did come up with a plan and the reason why I’m blogging about it is because I executed it flawlessly and in the award-winning time of 2 hours. I say two things in French besides “yes” and “no” and it’s “I don’t understand French” and “Do you speak English or German?” The latter let me get what I need at the ticket counter using my German and this trip I decided to use a smile instead of the former when greeted by friendly bus companions.
I wasn’t sure if I’d bought the right tickets, but against all odds our tickets were checked and I wasn’t given any trouble. Hurrah for Momma! This little excursion reminded me that I’m not a particularly experienced world traveler. I’ve just been in Switzerland long enough to go for many days comfortably without having an adventure. It’s time to be more adventurous!
Joseph slept peacefully during his entire first trip to France.
Speaking of the sweet little guy, he also had his first trip to a bar yesterday evening. He was awake and content for over an hour despite the noise and live music. Thanks to Basel’s new smoking ban, we were able to celebrate Richard’s birthday bit as a family.
In the potty news, I missed a really huge one this morning because I thought Joe was complaining about his stuffy nose. It surely makes me appreciate the times we do catch it! Also, I had read that when babies are being carried in wraps close to mama or papa they don’t like to pee and will wait until they are out. The recommendation then is to give the baby the opportunity to go before and after being in the wrap. Usually I’m too focused on trying to keep him sleeping from wrap to bed so I can get something done, and besides I found it hard to believe since when his diaper is off he’ll go three times in an hour. Today, however, he woke up as I took him out of the wrap so I put him on the potty. It’s not too surprising that he peed, but what amazed me is that his diaper was completely dry after 2 ½ hours in the wrap! It’s funny how despite the success we’re having, I still somehow don’t believe what the EC say is true. Just think what we could do if I actually believed in what we’re doing! I’m too insecure and concerned about what I think everyone else is thinking about me . . .
Hm, I suppose that’s one way to have more adventures.
Despite being a few minutes from the French border I hardly ever set foot in the country. Numerous attempts at learning the language have failed and I have a comfortable life right where I am. Yet having accepted a gig near Strasbourg I needed to go buy a railway discount card and the tickets for the first rehearsal. It was surprisingly difficult to figure out the busses and prices to St. Louis, but despite “mommy brain,” as my sister calls it, I did come up with a plan and the reason why I’m blogging about it is because I executed it flawlessly and in the award-winning time of 2 hours. I say two things in French besides “yes” and “no” and it’s “I don’t understand French” and “Do you speak English or German?” The latter let me get what I need at the ticket counter using my German and this trip I decided to use a smile instead of the former when greeted by friendly bus companions.
I wasn’t sure if I’d bought the right tickets, but against all odds our tickets were checked and I wasn’t given any trouble. Hurrah for Momma! This little excursion reminded me that I’m not a particularly experienced world traveler. I’ve just been in Switzerland long enough to go for many days comfortably without having an adventure. It’s time to be more adventurous!
Joseph slept peacefully during his entire first trip to France.
Speaking of the sweet little guy, he also had his first trip to a bar yesterday evening. He was awake and content for over an hour despite the noise and live music. Thanks to Basel’s new smoking ban, we were able to celebrate Richard’s birthday bit as a family.
In the potty news, I missed a really huge one this morning because I thought Joe was complaining about his stuffy nose. It surely makes me appreciate the times we do catch it! Also, I had read that when babies are being carried in wraps close to mama or papa they don’t like to pee and will wait until they are out. The recommendation then is to give the baby the opportunity to go before and after being in the wrap. Usually I’m too focused on trying to keep him sleeping from wrap to bed so I can get something done, and besides I found it hard to believe since when his diaper is off he’ll go three times in an hour. Today, however, he woke up as I took him out of the wrap so I put him on the potty. It’s not too surprising that he peed, but what amazed me is that his diaper was completely dry after 2 ½ hours in the wrap! It’s funny how despite the success we’re having, I still somehow don’t believe what the EC say is true. Just think what we could do if I actually believed in what we’re doing! I’m too insecure and concerned about what I think everyone else is thinking about me . . .
Hm, I suppose that’s one way to have more adventures.
