We have been hinting to the kids that we may possibly move to Paris one day.  At first, they made comments like "but I like Texas", "but they speak Paris and I can't understand them", "but I want to live in California". 

Upon hearing this a month or two ago, I thought to myself; "I need a new strategy".  Now, whenever the kids have a negative comment about something to do with Texas I  counter it with a positive about Paris.  "These mosquitoes are driving me crazy", is countered with "they don't have mosquitoes in Paris",  "are we there yet"  in the car,  gets a quick reply of "won't it be fun to ride the subway every day in Paris"?  

Now, they are very excited about our move to Paris.  They know that it won't be forever and that we are keeping our house.  That seems to help them feel like they have a touchstone.  

When I asked what they would like in an apartment, their number one criteria was that they have a bunk bed.  Hmmmm.  This is becoming quite a challenge.  We may end up buying one once we are over there and moving some furniture around. 

I am having a ball looking at apartments and am going to try and figure out a way to post some pictures.  Some are so very frenchy with the old buildings and balconies.  I am licking the computer screen they look so lovely.  Some apartments are in newer buildings and have more of a loft feel which would be great for the kids.   

Dan and I are traveling to Paris in November to check out the schools and find our apartment.   I am beyond excited to see this all coming to fruition.