happy australia day

carm's visit

I took Kaisy off to school today (he is still really upset when I leave him there) and then walked with Liam to pick Carm up from the station. The timing was perfect, we got to the station a couple of minutes before Carm's train came in. Then we went to the op-shop and walked home. Carm was a great visitor. She basically just entertained herself in the garden and took in the trees, birds etc. I ended up falling asleep for a couple of hours. Then i made dinner, picked Kaisy up and dropped Carm back at the station. What a lovely Friday... and I have 4 points left (weight watchers jargon) to splurge on tonight when I feel hungry...hmmmmm....how perfect...

lazy thursday...

Well, it seems as if we have really settled into the relaxed lifestyle here. I am having trouble getting motivated to do too much. I am working quite a bit and I guess that's enough, but I feel like I should be doing more. Although it's really nice to have such peaceful days. Eli has been feeling really rudderless the last week or so... so it's a good thing his work permit came through. Yep, he is now a legal Aussie resident. We are so thrilled to finally put all the stress of that behind us.
Kai has been going to school everyday. He has been really upset when he gets there. He cries and cries and it is so hard to leave him. I started to think 5 days is too much for him and we should go back to 3, but when I ask the carers, they say he is fine after I leave. Then he seems happy and relaxed when I get there to pick him up, so I don't know, maybe i'll wait and see how things go.

Liam fell asleep early and Kai and I went for a wander around the backyard. I can't wait until it becomes more accessible for us all to play in. I think Kai is looking so much older in photos.

long time without posting...

Well it's been a few weeks since we moved into the new house. The first few days were pretty full-on. Trying to keep everything moving with the kids while still living out of the boxes was hard. But we are pretty much unpacked now.
Eli has started working his magic already (see new bathroom shot).
Kai has started school and seems to be liking it.
I just feel so relieved to have landed, and am so happy it's in such a beautiful place.
I was thinking today that the change of scenery hasn't had a huge impact, it's been more subtle. I only sometimes notice that there is no traffic noise, or the air smells fresher, or there are so many birds around, but I'm sure that I am being affected without it being a really conscious thing. I guess I just feel calmer, which is so wonderful for me.
I can see that there is so much to be done on the house to get it into shape again, but we have plenty of time and it's comfortable right now, so it's OK. I do wish I had more of an area for the kids to play outside. It's not so usable right now. I think that will be something we will have to address soon. Liam and Kai are just so active and they wanna get out and run around. Hopefully it won't be too long.