Wake up!

Juliet, with her face right next to my face, saying very distinctly, "Wake up!"  The "wake" and the "up" were like two separate sentences, very clear and without a trace of an accent.  That was how I woke up this morning!  What a delight, to open your eyes and see a beautiful little face inches from your own, watching you intently and then smiling with great satisfaction when you did, indeed, wake up.

Matt and Jeanne had the day off work today, so we planned a trip to the center of Paris; Jeanne had a facial scheduled, while Matt, Juliet and I were to shop before meeting her for lunch.  We had a great time, but it was tough for Juliet, as she is used to eating lunch at noon and napping soon thereafter.  We didn't even meet Jeanne for lunch until 1:30, so Juliet was justifiably cranky.  Everyone's mood improved immensely when we had dessert at Cafe' Pouchekine at Printemps'.  Not a bad way to end a meal if you like the very best French pastries.

Tomorrow Grandpa is arriving, and Juliet and I plan to make a carrot cake for his birthday celebration.  I have heard she is quite capable in the kitchen, so we may wait until Grandpa gets here before starting his cake; that way he can enjoy the experience and maybe take some pictures.  I don't remember at what age Matthew started helping me in the kitchen; perhaps he was as young as two.  Juliet has been waiting for Grandpa to get here.  The other day Jeanne was on the phone, and I asked Juliet who she thought Jeanne was talking to; she said "Grandpa!!"  Then after Jeanne hung up, Juliet ran to the window to look for Grandpa.  Tomorrow will be a very fun day.