OK so that's not strictly true, we are living on a military base so there are tons of English people but I like to sing that in my head lol.So we are here! We have actually been here for 11 days now its just taken me a while to get around to writing this.
I have never been in a hot country for this long and remained so pasty white but we have just been so busy and not much time to sunbathe when I'm playing with my Diddies and we are getting things organised for our new home.
It was our first time flying with Gracie and Alfie and I am pleased to say it was a very enjoyable experience. We were very lucky as we were travelling on a military flight so we had a row of 4 seats to ourselves meaning we were able to sit Andy and I at each end of the row whilst Gracie and Alfie's car seats were in the two seats between us. Basically we just had a baby each for the duration of the flight swapping each time one wanted mummy milkies or daddy cuddles. They slept for maybe an hour or so in the car seats and the rest of the time we just played and cuddled and nursed. The flight crew adored them and whilst Alfie was sleeping they took Gracie into the cockpit. It was a bit crazy at the airport departing and arriving (especially arriving in Cyprus) with our 5 huge suitcases, 4 handluggage, 2 carseats, the double pushchair (Out n About Nipper 360 v3) and 2 almost 1 year oldsthough. At the airports we had Gracie and Alfie in the carriers (me with the Connecta and Andy with the Ergo) and our baggage etc on a trolley each so the carriers (as always) made it much more doable!
Before we came here I wondered at what point it would feel like we lived here rather than feeling like we were on holiday yet it hasn't felt like a holiday at any point. We have been so busy darting here and there to get organised in our home, car hire (until ours arrives), shopping, completing a zillion forms, sourcing items for the garden, (more of that to come- currently the garden is a barren landscape and we cannot use it so we are presently sourcing materials and Andy will be making it a fun place to play over the next few weeks - I will blog before and after). So between all of that and obviously looking after my Diddies there's not been much time to sit in the sun. I do have a bit of a pram tan though on my arms and back from when I take Gracie and Alfie out on our walks.Andy started at his new job on Tuesday so a week after we arrived. He is currently working 6:45am - 2pm so its fantastic having him home in the afternoon. He will be moving to day/night shifts at the end of July so will be working 12 hour shifts of 4 days/night on and 4 off. Still its better than when we were in the UK and we will have more time together for family fun.
Gracie and Alfie seem to be adapting well to the heat. They are very much wanting me all of the time and hate me to leave the room. This is understandable though, I'm their only constant at the moment. They have had so much upheaval for weeks before we left the UK and now they are in a place where nothing is familiar except mummy and daddy. Lots of cuddles and I'm sure they will settle very soon. Yesterday we took them to the medical centre here as their temperatures were high and they were upset and lethargic and they were very thoroughly checked over and we were advised it is viral and to give them Calpol etc and just to ride it out. They have spells of seeming a bit better today and then their temperatures shoot back up again. I hope they will feel better asap bless them.
They love the paddling pool that we put on the little bit of patio in the garden that we can currently use. They also love the local pool and playing in the shallow of the sea.Our, currently twice daily, walks are very hot and I know they will only get hotter (any tips on babywearing in this heat most welcome) but I'm sure we will acclimatise a bit before the temperatures ramp up even more!
I'm feeling a bit like a fish out of water. I'm not homesick for home as such but for people and familiarity. I love our house and I'm looking forward to making it more homely when our freight arrives in approximately 5-7 weeks. I love shopping for the local produce in the markets, all the fresh fruit and veg (the oranges are amazing!) and I love cooking in the new kitchen. I miss my mum, nan, brothers and friends. Our home internet was installed two days ago so since I have been able to connect with everyone more again I do feel slightly more in the loop lol. We have been Facetiming/Skyping a bit so that's been great. My mummy will be here in 3 days too so I am crazy excited about that.
I'm sure we will love life here it just takes a bit of getting used to when literally not one thing is life as we know it. I think as well Gracie and Alfie's impending birthday is making me a bit emotional too!
As my mum said though, wherever our diddy family is, that is home. As long as Gracie and Alfie know we are here and we love them and we love eachother then that is all the constant we need.
Thank you for reading
Love Chele
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