Where am I?

Today was a tough one.  Finally the adrenaline has worn off, and jet lag has set in - I am exhausted.  The boys continue to have diarrhea and horrible diaper rashes which makes them very cranky and irritable.  Isla is the only one that seems to be adjusting well.

It was a bit of a rough start this morning.  Both boys woke up around 5, but I was able to get them back to sleep for another couple of hours.  I stayed up again to watch the sunrise from the couch situated by our big picture window.  It is such a rare occasion that I am able to enjoy quiet time so I relish those moments.

Today was play group day!  There is a local church (Church by the Bridge) that puts on these neighborhood play dates every Thursday morning.  It's actually an organized event with play time, stories, singing, tea, coffee and snacks.  I walked in the gated play area pushing my giant SUV.  I must have been a sight.  My hair all frizzy and disheveled, circles under my eyes, wrinkly clothing.  I know that nobody cares what I looked like, but I usually like to make a good first impression at least.  Isla immediately jumped out of the stroller and went to town.  Who is this little person?  Definitely nothing like her mother!  The boys got into it too.  Man, it's hard chasing after three kids that NEVER go in the same direction.  Between gathering up my children and putting them in an area with a good vantage point, I was finally able to chat with a lady who hails from the Chicago area.  She has been here in Sydney for 2 months now with her husband and 2.5 year old daughter.  SCORE!  We exchanged info so we can get together every once in a while.  She gave me some good pointers where to shop and get the best prices on things.  If you aren't aware, Sydney is super expensive.  I bought bananas, strawberries, a loaf of bread, cheese and milk today for $23.  I'm pretty sure it would be half that at home.  Well, guess what.  I'm not at home.

I still can't believe we're here and are actually doing this.  Why on earth would anyone want to move their very young family across the globe for 5 months?  What were we thinking?  Ha!  I know I'll have my moments, but I'm pretty sure we were meant to do this.  It will be tough at times, like today, but other days will be amazing.  That's how life goes right?

Here I am again, sitting on the couch by myself.  I just watched the sunset this time.  Boys are sleeping, Devon took Isla for some daddy/daughter time, so it's just me and my giant picture window.  Life is good.  But now I must sign off for some much needed shut eye before I wake up to my next sunrise.

Love and miss you all