Five Months in Austin

Emma and Tim are off school today. Earlier in the week came teacher appreciation day. Now the teachers are learning.

I am “off,” too, though as usual on days off I have some work to do. Because I am a French employee, I have many more vacation days than my US employee colleagues. (Unfortunately I still have the same amount of work.)

Emma has a birthday party to attend this afternoon.

Diane has convinced herself that she should not go to school, either.

Monday is another day off in the US. Ragan calls it Mattress Sale Day.