So my intention was to write about this past weekend while Pauline was playing with Jette today. That obviously didn't happen. Jette was supposed to come over here to play with Pauline this morning for a couple of hours while Britta went shopping, and then she was going to take both of the girls until after lunch. Instead, Pauline stayed here alone with me all day because Jette woke up with a fever. I was really looking forward to that little bit of alone time because, with Maria on vacation all week, this is sure to be a long, rough week for me. Oh well.
It wasn't so bad having Pauline at home today. With their new playground built in the garden (it was finished yesterday afternoon) she at least has something new and exciting to keep her entertained during the day. Plus, we took a little drive to Weiden to the shopping center, and we made oatmeal raisin cookie dough, which became cookies this evening after dinner. All in all it was a good day, until it was time to pick up Gustav and take the kids to their gymnastics (basically 45 minutes of play time that involves a little bit of gymnastic-like exercises), which Gustav turns into a big ordeal every week. As soon as we walked in the door, both kids started crying. I don't understand what Gustav's problem is, since he had a great time doing this last week. Pauline was really tired, and I think she's getting a little sick, so that's what was wrong with her. Anyway, I eventually just grabbed Pauline and walked out because I was tired of trying to calm her down, and Amelie was stuck in the car because I was going to walk her while the kids where doing their thing. Poor Amelie always gets shafted on days when I have to take care of the kids all day. Not only were both of the kids crying for essentially no reason, but they were arguing with each other, and Gustav was hitting Pauline every time he got annoyed with her. He's really aggressive toward her right now.
Anyway, the main point of this rambling is that I'm tired, and I didn't have time to write about my weekend. I'm not going to do it now, either, because I don't have the energy or desire to write a decent blog at the moment. We'll give this another try tomorrow.
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On October 9, 2009 I began a twelve month adventure to work as an au pair in the city of Cologne. To live in Germany for an entire year is the experience of a lifetime, one which I know will teach me innumerable things about myself as well as the world. Although I'm not really much of a blogger myself, I think it's important to be able to share my experiences with those who are dearest to me. So here you have it: an insight into das Leben eines Au-pair-maedchens in Deutschland.
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