We are tickled pink (tickled blue?) to welcome our petit Augustin, born Friday, August 14th, 8 lbs, 8 oz. He arrived a week early, which we can attribute to one of three things: a 4 hour trip to Ikea, a midnight urge to make dozens of jumbo meatballs, or what the French call (quite delicately, I think) la methode italienne.
We are enjoying G.’s French paternity leave (3 weeks!) and napping in shifts. A true Parisian, Augustin made his first outing to the Café Carillon around the corner at one week old. He is adapting nicely to Johnny Halliday, rap music and the whir of the coffee machine. For his mother, a single pressing question remains: when oh when will the good sushi place get back from vacation…
Welcome, Augustin!! Looking forward to meeting you in person! Amanda T
ReplyDeleteElizabeth, I just finished DEVOURING your book-I loved, loved it. I was so excited to find your blog-and that you have your Augustin! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteI'm visiting Paris for the first time ever during Easter week-I would love any suggestions for a marginally-French-speaking tourist. Do you have a must-see? It would be an honor to meet you, if it would be possible-an autograph in my book would be lovely.
Merci,
Donna