Yesterday (Monday) was the start of the new morning routine. Dropping Matt at the station followed by a run with the new buggy and Bruno before breakfast. I don't think we're going to be winning any races but we're finding our feet the three of us, although it would be a log easier if Bruno didn't keep needing time outs to do his business or get distracted by other dogs.
We also tried our first trial baby group at 'My Gym'. Baby gym is quite big out here, not gym as in workout but as in gymnastics. Clearly Ethan is quite young, our class was called 'Wobblers' and involved some soft play type equipment, swings and slides but also lots of climbing. Despite being the youngest and one not walking in the class he had a great time.
After trying out another supermarket, Ethan and I went for a walk around a local nature reserve where we saw a deer. Some pictures attached, you may be able to spot the deer!
Today saw another trial class. This one run by a company called 'Music for Aardvarks'. It saw a man called Evan on the guitar and Colleen on the drums, lots of instruments for the babies/toddlers and lots of dancing and clapping (luckily Ethan has finally mastered clapping!). Another fun class again which Ethan loved which is going to make choosing difficult. However I was brave and traded numbers with a couple of Mums to arrange play dates so hopefully the network will start to grow.
One thing that has become very clear is children's classes here are not cheap. What you would pay c£6/£7 in the UK costs you closer to £20 here. But there is lots of variety.
This afternoon I decided to walk to the local 'cafe' type destination, which is in actual fact a chocolate shop where they make chocolate on site (shame!). Ordered a hot chocolate and cookie only to realise I'd left my wallet at home so once I'd finished I had to walk back home and then return to pay. At least that helped burn off the chocolate!
I've just asked Matt how his two days have been... He said fine. He has his own office which he says is weird. I have been quite impressed he's walked home from the station (20-25m) the past two nights instead of getting a taxi!
The next few days sees more trial classes, going to get our social security numbers tomorrow and our first swimming class on Friday.
And finally, for the family amongst you, a picture of Ethan climbing under the kitchen table today. One thing is for sure, I need the stair gates to arrive ASAP given we have no doors downstairs!
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