I met a few people (Brits) who don't have kids and there's such a world of difference between my life and theirs. They were nice, one of which has invited us over for a BBQ next week, but it's so odd for me to contemplate life where you can go to watch a movie in the afternoon, or sit in a bar and get drunk, rather than have the rugrats to look after!
On another note, the friends I've met who do have kids (most of them thankfully) are very geared up towards child-friendly activities and very keen on getting their kids out and about and doing various things every day of the week. Something that was lacking back in Canada really..... kids here are always busy with this camp, that class, this activity, that playdate, etc, and it's the summer hols! It's nice, it's exactly how it was back in London. Hubbles - if you're reading - you would identify! All the little Brit kids are in Montessori too which I did with D from an early age........we all share same horror at the thought of our kids not leaving the house until age 5 or 6 to go to school.
D is bored, however. Too late to sign him up for anything really.... all the summer stuff is booked up. Still, we've been out and about daily doing various things and seeing various things so he's not doing too badly. Once September comes I'm planning to get him into a few things as well as school. Swimming. Karate and Tennis to be exact. We have a tennis court opposite our new place and he's keen to learn.
Posted by katie at August 6, 2005 01:55 PM