Not quite bollocks.....but a quote that will probably make Andy smile. Which is always good.
I originally thought it was a great idea to emigrate in the late English summer. What could be better? Enjoy some nice warm weather, expectations not too high as the last 3 summers here have been pretty bad but definitely in the very least some warm long days. Then slip off to Sydney just as they are entering spring for another stretch of warm and then hot weather. All the time thinking thank goodness we are going to miss another long hibernating winter of rain and cold that drags on for 6 months. I find the winter here really, really hard. It is 10 times worse for me since we have Finn & Isla as it is extra hard work having little ones caged up inside when my two really want to run, jump, explore, dig, poke and race around. Of course, you can go out, but that means many layers and when they are all togged up they can barely move.
Anyway, the problem is that I love the warm, long, sunny days we are getting at the moment. Finn & Isla are in shorts and t-shirts and nothing else. Often no shoes, playing with water on the patio. So as our time reduces with our family here I think fruitlessly and unhelpfully that is is such a shame that we don't have more good weather here. Rather than making it an easier transition, leaving at the time we have chosen is going to harder as the climate will be making me happier and we won't have started to descend into the bleak winter.
Of course there are many reasons for our emigration and the sun is one part of it but there are many other important reasons. I have loved the last 4-5 days when all we have done is been outside in the garden. I really hope that our life in Sydney affords us plenty of outside time in the National Parks, beaches & playgrounds while the sun is shining so we as a family can really enjoy our weekends outside as much as possible.
The time for our flight approaches and of course along with great excitement there is sadness at leaving people. Hmmmm, a pondering post....
Ending on a high note with some pics of the littlies:
Anyway, the problem is that I love the warm, long, sunny days we are getting at the moment. Finn & Isla are in shorts and t-shirts and nothing else. Often no shoes, playing with water on the patio. So as our time reduces with our family here I think fruitlessly and unhelpfully that is is such a shame that we don't have more good weather here. Rather than making it an easier transition, leaving at the time we have chosen is going to harder as the climate will be making me happier and we won't have started to descend into the bleak winter.
Of course there are many reasons for our emigration and the sun is one part of it but there are many other important reasons. I have loved the last 4-5 days when all we have done is been outside in the garden. I really hope that our life in Sydney affords us plenty of outside time in the National Parks, beaches & playgrounds while the sun is shining so we as a family can really enjoy our weekends outside as much as possible.
The time for our flight approaches and of course along with great excitement there is sadness at leaving people. Hmmmm, a pondering post....
Ending on a high note with some pics of the littlies:
Of course, every parent thinks they have the most beautiful, gorgeous children in the whole wide world. I really think I do!
One happy little thing happened today - Isla had bunches for the 1st time ever. Cuteness personified. My baby looked like a little girl.
Do you have your flights booked? We just submitted our VISA so I have to wait to book them - they said it would be about 4 weeks!
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Hi, Yes, Wednesday 18th August! Not long now, less than 3 months which is a bit scary! 4 week turn around for a visa is really good going. Do you have work?
ReplyDeleteIt is exciting to have it so near and a bit nerve racking too.
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