So, things in Kiama are going pretty well - this family is so easygoing. They want me to feel very at home and have a really strong household. The kids are adoreable (Ashley - 4, Danielle - 2, and Hamish - 11 monthes) Australian accents on little kids is one of the cutest things ever :) I've enjoyed some beautiful runs along the bluffs and beaches...the kids wake up at 6 so the whole house does but I'm not really needed until 8 when Drew (the dad) goes to work so they are beautiful sunrise runs :)
I've enjoyed taking the kids on walks around town and then spent A LOT of time with their train track, inside the pink castle tent and singing Old MacDonald and Incy Wincy Spider to their singalong CD/Book - seriously, they can sing that thing a dozen times in a row.
The parents, Justine and Drew, and I have been learning a lot from each other - ex, last night I was telling a story and said during my sophomore year and Drew stopped me and said he always hears this expressions on movies and such but doesn't know what it means! Or I've learned a bit about the government, a lot about real estate (which is really low here too) since they are trying to sell the house and move into an apartment in Sydney in December.
All in all it's great for right now and it's really nice to be sleeping in a comfy bed, getting some good food and experience life with a family but I'm struggling a bit as a 22 (almost 23!) babysitter and that the adventure part of the trip has kind of stopped, but we are headed to Watson's Bay tomorrow to stay with her sister for a long weekend (this weekend is like their labor day) and there's been talk of going to the zoo or something since Watson's Bay is only about a half hour outside of Sydney. Once again, I'm just enjoying this experience one day at a time and thinking about all of you every day and wishing you were here!
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So I'm an idiot and had been so consumed with the expo I forgot that you had this blog spot(that was my blonde moment for the month!) Anyways so instead of studying(hopefully mom doesn't read this!) I've been catching up on all your adventures! Sounds like everything is going amazing. I'm so happy and proud of you! I need to get back to studying I have a test tomorrow and 2 Thursday that I haven't even started studying for yet! YIKES! But I love you and miss you so much, hopefully we can get in touch soon! XOXO!
Also Expo went AMAZING! Once these test are over I'll send ya a nice long email about it and life! Thanks for the super sweet message too, it made me smile:)
Hey, almost 23 year old--how did that happen??? Your SO BIG! I am glad the family if kind and I am very happy to hear you have a comfy bed...hopefully, having many sweet dreams! I am glad your going day by day...that is how the gift of this time should be, like a extended vacation, journey, no worries. I love you and miss you lady bug! Mom
Hey me again! Thanks for letting me into facebook--your photos are wonderful--like postcards of an aquarium. The other views beautiful! That was amazing. Those bunks on the sailboat were little-good thing your so tiny. Anyways, great sharing, nice to get a glipse of where you are and where you have been. Your new friend Adam looks nice and friendly and Ed's boat-tube-wow! Have fun! Love you! Mom
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