Emotions and Sh*t!

Well, mostly this blog is written from a physical rather than emotional POV. I realised the other day, that I haven't really written about how we have all coped with the big move emotionally.

Now, of course, being a Brit we don't really do the whole 'feelings' sh*t but it's part of our journey and I should really note it all down.

As a family unit we are probably happier here than we ever have been. We spend huge amounts of time together which we missed out on the the UK and we do fun stuff, family stuff and it truly has made us all so much closer together and happier. We hiked last weekend for hours and it was tough, hilarious (I fell over on my arse in the creek) and tiring but we really loved it. A walk in the UK countryside just was never quite the same.

However, we miss our family and friends in the UK tremendously. From my part it still feels like a gaping hole where those people should be.

Small things make me miss England and our support system there. Seeing all the Christmas decorations beginning to appear and realising that this year it's going to be a whole lot different, from sourcing Gammon (not possible) to the shops NOT selling Christmas cake (better make my own). But more than that, to not spending it with my family. Not planning the whole crazy few days with Nana Lulu & Andy and Grandad & Nana Karen with Uncle Dan thrown in too. Even just writing it makes me all tearful.

We also miss our friends so much, For me- casual takeaway evenings with the girls, to those weekday dog walks and natters and our long Braai afternoons. I miss being able to call my buddy and get together for a good moan over a bottle of prosecco. I miss my Pilates giggles and I miss hanging out and drinking tea.

As much as he wouldn't like to admit it, Nics missing friends and family too. He definitely misses his golf buddies, his squash evenings and putting the world to rights over a cuppa with Matt.

Ethans definitely missed his friends too. He has started to make new school friends here but it doesn't make up for his UK friends, he was so close to them and its tough making new ones. He has really struggled at times but is starting to have some play dates and is making new friends at swim club too.

As time goes on we meet more and more people here, I have met some great dog buddies, horsey girls and some girls through Ethans school. We also had a great weekend with Nics friend Dave & his wife Lisa plus we spend lots of time with Nics cousin Neil and his wife Mel whom we just love! All is not lost, but my friends and family back home- we miss you all so so much and absence really does make the heart grow fonder xxx