Going to Brunch

I seem to have misplaced my camera so here's a dodgy phone pic of my Brunch outfit. My style is so boring. It's going to be my goal in the coming months to try and dress a little more fashionably and have a bit more pride in my appearance. And take better photos!!

 

(Jeans, ZARA; Cardi, Lounge Apparel; Slate lightweight longsleeved t, Elk, Scarf, Seed Heritage; Shoes, Converse)
 

The 2 year old Pre-Kinder Kid

So last Friday Z turned 2. I decided to make it a small affair. I baked her chocolate cupcakes, gave her a Dora card, lots of cuddles and her dad took her to AllSportz and indulged her in a few hours at a really cool park in Caulfield.

The grandparents spoiled her with more cake, some presents and sparklers.

We're going to have a proper belated birthday party for her once my side of the family can get their schedules straight (this is tradition in my family to celebrate birthdays whenever we can get the whole crew together - even if it's a week or two late.)

On Friday I will take her to the toyshop where she can pick out something she really wants and since she's really into building and sorting at the moment i'll pick her up some Duplo.


(My "baby" at the wedding asleep in my arms)

Just prior to turning to Z got put into the pre-kinder group at Daycare because she is advanced in certain areas and gets bored easily if she's not challenged enough.

 

 

They sent us this: Pre kinder children should be at the beginning of toilet training, if not already trained. Most of the children in pre kinder should not be wearing nappies during the day at pre kinder to assist with this. Please send lots of changes of clothing, top and bottoms and tshirts, as well as many pairs of undies during pre kinder toilet training.

Really? Really? Is it that time already? Shiiiiiit. And so it begins! I guess I should have expected it. When she was younger she would NEVER tell me if she pooped. She's happily keep on playing and ignoring the situation. Now when we're together she'll happy inform me she's pooped or even done a wee. In my mind I didn't think they started potty training until 2.5 years. Looks like it's time to stock up on some Bonds basics.

At what age did your little ones start potty training?

The latest development in our apartment saga

So after much thought, discussion and contemplation we were originally going to sign another 12 month lease to stay in our apartment as it's 1. close to daycare 2. close to work and 3. close to where we're studying. It's in a fantastic location it's just ... unfortunately we've outgrown it.

Instead we've decided to move in to A's parents house. WUTTT?! But hear me out. Aside from the to be expected niggles of living with the (psedo)in-laws their house is definitely big enough to accommodate us since all 4 kids flew the coop years ago and we'll have our own living space in addition to 2 or 3 extra bedrooms for those nights when you don't feel like sharing a bed with your beloved (especially when they have the habit of watching The Footy Show) in bed.

It's even closer to daycare, even closer to campus, and we will have built in babysitters or will be able to hire help and not be able to hear every little thing that goes on with a babysitter there.

Oh and best of all? NO RENT! YAY!

It was suggested multiple times by the in-laws to move in because back in the day when they were getting themselves established they moved in with A's great-grandparents while working their asses off and going to law school to save for their first home.

It's a huge gift to us for them to be able to do this for us and so they're definitely paying it forward. Hopefully we'll be in a similar position when Z is older to pay it forward also.

Also, the reality is A's parents aren't getting much younger. They still work full time in their office but given the size of their house and the era it was built in (it's Victorian) sometimes unexpected repairs pop up and we'd be in a position to help them out with the upkeep of it.

So hopefully the arrangement will be beneficial for all involved. Especially for Z who will have a whole house to run around in like a wild child.

The only decision we have left now is after we've saved for our house is WHERE DO WE BUY?! Inner city or outer suburbs. It's a hard one.