DAY 1, FRIDAY 5/31

We’re feeling very at home already.  When we arrived, our fridge was stocked and all the baby gear was here and assembled. The home owners have a little boy so they left us their crib, changing table, high chair and stroller.  Perfect!  The rest of the stuff we rented for 6 months from a local company.  Jo is our relocation consultant and she met us here when we arrived, showed us around and left us with info on what’s nearby.

After arriving from the airport, Avery slept from 2pm until midnight and then woke up, had a pb&j and played with Josh for about an hour before going back to sleep until 4am. Coleson was tired but all smiles.  He slept from 4pm to 330am and then was wide awake for a feeding and playtime.

DAY 2, SATURDAY 6/1

The kids are a little under the weather but seem very happy and excited to be here. Since we were all awake at 4am, we had lots of time to check out all the new toys for the kids.  Arts & crafts desk, tent, jumparoo, boxes of toys and on & on.

We played and unpacked for several hours and then decided to get out for a bit. It’s cold today! Colder than average they say.  It’s in the 40s/50s but we bundled the kids up and took the double BOB for a walk along the beach and to the park!  The beach in Cottesloe is gorgeous! It’s so fun to be watching your kids swing and slide with a view of the gorgeous Indian Ocean!

Avery, Coleson and I took long afternoon naps and Josh woke us all up at 4pm. We were all exhausted and little zombies for a bit.  A & C enjoyed their baths in the giant Jacuzzi tub and then Josh made tacos just like at home (minus good salsa). The kids were both exhausted and in bed asleep by 7pm. It’s just after 8pm now and I’m heading to bed too! I think we are all adjusting to the time change easier than I expected. Coleson is 6 months old today – can’t believe it!

Josh and I keep commenting on how peaceful and quiet it is here. I never realized how loud the city was until now. It’s completely quiet except for bird noises every once in a while. So wonderful. I feel really lucky to be here.

DAY 3, SUNDAY 6/2

Rough night. Avery woke up at 2am. I went down to lay with her for an hour and then Josh came and took her upstairs around 3am. They had a snack and played till 4am and then I went back down to lay with her until 5am when we just decided to get up for the day.  By 9am she had been awake 7 hours and was exhausted. She took a nap until 11ish and then was ready to go. I think the morning nap really helped her to get on track. Coleson did really good!! He slept all through the night with just one feeding.

We headed down to the CBD (Central Business District) for lunch, Target and to just look around.  Drove by the Swan River on our way – it’s so pretty. We had lunch at Mad Mex which is a decent (but much more expensive) attempt at Chipotle. After lunch, we headed to Target! Yay! Target in Australia! It’s not quite the same but it had some of what we were looking for.  Lots of shopping and people in the cbd.  A couple familiar stores and many that are new to me.  Reminds me of a European city with every street lined with shops, restaurants and pubs.

The home owners came by the house to meet us and answer any questions. Doug & Emily – they are very sweet. They are heading to Italy on holiday for 6 months. Nice.  Australians know how to vacation!!