The search for the blow dryer

It's been a week.  A week with frizzy, out of control hair.  I've had enough looking like the crazy American lady pushing the giant beasty pram with the untamed mane.  We have been here long enough now that I am beginning to recognize people.  They nod as I pass them, we even exchange friendly hellos and have small talk about how many kids I have.  Yes, I know - it's more than the usual 2.175 or whatever you're supposed to have.  Hopefully, next time they see me, they won't recognize me.  Oh wait, I'm the one pushing that crazy stroller.

So today, the kids and I made a pilgrimage to the Chatswood mall.  We hopped the train North about 4 stops.  I am seriously proud that I managed it all by myself!  I think I'm getting the hang of this!  There is a Target in the mall - no affiliation with the American Target mind you.  It's purely Australian, but it looks exactly like ours, same logo and everything.  I am already starting to miss Super Target though, oh the days of one stop shopping are over for a while.

Before going into the store, we stopped for some lunch at a cute little sandwich and pizza place.  They even had TWO highchairs which is pretty unheard of in these parts.  The kids did so well.  I was actually able to sit down and eat for a change!  Finished lunch and headed to Target.

So nothing is on the ground level in this mall.  You either have to take stairs, escalator or find an elevator.  Target was down one level, but had a moving ramp so you could put prams or carts on it.  My stroller weighs over 100 lbs when all 3 kids are in it, so you can imagine in any sort of hill, down or up, it is extremely difficult to handle.  I had to wedge the front of the stroller sideways so it wouldn't go barreling down, pummeling poor shoppers in it's way.  I had to use all of my strength to hold it steady.  I couldn't get the brake on because if I for one second let go, it would be a goner.  Luckily we made it down unscathed.  Yes!  Target, here we come!

Found what I was looking for right away (angels singing) and picked up a few other things along the way.  We hopped the train back home and the kids went right down for their afternoon naps.

I'd definitely call that a successful day in Sydney.

Hugs and love to you all!