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Home » When I came back from Paris and remembered what was important

When I came back from Paris and remembered what was important

April 26, 2011 by Sarah / Maison Cupcake

Not an anniversary, not a birthday, just a badly needed opportunity to recharge batteries and stand back from everything for a while.

My husband and I jumped on the Eurostar to Paris whilst my mother “borrowed” Ted for three days at home.

Our Montparnasse hotel room view spanned from the Arc du Triomphe to Sacre Coeur with glimpses of the Louvre, Grand Palais and St Germain de Pres in between.

Pressing your face hard on the window, you also caught a glimpse of the Eiffel Tower.

Coming home I’ve spent the past few days chilling out in the garden, away from the emails and the to-do list.

Away from the self imposed deadlines and standards.

No cooking, just stuff from the fridge.

I’ve been considering which landmarks matter most in the hotel window view of life.

And it’s not towers, basilicas and monuments.

It’s a little boy eating ice cream.

I swear he’d grown bigger in the three days we were away.

We were not missed – although he was delighted to see us return. Life goes on at grasshopper height.

I hope you had an Easter as sunny and relaxing as mine. When was the last time you took a step back?

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Comments

  1. A Trifle Rushed says

    April 26, 2011 at 5:47 pm

    We bought a house in France, so three times a year I get to step back, it’s heaven. As a matter of fact I’m stepping back right now, and loving every second of it. Great weather! No school run! No , as you say, self imposed deadlines, just loads of fresh air and super food, couldn’t ask for more. Long live stepping back! Jude x

    • Sarah, Maison Cupcake says

      April 27, 2011 at 3:02 pm

      Ah! A house in France! How I would love that!

  2. Kate says

    April 26, 2011 at 6:05 pm

    What a lovely break you must have had, gently meandering the chic streets of Paris, switching off from the daily grind, chilling out in the garden on your return and perhaps indulging in some lovely pastries, as I did, in considerable quantities! I tried making some macaroons on our return last year actually, on the blog they are, good fun to make and will definitely need to return to Paris for the more inspiration for more macaroon ideas!

    • Sarah, Maison Cupcake says

      April 27, 2011 at 3:00 pm

      We did squeeze a macaron or two in yes!

  3. Chele says

    April 26, 2011 at 6:18 pm

    What a sweet post … I am sure you were missed … maybe even just a little bit ;0)

  4. Kath says

    April 26, 2011 at 8:44 pm

    I love this post. Everyone needs to take a step back sometimes and it sounds as if yours was well deserved and I agree with Chele, I am absolutely sure you were missed really.

    • Sarah, Maison Cupcake says

      April 27, 2011 at 2:55 pm

      Well admittedly, he did say he wanted to stay with mummy and daddy rather than go home with grandma!!

  5. Mum In Meltdown says

    April 26, 2011 at 9:24 pm

    Hi, this is a fab post. You are definitely right about needing to step back occasionally. I’m overdue one of those! And don’t worry children do miss us they just have a great talent in not showing it LOL.Just found your blog via Tots 100 and enjoying catching up on some of your posts. Please pop over to mine at muminmeltdown.blogspot.com
    Thanks T x

    • Sarah, Maison Cupcake says

      April 27, 2011 at 2:53 pm

      Great to see you here… hope to have you back soon!

  6. Pudding Pie Lane says

    April 26, 2011 at 9:41 pm

    Wow, really jealous right now 🙂 I haven’t taken a step back in a while – either studying or baking or organising society events, but I hope to take a break like you soon!

    • Sarah, Maison Cupcake says

      April 27, 2011 at 2:52 pm

      Whew, sounds like you’re busy!!

  7. Gourmet Chick says

    April 27, 2011 at 2:13 pm

    Great post and really interesting Paris pics – I have never been to that area of it – so different to the rest of Paris

    • Sarah, Maison Cupcake says

      April 27, 2011 at 2:50 pm

      There were plenty of restaurants around Boulevard Montparnasse and Boulevard Edgar somebody but to be honest, I wouldn’t stay in that hotel again unless I was getting a train from Gare du Montparnasse next morning. Reason being that Metro for Montparnasse is really long way away because they knocked it down to build the tower and then rebuilt it 3/4 mile up the road. It’s kind of like booking into a hotel near Euston Station and discovering it’s really at Mornington Crescent…

  8. Sweets by Vicky says

    April 27, 2011 at 2:31 pm

    Makes me feel like jumping on a plane somewhere! Glad you had a lovely break. Happy Easter!

  9. Maya says

    April 28, 2011 at 2:16 pm

    What lovely, sunny weather in Paris! And full of good intentions to unwind and take stock of life’s priorities. I try to step back every day, the view’s just not as nice as your hotel room ;-).

  10. Aida says

    April 30, 2011 at 12:07 am

    Oh yes. It’s amazing how everything can take on such an avalanche effect. The must do more mentality. We have had a really lovely few days just not having to meet any deadlines or ferry children around. I find that with the size family I have (7 children!), it’s been a blessing that we live in town so we can nip out for an hour to a nearby cafe just the two of us.

  11. Lucy says

    May 1, 2011 at 3:23 am

    This is a wonderful post. We lived in Paris for a few months a few years ago (and visited as often as we could after that) and it is truly the most wonderful place. I can’t see myself escaping there anytime soon at the moment, but I have just had an hour to myself at a department store makeup counter and after a dreadful couple of weeks, that felt almost as good as going to Paris!

  12. Nina Innocentia says

    May 4, 2011 at 11:23 am

    Ah Paris! I have had a long love affair with Paris, since the age of 17! Many important events in my life, from discovering independence, work, love and my honeymoon have been in Paris!
    I am certain you enjoyed your well earned break.
    My twins are having a break from me at the moment, on holiday with their Grandparents. My escape is long overdue!

    Nina
    changing bag

  13. 4little1s says

    May 4, 2011 at 12:04 pm

    Totally know what you mean, we all need to chill out and take it easy…blue sky thinking, helicopter views…

  14. Heavenly Housewife says

    May 4, 2011 at 6:10 pm

    I am looking forward to going to Paris for my birthday. Such a wonderful place. Its so nice to get away once in a while, but funny thing about me, I am always happy to get back at home, no matter how much i love my vacation.
    Anywyas, welcome back.
    *kisses* HH

  15. Jennifer Howze says

    May 5, 2011 at 12:04 pm

    Fantastic pictures, Sarah. I lived in Paris for a year and it was amazing. Especially love the apartment building windows!

  16. Jacqueline says

    May 5, 2011 at 5:47 pm

    Sounds like you had a good break Sarah. I haven’t been to Paris for years, you have me yearning here.

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