Lily and I are learning French!

Looks like Lily and I will be starting one-on-one French lessons in the same week!

Friday of a week ago I had the meeting at Lily's school, the follow-up to the parents meeting where I bawled my eyes out. It was funny as there were three of them and one of me (MK had to work) - Lily's teacher, the interpreter and another teacher who called herself the Welcome something or other. Personally I just think she was there as back-up/moral support for Lily's teacher in case I really was a nutcase. Anyhow, all three of them were friendly and helpful and it was a good meeting. Full of the nitty gritty of life in first year ecole enfantine (something I didn't know - when the kids return to school after this current 2 week break the parents leave the child on the top level instead of bringing them down to the classroom. Fosters independence and all that).

At the end of the meeting I asked what the teacher's opinion was of Lily's French and she said not good. I knew it! She apparently follows the other kids and doesn't have the confidence to repeat words back. This isn't something I wanted to be right on but I sensed her French was not as good as others had said (like Yasmine). Because of this the school is offering Lily twice-weekly 30 minute one-on-one French lessons during school time for as long as needed. I am really happy and appreciative. I'm sure Lily will enjoy the lessons and hopefully she will be able to use her new language skills in ways that will give her so much back.

And me...well, Yasmine asked one of the other mother's at garderie if she would do French lessons. This woman - Stephanie - taught French to adults in the States. She said yes, but I've been slack and not followed it up. Well, I saw Stephanie when Georgie and I were catching the bus into town on Saturday and I asked her then if she'd teach me and she said yes! So starting when school and garderie returns (2 weeks time) Stephanie and I will get together once a week for an hour of French. She seems really groovy and promises me she'll make it fun. I think I might actually be looking forward to it...