Settling In

G'Day peeps! I know I have been slacking in the blog department. I haven't updated all week. However I have spent this week settling into my surroundings and getting comfortable with my family. I still miss people from home, but it is becoming managable through facebook and phonecalls.
I have spent this week playing the role of Nanny Hard Ass. I mean not in a terrible way but the kiddies have been testy, and I have spent the week setting my boundaries so they know what to expect. I have seen a significant drop in testing from the older one, and the younger one is pretty easy going anyways. I have had to lay down the law firm this week to establish a base for the next 6months. So far it is has been working. I have been getting out and about with the kids and finding out what is around me. Today we took the bus and it was actually pretty easy. I think once I get to know things a bit better it really will be a breeze. I am,, however, very much looking forward to having the weekend off. It will be really nice to strike out on my own and have a little peek around. There is only so much you can do toting two kids along with you.
Today I had an interesting thing happen. Some might say I 'erred' as a Nanny, but if you have sense then you will see why I am right. So we went to one of the huge shopping centres not far from here today. We went to get Christmas decorations. The kids really wanted to, and it was a great first little bus trip so off we went. So the 3 year old brought his cell phone. Yes, that's right his cell phone. I had told him to leave it at home, but wasn't about to fight with him about it. I had warned him before we left that it was to stay in his pocket. So throughout our time at the shopping centre he had taken it out of his pocket several times and even dropped it a few time. Each time this happened I told him to put it in is pocket or he was going to loose it, and when he did, I didn't want to hear it. So I think we all know where this story is going. He lost his cell phone! Some may say that I should have checked the bench before we boarded the bus, but I say that is the exact reason why you don't give a cell phone to a 3 year old. I mean the parents were dissapointed but not angry with me (well at least they didn't express any harsh feelings about it). But I mean COOMMMMON! I think it was a lesson learned. I said it would get lost, and ta-da no more celly! That is my little rant for the evening.
I am finally getting used to the differences around here. One major one is even their damn crows have accents! I am not lying. Their crows sound like they are slightly laughing/crowing at the same time. It is wierd! Also there is a lot of different birds around here. I wouldn't think that anyone coming to Canada would think that much of our wildlife is 'exotic' but it is around here. I have seen small groups of wild parrots and cockatoos flying around the park, and each different bird makes a strange noise that it takes some getting used to. Also some of the words for things that I have to get used to and feel silly saying, but the children don't know what I mean when I say 'sidewalk' instead of 'footpath'. That is just a few examples of many things that take a minute to get used to.
Well I am headed to bed for now, but I may update again tomorrow depending on what I end up doing. Peace from down under!