My first week in Portland.

What’s the deal with ‘jet lag’?  We haven’t been asleep before 1am and it’s starting to show in our afternoon attitudes!  I mean not even ‘Suite Life on Deck’ or 'Hannah Montana' can work miracles like changing the moods of a 6 year old and 7 year old.  And I tell you, they definitely do nothing for mine!

It’s been wet and cold but not totally unbearable!  I know strange words coming out of my mouth. For those who know me, know that I don’t like the cold, I don’t cope in the cold, I wear my jumper in the summer but yet somehow I’m coping – go figure!  It could be the new jumper, jacket, boots, scarf, beanie that’s helping!

We are starting to get ready for our first week of school.  I am absolutely petrified!  I am currently working through the copious amount of work and planning our weekly schedule.  Did I mention Im petrified!

A friend once told me that, Year 1 and Year 3 are the most important years in infant schooling!  What!  No pressure here – just because I happen to be teaching C & C those years.  How important could they be??????

C1 has confidence in me thou.  Don’t worry mum, when you don’t know something (let me point out he said when not IF) you can just goggle it and get the right answer!  Bless him!

Moving to another country is interesting.  When I make a mistake, like crossing the street (looking the wrong way), giving the taxi (sorry cab) the wrong address, asking how much a dime is worth – I follow it up with ‘Sorry, I’ve just moved here.  I’ve only been here a few days.’  People immediately give me a big smile and tell me that’s OK.  I wonder how long I can use that line ... just have to make sure C & C are on board.

Well that’s week one done.  I am (might be, plans change every day) off to the UK on Friday.  Yep, from one cold country to another.  I’ll let you know how it goes.

Kylie xx

OK. Sarah. Here you go.

Comments

[Sarah]

Where are the pics? Glad all is well :)

[Sarah]

Gorgeous - thanks for the photo! See now I can imagine better where you guys are :)