New Beginnings

The girls had their trial day at Avondale Grammar today. They were both very excited but when we got there and Felicity got a bit nervous and wanted to hold my hand while Alice bounded off with new friends and I didn't see her again until the end of the day. After assembly I said good bye to Felicity and then spent the next few hours worrying about her while I shopped for groceries. When I hadn't received a phone call from the school by midday I began to relax. At the end of the day I was greeted by two very happy girls, full of stories and each listing the names of all their new friends. It's a good start.

Matt also had a succesful first day at his new office. He probably also wanted to hold my hand but bravely went alone.

Last night was very special as were invited over to dinner by our soon-to-be neighbours and had a swim in our soon-to-be-pool. Marian and Genevieve were entertained by impromptu songs and fantastic tales by our girls as we shook our heads and said "maybe not so loudly". It was a very fun night. Surprisingly Genevieve is still interested in babysitting... Alice did mention that "Mum and Dad will pay you."

Photos above are of a 7.30am swim in our hotel pool and also one of Alice trying another dish at a hawker centre. She's quite adventurous and has chosen a different meal and different drink each time. I have no idea what this one was. She ordered it herself and had quite an indepth discussion with the aunty running the stand but returned to the table none the wiser as to what she had ordered.