1. We've had our share of language blunders already. For example, Allen accidentally bought three reusable grocery bags the other day... and then didn't use them when bagging his purchases. On the other hand, we've successfully ordered coffee in French, so surely we're ahead?

2. We found a French church we enjoy here in Sherbrooke. And we found out the hard way that we don't love sitting with our kids, front and center. I will be helping in the 4- and 5-year-old's class when it starts back up so I can translate for Ruth and Clara.

3. We have not had poutine yet, but I did learn how to cook and process a whole chicken. It's much cheaper to buy chicken that way and we figure it's good practice for Togo, so why not?

4. Allen and I enjoy Coffee Porch Time on our little deck every morning, and especially the mornings when Hudson wakes up at 4:00am ready to play. 

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