This week, it's school holidays all over France.
It made me want to think about this singular word.
Vacation ?
With young children, as is my case, it must be said that they are never totally relaxing.
I sometimes wonder if I still have room to breathe.
And then I remember yes.
I built a precious little bubble, nestled in the middle of my week.
Half an hour stolen from time that slips by on Thursday morning, after dropping the children off at school, when I manage to stop at the café where other busy mothers allow themselves the luxury of a moment off before returning to their thrilling lives.
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It will be alright.
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Vague look, fuzzy hair
To be accepted into this restricted circle, you have to show your credentials.
Namely, stranding on the leather bench with his suitcases and his bumps: the vague look, the blurry hair, the ill-fitting coat.
Looks too stylish and lives too perfect abstain.
It's 9 a.m. and everyone is already arriving…
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