Another Semester

I have almost finished my second and final semester of Au Pair'ing here in Lyon and it has certainly been an adventure. This time I was matched with two different families, both with two girls, between the ages of 2 and 5. I had Adele & Elena Mon, Tues and Thurs evenings and Alix & Anais all day Wednesday (since french children don't go to school wed). Both families are just starting to introduce their girls to English so it was impressive to watch them go from a few English words to putting together sentences and carrying on full conversations. I definitely think I fared a bit better with the younger crowd (as my ten year olds last semester thought I was so un-cool). It was nice to have someone enjoy my singing and dancing for once and I loved flexing my crafty muscles coming up with activities to both entertain and introduce new vocabulary. They all challenged me in their own way and of course taught me a thing or two along the way. 

Elena & Adele enjoy some pancakes with Pure Canadian Maple Syrup.
Alix & Anais learn about shapes.
I will miss these little monkeys in the new year as I am no longer permitted to work when my Visa expires. I have thoroughly enjoyed the Au Pair'ing experience and would highly recommend it to anyone planning to relocate on a temporary basis. It was both challenging and rewarding, I can't think of a better way to have spent my year in France.
THANKS GUYS!
Hope everyone is keeping warm and enjoying their holiday season!

Joel & Amy