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6 out of 7 tacos agree, "We are tasty." Even though the only taco stuff you can get here is Old El Paso, and even though the spice packet we like is spicy Old El Paso taco mix, the regular Old El Paso mix packet that comes in the box just doesn't cut it. The spicy version that the Duffy's sent us, does.

But spicy beef alone does not a taco make.

If you eat 6 tacos, fast, the meat is nice and hot and so are the shells. You taste the spiciness of the meat, the coolness of the creme freche (sour cream, sort of) and a hint of cheese. It's tasty.

But by taco 7, everything has cooled. When food is room temperature, you get the best taste out of it. Unfortunately, in this case. You start to taste the cheese...it's not cheddar. You taste the salsa...mild, tomatoey. It's still ok, but it's only a reminder of home; it's not home.

Ben acted pretty well for me grocery shopping, especially considering I had just woken him up, but I still forgot to buy him applesauce and hot dogs. Though, I'm going to have to go elsewhere for applesauce; the only kind they have has chunks in it, which is not acceptable.

I woke up just in time; it had been two hours since he had gone to sleep. I went and kissed Ben's little cheekers to wake him up from his nap. I woke him up because we want him to sleep better at night and thought he might sleep 4 or 5 hours if I let him go.

Ben was hungry after, but held it together till we got back. He ate some food and then went to sleep rather quickly luckily. I read, then passed out myself.

At 9:30 we headed out to the metro to get to Gymboree for Ben's class. I was hoping the trip to Gymboree would wear Ben out a little so he would take a nap for me, though I had guessed that due to when he woke up, it wouldn't be a problem.

When I got back, Ben was up and playing trains with Beth. He'd been up since 5 when I left. After Beth left, we continued playing trains most of the morning, interspersed with eating.

I woke up at about 4:45 again (I'm very susceptible to sleeping patterns I'm afraid), and went out to run sprints. I really pushed myself this morning in order to get in shape for the basketball I may or may not be playing when I get back. I've lost 20 pounds since Jordan's wedding (...in August?) and am back down to 195. Since I haven't exercised that much yet, I'm thinking it's due mostly to the lack of available food options here. After our two week gluttonyfest when we return, I may have to put the family on a more reserved French diet, with indulgent weekends of tasty American treats.

The Beginning.