A few days in...LP

We hit the ground running when we arrived in New Zealand. We blew through our list of 'start up' things to do (phones, bank account, grocery shopping, buying a car, internet etc.) in two days, which was super productive and helped us to feel more settled. 

Since then we have been able to slow our pace a little and each day we try to explore something new. After a busy few days before leaving Canada and some big days in LA, along with some extensive travel days, the last few have been a welcome change of pace. One of the side benefits of being away is having lots of quality time with our kiddos. While it comes with challenges to only have each other for entertainment, I am feeling grateful for the time we have together before school starts on Monday. We have enjoyed exploring new sights together, played games and read books in bed together...little things that we hadn't taken the time to do in the recent past. 

So, while I am looking forward to the kids starting school next week so they can meet friends & engage with kids their own ages, I am enjoying our time together as a family.

The kids seem to be settling in well, both feeling happy and excited for our adventure. I am sincerely hoping for a smooth transition into school for both of them and then we can all breath a collective sigh of relief. Stay tuned:)