Nurse Betty

On Saturday Matt got up bright and early to go buy some new basketball shoes for a a church basketball game he had that day (an omen of things to come that day). I went and watched him and then went and worked out before we met up with his parents who were in town this weekend. About a half hour later I got a call from Matt saying he sprained his ankle and he wanted me to pick him up. I was thinking oh come on, sprains aren't that bad, walk home!

Yesterday we went to the doctor and he said that Matt tore some tendons and we'll have to wait and see if he needs surgery or not. I've learned two things from this experience. First, I'm not ready for kids. I never realized how much somebody relies on you when they can't do things for themselves. I'm tired and he's a grown man! Second, I need to believe Matt when he tells me he really hurt something and not call him a cry baby. Sorry Matt.

wrap up

For days 4, 5, and 6 we visited these lovely places:

Monmontre was beautiful temple that overlooked the city. Not much to do here but had a great view.
We got lost in some neighborhoods and I found the place that we're going to buy when we move here someday.
Before we went to the top of the Eiffel Tower we decided to eat first. We were walking through some neighborhoods and found a quiet Italian cafe that had a perfect view.
A view looking up...beautiful!
When I took French in High School my French teacher told us about the catacombs of Paris. We decided to go find it one day and I regretted that decision. Matt loved it because he felt like Indiana Jones and I hated it because I was hundreds of feet under ground with millions of skeletons surrounding me.
We went to Musee d'Orsay one day and I got to see one of my favorite paintings. Doesn't it just draw you in?On our last day in Paris we went out to the Palace of Versailles and all around the gardens. Stopping in The Hall of Mirrors with our audio guide.
The leaves had just come out that week and the flowers were just budding. Just a glimpse of the hundreds of acres of gardens and forests.
Matt and I really had so much fun, but we also learned a lot. We compiled a list of the top 10 things that we learned:

1. I wish I would have listened in French better instead of flirting with the boys.
2. I wish I would have stayed awake when I took my Art History class in college. However, it was at 8:00 in the morning, in a dark room with warm cushy seats. Could you blame me?
3. People in Europe don't wear deodorant and have no problem putting their armpit in your face when you're riding the metro.
4. Nutella gelato is incredible and we are in love with it.
5. Always carry coins with you so that you don't get stuck in the metro because you can't buy a train ticket, and have to hop the rails with your luggage.
6. If you don't want to buy something from a street vendor don't look, point, or talk about their merchandise or give any attention to them whatsoever.
7. If any person comes up to you with a sign asking you if you speak English don't lead on that you do.
8. Even if you wear comfortable shoes your feet will still kill when you've walked for 8 hours a day.
9. You will not see every bit of the Lourve, no matter how hard you try.
10. We love Paris and will be going back. Anyone want to join us?