Today, we got up early and ended up having a mid morning nap and then headed to Ikea to pick up some things for the café. I was looking for a curtain for the door way of the café but ended up getting these great square mirrors for the wall by the bathroom. I can't wait to put those up tomorrow. Picked up some pitchers for drinking water, broke one while unloading the car. Found a cute little soap dispenser for the bathroom. And that's about it... Had Swedish meatballs for lunch as did Max. We had to keep him from shoving them in his mouth. His chipmunk cheeks sure do hold a lot of grub.
I am in the process of changing the tea cups we use today. But I have yet to find my style. I found a few pieces at Ikea that I liked but then I thought, "This is Ikea." and I remembered some of the bowls we have from Ikea at home and how easily they chip. So, I am looking into some nice-ish porcelain tea sets. Something that is durable and a bit more resistant to chipping that Ikea.
After we dropped off our shopping buddy, we headed to the café and dropped things off then straight home. Max was a good sport until I got the car parked and then it was screaming banshee time. But we got home in the nick of time, kicked off our shoes and played on the floor in his bedroom. All was well. We read books and laughed and threw the ball around. Max is obsessed with balls these days. I layed on the floor watching Max collect the balls from his new toy as he's throw them again and again chasing after them. Endless entertainment. I couldn't believe how big he looked. He'd see me laying on the floor watching him and he'd crawl over in turbo mode and plant a big wet kiss on my cheek. Cuddle with me and lay next to me for a few on the floor. And then off he'd go and play again...
I am grateful for this day in the week. As tired as I may feel right now the moments we share are priceless. We played so hard today that after his bath, when he was freshly powdered and dressed he started to fall asleep in my arms. Sucking his thumb and snuggling in the nook of my neck. I can still smell his clean baby smell on my clothes and hands. I can already tell that memories of our Thursdays together will be of laughter and Baby Magic.
There is a store in Paris named Pier Imports. There are two that I know about. 1, Rue Rivoli, (01 40 29 04 99), and 55, Avenue Gén Leclerc in the 14éme (01 43 22 18 16). They have some interesting stuff.
Posted by: Bob | April 17, 2008 at 20:34
What about getting different tea sets from brocantes? It would be kind of a vintagy collection of different sets. Just an idea....I'm going to a brocante a week from Sunday (April 27), I could take a look for you.
Gab, Louise and I LOVE going to Ikea and having a meatball lunch! It's sometimes our rainy day activity on a weekend.
Can't wait to see the new additions to the café! (PS, wanted to come by tomorrow afternoon but I have to go meet with a parent and the school counselor then we're heading to Brittany for a week, but I am definitely planning on heading over the week after that to work on these papers due beginning of May)
See you soon!
Posted by: andie | April 17, 2008 at 21:30
May you have many, many more days like this! What a wonderful vignette of your day w. Max!
Posted by: Terry | April 18, 2008 at 04:30
so fun! shopping for your OWN cafe.
when we visit paris, will have to stop by for your cookies and teas!
Posted by: unha | April 18, 2008 at 04:56
I can imagine maximilien, in turbo mode, chasing the ball and it makes me smile.
Posted by: julien | April 18, 2008 at 09:14
I just shopped at the Pier Imports at Rue Rivoli (right next to the metro at Saint Paul) and they have a lot of nice stuff but no where near as many dishes as the Pier ONE Imports store in the States. I did score a couvre for our ugly old sofa and a small table we are using temporarily as a coffee table -- just in time for all the different guests coming through our house this past week! But check it out anyway, you might find some cute stuff.
Also perhaps Habitat? There's one at that big shopping center in Montparnasse near the Gare.
Posted by: The Bold Soul | April 18, 2008 at 10:58
I don't think the Pier Import is any better quality than Ikea and Habitat is quite expensive.
Why not go just for plain white porcelain (there are tons of these shops all over Paris that sell everything from cups, t finger bowls and plates in all sizes. You could mix and match different sizes and shapes and this could look stylish with colored tablecloth/napkins.
Posted by: Pauline | April 18, 2008 at 16:24
I found this site too:
maisonporcelaine.com
Posted by: Pauline | April 18, 2008 at 16:31
sounds like a wonderful thursday together!
Posted by: gleek | April 18, 2008 at 16:38
the teema range from the finnish company iittala is beautiful and hard wearing.
you can mix and match the colours too..
http://www.finnishdesignshop.com/tableware-iittala-teema-c-26_104.html?language=en&country=73
Posted by: mary | April 19, 2008 at 08:25
Hi There, I've been reading your blog here and there for awhile, as it was link to a couple of other blogs I read and I at first I was like Oh. It's all about her baby (being 22 babies aren't really my thing). But finally went back and read it from the beginning. I must say, your monthly letters to Max and your mother bring me to tears. I know my mother loves me, but I wish I had something like that to look back on as an adult. It's really made me appreciate my mother in a different light. Have you ever thought about taking your posts about Max and putting them in a scrap book? As I get ready to move to Paris as well for the next few years it's really good to share some of your experiences as I head into my own adventure. Bonne chance a ton cafe. I can't wait to visit sometime!
Posted by: Jasmine | April 28, 2008 at 04:37