The new arrival

First bit of news....Welcome the the world kiddo! Raphael Benjamin Bruot born 11:48 am, weighs in 3,8kg and measures 54cm. En pleine forme le beau! The baby has arrived and I saw him yesterday, he is so beautiful and kept gripping my finger! Jamie was so good with him too, when the baby cried he would say "Don't be sad baby." Too cute.

The boys were pretty exhausting yesterday though. I had to put them to bed too but it didn't help that in fact, I was exhausted. We lay in N's single bed and all squished in to read a story (they made me read in French and kept giggling). These boys are hard work sometimes but they really are gems. Getting too attached and guess I won't want to leave when the time comes...

On another positive note...I actually went on a date this week. I was going to bail like I always do...because of certain things which some of you know about. But after speaking to my best friend here and my sister I was told to suck it up and get myself out of the house. And actually...I had one of the best night's out in a long time. We ended up in some random bar/gig house watching live music until after midnight. Unfortunately we couldn't get to St Lazare for the last train because the metro stopped but luckily I had R and could crash with her (thankyou again R I owe you!!) Did get an invite to stay chez lui but this could possibly work out so didn't want to. Anyway...baby steps but I am trying to make them, have to really.

Off to Musée d'Orsay today avec les filles and then boat party on the Seine tonight. Should be a good weekend. Just need F to come back so I can get ready and go...

Bise