Very sorry for the delay in updates. I have been away from my computer recently. I had a wonderful birthday dinner- Duck Ragu made by Megan and her boyfriend which was almost indescribable in its deliciousness. The next day, Friday, we went to Hunter Valley to visit Karen's family. I sat with the girls Friday afternoon and then Saturday got to go on a wine tour! I got pretty blitzed since we started around 10 and went til 5 or so. We visited 5 different wineries, 3 of which I do not remember. Apparently I liked the wine though, because I brought a bottle home with me. Now, we did go to a place called the Smelly Cheese Shop and I bought Cow's cheese with sundried tomato and garlic. Oh. My. Gosh. It's like goat cheese but softer and saltier. Yummy. I was told I would get to see some kangaroos there but I never did so I am not yet convinced they are real animals. To me, they are still mythological.
Today I have Piper and Bella since daycare doesn't have space for them on Mondays. Apparently it is a very sought after daycare. We went to the park and I think in a little bit we will head up to Target, get some coffee and wander, then go pick up Taylor from school.
I've gotten pretty good at using the vernacular, but sometimes I forget that there might be a different word than the one I know and usually Craig takes that opportunity to pounce on the American vocabulary.
Example: "I put the bag in the trunk already."
"You put it where?? The boot."
They use "lounge" not "den" (because that's where lions live); "serviette" not "napkin" (that's a diaper); "footpath" not "sidewalk" is also used. I'm not sure I like any of these more than my words.
One more thing before I run and play with Piper. Karen and Craig taught Taylor how to say big words a couple years ago because they thought it sounded so funny. The other night I heard Taylor saying she "learned informational points about zebras in school" that day. I intend to teach Taylor "alliteration!"
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