If you think I have packed a lot into my first five months with my family, you will be amazed to see we have kicked things up a gear or two!
Omma and I worked together to make sure Abba's first ever Fathers day was memorable. Of course Omma had to do the shopping, but as you can see in the picture, I helped by making a very special card and wrapping paper. Abba really appreciated that much more than the presents (Sorry Omma). I soon made it up to her by helping to plant our little vegetable garden. If there is one thing I like better than squashy paint, it's mucky mud.
From the 27th Sep to 4th Oct, I helped Grumpa at the Centenary Rally for the T-Model Ford Club of Victoria. Grumpa has restored a 1927 Model-T Tourer and had entered the rally. Unfortunately he suffered a stroke in between and although quite recovered, he needed help from Abba to drive over 800 kilometers in a week. There were over 250 cars taking part in the rally and we had great fun. I think Abba was a little scared at first as the olden day cars had dodgy brakes and the three peddles on the floor did different things to modern cars. Pretty soon he worked out a way to drive it and I even think he was enjoying driving it by the end of the week.
After the Rally we went to Mallacoota for 2 weeks to meet Omma's cousin Mark, his wife Cate and family of three girls. We had lots of fun playing on their play gym and going to the beach. Abba went fishing in his boat and caught lots of fish for me to eat. I love Flat head tails which have had the bones taken out. The fish were so big that Abba only needed to bring one fish home each day as it was big enough to feed all of us.
On the last day our black poodle "Bella" became sick due to a bite from a bush tick. These nasty insects put poison in the body that can make the puppy paralysed. Poor Bella woke on the last morning and could barely move her back legs. We had to drive over 100 kilometres to Orbost to a vet who kept her in hospital overnight. Even after the hospital, Bella was not allowed to run around for 4 weeks until the poison left her body entireley. The Vet said we were lucky to have given her Tick control medicine before we went because Bella would have died without it. Even still she became very sick. Abba and I got sick too. A bad cough that needed medicine , but we are all better now.
In October Omma went back to work. She now works two days a week and Abba looks after me on those days. We go to swimming lessons together and they are great fun. I have 4 friends at the pool and we play games and make big splashes kicking our feet. It is a little sad to wave to Omma when she goes to work, although on the days Abba works Omma stays home and we have great fun. She helped me to plant a small vegetable garden. I think she really wanted to play in the mud. Omma loves to get dirty in the mud.
We continue to have lots of visitors at home including; Aunty Meredith and Mark, Cousin Kohan and Wendy, Ma and Pa, Ommas Aunty Irene and her grandson Brock. We also had a visit from the Social Worker, Fiona, who makes a report back to Eastern Social Welfare in Korea to tell them how I am. I am good and home is good Too!
I also have a busy social life too. Some of the children in my International playgroup have had birthdays and invited me to their parties. They include Mikeas, Harry and Ruby. We also meet every two weeks for us to play together. Sometimes we go to music lessons, or indoor playgym, a real farm to feed the baby animals, or to someone's house just to play.
Omma's sister, Monica is getting married to Paul at the end of November. Ommas told Uncle Paul off saying "it was about time!". He is good fun and I like playing with him and their puppy Caesar. They are rushing to finish renovating their house before the wedding and we have been going to Melbourne every week to help. I distract Aunty Monica, who thinks she is looking after me, while Abba, Omma and Uncle Paul work hard stripping paint and preparing walls for painting. Aunty Monica makes sure I don't breath dangerous fumes by taking us out to walk Caesar and to go shopping. Did I say she is an expert at shopping. It may have something to do with her work arranging displays in a big department store. She has taught me alot about shopping as I showed Omma when trying on new shoes for Aunty Monicas wedding. I had to choose from two different designs, spending some time admiring their sparkle on my toes.
Stop Press: I can now walk all by myself. Omma has been helping me practice and a few solo attempts followed. Then while Abba was away working for two days, I made the change to walking. Did you know you can get accross the room much quicker on feet? Now I am getting stronger each day and walking is my first choice in transport. I made it up to Abba by dancing an excited jig when he came home. I think he loved my cheerful welcome and big hug.
Omma is amazed at my talking too. Now I surprise everyone with over 100 words that includes; my name, animal sounds, animal names, my puppies, some friend names, fruit and big words like lawn mower. I can even show Omma water in the puppy dish, the swimming pool, my drink bottle and water bottles on the shop shelves. People seem surprised that Koalas growl. Doesn't everyone know the boy Koalas have a growly voice? I do!
Ommas says that Abba is scared that I am smarter than him already! It won't be long till I have him wrapped around my little finger. Isn't that what all daughters to to their Abba's?
Abba say Omma has completed my initiation into decadent Western Society by introducing me to a drink called a "Bubbacino". This is a beverage made especially for children whose parents frequent cafe'sin fashionable suburbs to take savour the delights of an espresso, Latte or macchiato. A bubbacino is made from milk froth in an espresso cup and topped with a little chocolate sprinkle. The better establishments add a marshmallow on the side to create the ultimate sugar high. Judging by the phot don't you think I enjoyed the drink?
