On Sunday we took the train into Sydney for family day. We found out the trains in the city circle were closed, so we had to get off at Town Hall and walk to Circular Quay. Well I wasn't happy with the walking as I had worn thongs and walking in them was not easy. I didn't plan that one out very well. So, in feeling like I had no control, I got irritated with Stan for not wanting to take the bus. We had an argument for half of the walk and then worked it out. I think we really need some space.
All was well when we boarded the ferry to Manly. (My favourite thing) We had to sit inside on the way over because it was really crowded. The windows are nice and clear though so we could see everything. The only thing missing was the wind in our hair, so we got the best seats outside on the way back.

We tried to take our own picture in front of the harbour bridge which was admittedly kind of manipulative. A sweet man offered to take it for us, as we knew he would. Zac was looking downwards but it will have to do for Christmas cards.

Yesterday I went to my first book club meeting ever. I never thought of myself as a book club sort, but it really did wonders for me. I feel like I am learning and keeping my brain stimulated which hasn't happened in a long time for me. While I love being mommy, and watching the world through my beautiful boy's fresh eyes, I feel like I am stuck in a rut at times. There is only so many cartoons you can watch before feeling like you want to bang your head into a brick wall. Book club not only brings me back into the adult world, but it gives me a way to feel connected to people outside home. On top of that, they are also Americans living here in Oz! I had a lot of fun last night, and plan to read the next book and keep attending.

Things are looking up I think. Stan's got a job prospect in the Australia post, which I think will be so much better than Franklins. He won't have to work late or on weekends. I hope that it leads to something full time, so he can quit Franklins and we can get off the new start. Then we can look into getting our own place. I think once we get our own place I will feel like myself again. It's super hard for me not to have control over my environment. I want to have a set schedule, and do things in order. I think it helps me as a parent, and just works for me. I don't have that luxury here. I know this time here has taught me not to take that for granted anymore.