Category Archives: Parenting

The Joke

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Monsieur Maman

We were driving around with the kids somewhere, and it was warm outside. Almost hot. I know, shocking for Paris. O and P wanted to roll down their windows, which reminded me of a joke. I started to tell it immediately. … Continue reading →

Posted in Driving, Kid behavior, Parenting, Personal history, Weather | Leave a comment

No Jacket Required

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Monsieur Maman

It’s that time of year again. The leaves have fallen, the days are getting shorter and there’s a crispness in the air. It’s fall. What used to be my favorite season. Now I hate it. And it’s not because I … Continue reading →

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Scooting Right Along

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Monsieur Maman

Back in June I was told they would be moving P’s école maternelle to a new facility about a kilometer farther away from where he was currently enrolled (long story). I was a little annoyed. O was going to be in … Continue reading →

Posted in Biking in Paris, French smoking, Kid behavior, Parenting, Pedestrians, School, Velib | 4 Comments

Nap Sap

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Monsieur Maman

The school year is winding down. It went by super quickly. Next year O is heading to CP. It’s like first grade, but for some reason it has a level of intensity here that makes it feel like the kids … Continue reading →

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Young Turks

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Monsieur Maman

My most recent revelation about parenting came from an unexpected place: Turkey. Rebecca had talked me into going to Istanbul. She had a meeting there that ended on a Friday afternoon, and she suggested that I meet her there with … Continue reading →

Posted in Centre de Loisirs, Culture, Flying with kids, Istanbul, Outings with the kids, Parenting, Travel | Tagged , , , , , , , | 10 Comments