First post AUS side!!

So here we are. Nearly 2 weeks in. I thought an update was in order!
THE FLIGHT: We arrived at Heathrow early. Straight to check in the luggage. I had a tearful moment not brought on by what I was leaving behind but by shear fear! After check in a fag was in order. Then upstairs to check ourselves in. Easy peasy. Airside at heathrow is a souless place I hated it and could not wait to get going. We where boarded first onto the new airbus. Take off was nothing to write home about. Nothing at all to worry about so god knows what I was paniking at. Turning.... well thats another matter till I got used to it my heart was in my mouth. The actual flight was a nightmare. Older lads where excited and spent 13 hours eating and on the loo! Baby was an absoulute pleasure and screamed for 90% of the flight. Deep joy. Landing was easy and I was gagging for a fag. We collected our buggy and off we went into singapore airport. Found smoking area and had a quick puff in what seemed like paradise. Then back to get connecting flight to Sydney. That was better and the baby slept thank god. Clearing customs was easy and straightforward apart from me forgetting to declare baby food! Mil fil bil and sil all waiting for us in arrivals and then a long drive home.
Stepping out of the car in Kotara i looked down to check for a frost. There was no frost but the grass is so diffrent underfoot all hard and crunchy.

The jet lag wasnt to bad just a few early starts and afternoon naps.

OFFICIAL STUFF: On monday 10th we made a start on getting the official stuff started. We went down and registered for medicare. I ordered a tfn. We opened a bank account. You know the fun stuff. I have to say I was amazed in the bank by how polite and helpful the staff where. Same with medicare never before have I encountered government staff so happy to help and easy to talk too. she also helped us sort out our centrelink stuff.

THE BEACHES: are amazing. Clean sand and beutiful and oh my when can I go back! The bub loved the sand. The kids got wet through thanks to super dad throwing them in water without the bathing cossies on!

THE SHOPS: are yeah ok. Its not oxford street but the local mall is good. Noticed some price diffrences but nothing major. The regular offers and sales are great! I love kmart and target much to hubbys disgust.

THE GREAT RENTAL HUNT: Well in the time we have been here, what 13 days. We have viewed 4 houses. The first was too small, tiny bedrooms I believe it may have once been a large two bed but some bright spark decided to devide the bedrooms. The second we liked but were a little wary as the garden isn't fenced but we applied anyway. The third was great perfect inside but had a postage stamp lawn so that was a no. The fourth I fell in love with but we didnt get. We did get no. 2 though and sign the dotted line next week.

SCHOOLS: We only viewed one. The head did such a good job on us the boys start monday. School seems more relaxed here. Not so structured but very child friendly. The grounds of Kotara south are huge. Uniform is astonishingly cheap. The canteen seems amazing. All in all I think the boys will be very happy.

WORK: Well husband dearest has started work. He was in 5 days after we arrived! At the moment he is doing all his saftey courses and site inductions. Seems keen which is good. i think for now I shall stay home with baby so hubby can work longer hours and do overtime easily.

All in all I am happy we came yes I have pangs of homesickness but the boys are so happy and both Garry and me are more relaxed.