In The Neighbourhood

With the weather change there hasn't been much long distance travelling, and of course with the rain all the parks and forests are abundantly wet.

Despite the clouds and the rain the climates have still been quite high, today we reached a high of 17 degrees and with no wind it was really nice meaning we could go for a little stroll.

It's strange to see the leaves falling from the trees yet it does make it feel much more like Autumn (even though next month marks the start of Winter!) even with the warmer temperatures. I must say the poor plants and trees look very confused at this time of year as they are completely unsure with what they should be doing!!

So we had a lovely walk 'around the block'. We live in such a cute little suburb, the kind where people come out from their homes every weekend to wave at each other from behind the lawnmowers and car washing, not really my type of place but it's all very pleasant!

Bethany loves the walk which we have done a few times now, always marching off in front telling me the things she told me last time. We had a lovely time at the small park at the top of our hill, she made me smile when Bethany shouted "I can see Grandma's house from here!" from the swings!

On the walk back we came into the Grove and were greeted by all the neighbours playing cricket in the cul de sac with the children. The men were running backwards and forwards with the children whilst the ladies all stood round talking...a magical united neighbourly feeling.

I must admit however it's taking some getting used to living here. I don't think I really estimated the change that would happen and I am starting to miss my old lifestyle a little. Everything here is wonderful and we absolutely love our home but for me I miss the proximity of the city and the fact we had those wonderful ocean views. I find I don't socialise as much as I used to and I am missing some of my favourite city haunts, it may only be a 25 minute drive away but when you have Kindy everyday it takes more planning now.

But life is good, it's a billion times better than it has ever been, and it's true when 'they' say; change is as good as a rest.

I must now just work on that neighbourly wave next time I am washing the car!