Wednesdays in Beaulieu: tennis, playground, beach

Rio started to take tennis classes at the Beaulieu Tennis Club today. They're every Wednesday. And only 150 Euros for the entire year.

While Rio is doing her lesson, I take Ila to the neighboring playground (keeping everybody happy).

Today we also went across the street to the beach to have a picnic lunch and to splash in the water in our coulottes...

Rio said this is her best day ever - tennis, playground, beach. She's now asking how many days till next Wednesday.

Swim to Coco Beach

Kai swims the 30 minute track and we walk along the shore waving to him. Makes all of us happy.

Just when we thought the summer is over...

The skies parted and another beautiful Sunday unfolded.

Down from our house, a little stopover before Kai jumped into the water for his mega swim.

That little dot in the middle is Kai swimming - halfway to Coco Beach.

Resting after the swim.

First Day

7:45 am Rio drop-off at the next door neighbor. Ila is quite happy.

In front of the school gates, Ila is starting to get a little nervous.

First 20 minutes in her new classroom. Going pretty well...but then mommy left and all came crumbling down. By the 11:30am pick-up Ila gave up on learning and socializing and in her sorrow fell asleep. Maybe not the worst strategy on the first scary day.

But I think she's still willing to give tomorrow another try.