This week we began our search for a new home and a new car and Gareth is getting ready to start a new job.  All massive, adult-themed tasks to bear. Of course in the midst of all our “achieving” our toddler and baby demand some attention.  They want to enjoy the day, they want to live in the moment not plan for the future.  Why shouldn’t they? We’re taking care of all that serious stuff so they’ll manage the family’s fun. It’s good that no matter what your age you have an important role to fulfil in the family.

I would strongly suggest you take children with you if you are moving country. Within two weeks of landing in Christchurch we met someone whose house we are living in until we can move into our rented property and we’ve spent Easter Sunday with a couple from Britain who have the same aged children.  Both of these families we met in parks. Children give you the time and inspiration to approach potential friends.  I also think people with children are generally assumed to be “okay” – how reliable that theory is will be discovered!