Down Under
Here we are, five days in Melbourne already. More or less settled in…
Keira was a very good girl on the flight over. No tantrums or crying or anything. She even slept for five hours on the plane, woke up just as we were landing.
And now, in my parents house, she has so many new things to play with, gong gong, po po, uncle and cousin to play with her and new experiences to enjoy, she’s not homesick at all. This is like a holiday for her!
The only thing the change is affecting is her bedtime. I’m having ALOT of trouble getting her to sleep at night. Either because it is a different environemnt, and new routine, new bedroom, and Daddy not around, or her day is too exciting.. Keira refuses to sleep in her cot, actually refuses to sleep, full stop.
Every night, she only sleeps at 12am when she is so exhausted, she cries until she cannot stay awake anymore. Ai yo. And I have had to let her sleep in bed with me. So, this is something I have to work out… how to get a stubborn toddler to go to sleep?
In the day time tho, Keira is getting all the experiences I’ve always wanted her to have. Especially enjoying outdoor life and playing with her cousin, Yong Hao..
She has been gardening with my father!
Playing with Yong Hao.
And been out enjoying the Australian summer. Here she is at the playground with po po.
The weather here has been typically weird Melbourne weather. The first day we were here was hot, 28 degrees C. The second day cold, 10 degrees C!! Tomorrow it will be 32 degrees. so pretty hot. Especially when Melbourne houses don’t have air cond or fans built in!
Water is also an issue here. Their water reserves are so low, everybody is living with water restrictions. They have advertisments on TV that “encourage” people to only take 4 minute showers, and you are only allowed to water your garden on allocated days!
The weather is very dry and all the grass is yellow. If only Malaysia could send some rain over here. No lack of water problems in KL eh? I wonder if it is still raining every day there?!
January 21st, 2010 at 8:55 pm
ahhh look at the beautiful blue sky! I miss Oz - hope you have a great time.. give Yong Hao a big hug for me I haven’t seen him in over a year! Also hope Keira falls into a routine soon so you get some sleep. xx
January 22nd, 2010 at 9:25 am
So glad to read about u and Keira from Oz. Was waiting anxiously to hear how u guys are settling down. Wow… Keira is really experiencing a lot in the past year… different environment,cultures and people. From UK, Msia and now Oz. Good exposure for such a young girl.
January 23rd, 2010 at 10:25 pm
It’s damn HOT in KL now… chinese new year heat !!!
But it rains like mad at night….
Glad u arrived safely and adjusting well (except for that sleeping part)….
hmmm… getting a toddler to sleep is difficult, full of energy.
I guess this pattern won’t last for 1 week… so be patient and hang in there
I know u can 
January 24th, 2010 at 11:13 pm
Glad that u hv reached Melb safely. U r on home-ground. Keira will just adjusted in no time…
January 25th, 2010 at 7:55 pm
Ooo… the weather is really crazy hor. But it’s a vy conducive environment for a curious toddler. Hope Keira’s sleeping pattern wud be back to normal soon.