Today was a busy day. I baby-sat my niece and nephew. We had a good day. We went to the beach, plus the highlight (for them); they got to meet my two cats who have just arrived in New Zealand from Australia.
This was the first time that Penzance and Tui had met little kiddies - and if I am honest, I think they were not too impressed. For a start, my niece has one volume - loud. So when I said to her that we needed to be quiet so we don't scare them, she said (loudly): "Look there is Tui, come here Tui!" At which point Tui ran and hid under the bed. Penzance was a wee bit more social and let the kids pat him.
We then went to the beach and after that came back for another cuddle. This time Tui obliged and Penzance hid under the bed. I suspect they had made a deal that they need to take turns at being the sacrificial lamb when the kids come over.
Tui, Penzance and I are all settling into my friends house. As I mentioned the other day - they are a wonderful couple who are dear friends and are welcoming me into their very busy and full household. They have four kids, two cats plus three adults living in the house, and have welcomed me and my two cats. How is that for generous hearts!!!
It is funny living with kids. They are adorably honest with their comments - to date I have been told I have a big belly and asked why my boobs are bigger than their mummy's. How does one answer that? My approach has been to agree that I do have a big belly and explain that we are all different, so we all have different bodies. What I really wanted to say was....well I probably can't type it here and I have to remember that it is a four year old who is providing this feedback and has not yet learnt about "no go" areas in conversation. I have however made a mental note to find my minimiser bra and cut back on carbs for a few days.
Anyway, I am having fun and loving being closer to my family. Makes me feel very happy about the decision to move home.
This was the first time that Penzance and Tui had met little kiddies - and if I am honest, I think they were not too impressed. For a start, my niece has one volume - loud. So when I said to her that we needed to be quiet so we don't scare them, she said (loudly): "Look there is Tui, come here Tui!" At which point Tui ran and hid under the bed. Penzance was a wee bit more social and let the kids pat him.
We then went to the beach and after that came back for another cuddle. This time Tui obliged and Penzance hid under the bed. I suspect they had made a deal that they need to take turns at being the sacrificial lamb when the kids come over.
Tui, Penzance and I are all settling into my friends house. As I mentioned the other day - they are a wonderful couple who are dear friends and are welcoming me into their very busy and full household. They have four kids, two cats plus three adults living in the house, and have welcomed me and my two cats. How is that for generous hearts!!!
It is funny living with kids. They are adorably honest with their comments - to date I have been told I have a big belly and asked why my boobs are bigger than their mummy's. How does one answer that? My approach has been to agree that I do have a big belly and explain that we are all different, so we all have different bodies. What I really wanted to say was....well I probably can't type it here and I have to remember that it is a four year old who is providing this feedback and has not yet learnt about "no go" areas in conversation. I have however made a mental note to find my minimiser bra and cut back on carbs for a few days.
Anyway, I am having fun and loving being closer to my family. Makes me feel very happy about the decision to move home.