Life With Twins!

Whew!! is all I can say when describing life with 1-year-old twins! These last few weeks have been especially exhausting for some reason... It might have something to do with school holiday and their older 6-year-old brother, Xhaiden, being home as well.
I love the boys (when they're not screaming for no reason). I can finally tell them apart most of the time So now I dress them alike on occasion. One time when I took them to the park I dressed them in matching Harley Davidson shirts. This random dad walked up to me and said "I just got your shirt!" At first I was confused. Finally I noticed I was wearing my "I love boys in uniform" shirt.  People are REALLY friendly here. Both Hendrix and Ashton are starting to wave and say "hi" to random people. And people (especially old ladies) just eat that up! (or course if i ask them to wave all I get is a smug face.)
It's kinda weird walking around with twins since most of the time people think they are mine. But if I get a chance I quickly tell them I'm just the Nanny. I'm finally starting to make a few friends (that the family didn't set me up with) Mostly just other au-pairs. But that's okay! We have to stick together! It's REALLY nice having someone else who know's exactly what you're going through! I still miss my family and friends. The longer I'm away the harder it gets... I've already had to UN-convince myself not to move back home early! It makes it worse that family reunion is this weekend... Well as long as I keep in touch with Skype and such and they don't forget about me over there in the States!!
There's been so much going on but I feel like this post is already long enough! Toodles!
-Lydia, the exhausted Au-Pair.

The days are already running together...

 Well, my days are already starting to run together and I think this is my third day. I'm about to make a count-down until I can go home! (Oh why did I choose to not go home over Christmas??)
  So today reminded me why I don't like babies. The crying. For no reason. And nothing will stop it. (unless you give them what they want which is not always an option.)
  I'm really glad to have Rachel here as a transition (the au-pair that was here before me) she's really awesome. I will probably not be as good as she is. But too bad. She's really good at explaining stuff to me like the routine and what she usually does at each time of the day and how she handles the twins. She makes this job sound so easy but so involved at the same time.
  I haven't tried driving yet... But I'm not quite ready to try that out. Maybe I'll try driving the car around the block a few times. I'm also having difficulty understanding people with their accents sometimes. And I've learned quite a few new words. Such as "nappie" instead of "diaper", "wingy" for "whiney" or "bin" for "trash can". They are probably many others but those are the words we use a lot.
  I do really like it here and I'm sure I'll like it much more when I make some friends, but for now I'm lonely and 19 month olds don't make for good conversation partners. I really can't wait to start church hopping!
-Lydia

My bed!

Just got done unpacking all my stuff! And here is a picture of my bed!

I'm finally here! And Jet-lagged!

After 2 of the shortest lay-overs I've ever had and a 13 hour flight over the Pacific Ocean, I'm finally in my new home! So, is it just me or has today been the LONGEST day ever? We have done nothing today but shop for stuff for me. I got new bedding, a pillow, an outlet converter and a cell phone. Tomorrow I'm supposed to get a night-stand. :) So for all of you that is going to ask "How was your first day in Australia?" I will tell you that by the time I wake up in the morning I will probably not remember much of it other than thinking about how comfortable the floor looked all day. BUT other than that, I would say it went really well. I love my Aussie family so far and I think I'm ALREADY developing an accent! :P I'm probably going to post a picture of my room later on, or at least my bed. It's very cute and comfortable.

I still can't believe I'm finally actually here! 

-Lydia 

(Sunday the 19th, 8:20pm SYD/ Sunday the 19th, 5:20am AR)

Packing? I should probably start...

For everyone that has been asking I am leaving THIS Friday, August 17th. My plane departs at 6:10pm.
So, I haven't even begun to pack and I'm pretty much already having separation anxiety with the clothes that I know I'm gonna have to leave behind. Right now I'm trying to figure out if I will be allowed to bring my backpack AND a carry-on bag. I feel like I have SO MUCH to do in my last 5 days in the States and so little time!! O.O
-Lydia, the "now starting to freak out" world traveler

Count Down To Moving Day

Well, I am now trying to squeeze seeing every single one of my friends and family members into 14 days. Plus trying to think of everything I will absolutely need for a year is terrifying! (I will accept any advice with open arms!) Is it just me or did days get shorter all of the sudden??
These days are kinda bitter/sweet for me. I'm really excited about moving and I'm really happy to have found such an awesome family (they actually found me!) but I will really miss home and family. I'm so happy to have Skype and I can already see the days ahead crying at the computer from homesickness. I will be strong and pull through since I will see them eventually.
I'm all ears to any tips/advice for ANYTHING!
-Lydia, The World Traveler