The French Wedding Babysitter

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Martin's best friend since childhood is marrying today. Guillaume was Martin's best man at his wedding last year and Martin is his best man today. A French wedding usually starts in the morning at the City Hall since by law you must marry in the City Hall where you reside. Then and only then if you want can you marry in a church or pronounce your vows in another venue. Usually, the second part, the Church wedding takes place later in the afternoon. French weddings usually go on all night long. At Chelsea and Martin's wedding, I went to bed at 4:30 am I was an early bird.

  

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As Chelsea is breastfeeding and Gabriel is six weeks old today, I was invited as the babysitter. The best job ever. I am staying at the Chateau where the reception is taking place, the ballroom is steps away. When Chelsea needs to breastfeed, or when Gabriel needs Chelsea it is easy for her to pop into my room. So far all is good, Gabriel is sleeping and I am writing this blog post. 

If I could be in two places at once I would take some photos, instead, Chelsea has sent me a few to use.

 

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What an enchanted summer this is. 

I added the photos of Chelsea and Martin after I posted this blog.

Nearly midnight and the dinner is barely started.

 



Comments

13 responses to “The French Wedding Babysitter”

  1. Leigh NZ

    Ooh Corey what a fab gig you scored!! A beautiful setting and Gabriel all to yourself; the venue looks beautiful. Where else might you end up as Gabriel’s personal babysitter?
    Nice work if you can get it; you are having the happiest of summers…so happy for you. XX

  2. Leigh NZ

    Chelsea looks stunning as always and so happy.

  3. 27 June 2019 —
    A favorite poem by Christopher Morley (American, 1890-1957)
    SIX WEEKS OLD
    He is so small he does not know
    The summer sun, the winter snow;
    The spring that ebbs and comes again,
    All this is far beyond his ken.
    A little world he feels and sees:
    His mother’s arms, his mother’s knees;
    He hides his face against her breast,
    And does not care to learn the rest.

  4. Martina

    Ohh la la. Chelsea looks amazing! Of course she always looks great, but considering she has a baby six weeks ago, she looks incredible.

  5. Matilyn

    Chelsea is Stunning and sunny in her elegant gown. Ready to dance the night away!

  6. So very beautiful!!!
    Ali

  7. I love all you share.
    Fabulous French tales from your heart to ours.
    Blessings
    Much love
    Jeanne

  8. Cindy Williamson

    Looks like you found an adorable antique stroller! The one I sent you pictures is almost done being restored!

  9. Seeing France through your eyes and the beautiful life you have built there is always inspiring. Add a grandbaby and the tales are magical. Thanks for sharing.

  10. Diogenes

    Beautiful venue, beautiful Chelsea. Love Gabriel’s coral colored stroller.

  11. Paula Tyner

    Lovely.

  12. Kathy Dikegrand

    Enjoy these special times with your precious grandson. You are making memories that will be with you for the rest of your life.We will become great grandparents in 2020. Can not believe our grandson will become a Daddy. Enjoy your blog.

  13. What a special, magical summer indeed. Beautiful little family. How lucky to be the babysitter for Gabriel. You are one special grandmother.

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