Heatwave in France and Knee Socks.

On a blistering hot summer day

Gabriel decided to wear knee socks.

Because that is what three-year-olds do.

 

We watched a group of men jumping into the canal Saint Martin. It was very tempting, the splash of the water, the hot sun on the pavement, the lack of air… tempting. 

 

We tried to stay cool.

We had ice cream.

France has a heat wave. As I grew up in the Sacramento Valley, hot days in the summer were very common. I wouldn’t say I liked those days back then, and I certainly don’t want them now. The only difference - my cousin’s pool - And that was a big difference, a wonderful difference, the memory-filled highlight of summer days.

But heat waves in France are uncomfortable, especially in Paris. 
But not if you are three with knee socks and a teeter-totter.  

And cherries.

 

 

 

Comments

[Carol]

This made me think of a story from my high school days! I kept six children (for.50 an hour 😱) anyway, it was a blistering hot day and the three year old refused to wear anything but a wool blazer! Then the pet rabbit got loose and escaped to the back yard! What a day of bunny chasing with a 3 year old wearing wool, a baby, and four others under the age of twelve! ☺️
Your grandchildren are beautiful!

[Jeanne]

I pray you get some relief from the heat
Blessings
Love Jeanne

[Texasfrancophile]

Ugh so hot 🥵 everywhere. Next week filled with 100 degree days. However if i had those two precious kiddos to keep cool it would still be fun.

[TracyH]

Precious children. “What’s heat wave?” ☺️
(Love the knee socks)

[Judy]

It looks like a fun day, knee socks and all. My 7 year old grandson spent the day with us Friday and wore sweat pants in spite of scorching temps and high humidity. He seemed perfectly comfortable.

[Fat Rabbit]

Wishing you all - especially Paris - some cooler weather soon. We had some hot weather earlier this week - which is typical here - but it is finally cooler. As for the Canal St Martin - the last time I was in Paris, the canal water was not very attractive for swimming.😉

Local newspaper here in VA just had an article about the Parc de Bagatelle and the rose garden there. I will need to plan a visit the next time I am able to visit Paris.

Enjoy those cuties

[Kathy]

Wish I could share our cooler weather with you. I do love Gabriel’s knee sock approach!💕

[Ed Schnurbusch]

You mean to tell us that you never went swimming in the irrigation canal ? I'm sure your brothers did.

[Anna]

Papioca and Gabriel —-too cute for words!

[marilyn]

Hoping it is a bit cooler now.
Sweet little ones and cherries on the mouth, plus knee socks too.