Amelie told us about her plan of visiting Singapore next year with her daughter (Cilaé) & it got me all so excited as finally after almost 15 years, we're gonna meet again!!! Then she brought up her ideas - 1) an exchange program for her daughter with a Singaporean family 2) home exchange for holidays.
Project No.1 - Exchange Program for the Kids
The first I had in mind was sis. And as expected, sis was keen. Both of them are of similar age too.. 12 & 14... But the girls' school holidays are in totally different timing, so I suggested that Cilaé comes over during her holidays & perhaps spend about 10 days with sis & Rachel (my niece). Then when Rachel has hers, she'll go over to Amelie's. Both Amelie & sis thought it's a pretty good idea but would have to discuss in details about how they spend time together while one of them is attending school. Perhaps enrol the other girl who's not schooling in a short term English / French class? Amelie has even come up with the preliminary program - a few days at the countryside and a few on the mountain besides spending a few days in Paris. We think it's really educational yet fun to learn about another country's language/culture & to make new friends.
Project No.2 - Home Exchange
Hubby & I find Amelie's idea of home exchange interesting but as it's not common here, it might be difficult to make it happen. If Amelie & Cilaé were to visit, we would definitely have them stay with us for a few days. Then we thought if she could bring forward her trip to this year end to coincide with our anniversary trip, we could consider exchanging home with her?? But we both think the chance isn't high.
Whatever it is, I'm so happy that I'll be seeing her again... even though if it's next year. Can't wait!
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