Time flies (sort of)

I can't believe we have been in New Zealand for more than 2 months already!  We left San Francisco on August 3rd, and it's October 9th today!  In that time I have accomplished quite a lot, and I am most proud of finding a job with 2 great families that I think I am going to love!  My first official week of work starts on the 13th, and I am excited!  How could I not love these little faces!

Today I spent the whole morning at an infant/child first aid course, which was really really informative, as well as really scary.  I learned a TON, and I think that a first aid course like this should become mandatory in schools everywhere.  At least in high schools!  I learned CPR for adults, children, as well as little babies, and learned exactly what to do in case of many different emergencies.  It was also so scary to realize what can go wrong, even if it is really rare.  I have been babysitting for a long long time, and I have had to deal with a few kids choking (none serious enough to stop breathing, thank God), but it is probably the scariest thing you could possibly experience (in my opinion).  But at least now I am fully prepared for any potential emergencies!!  I also learned New Zealand has like 4 different emergency numbers (I learned that 911 does work here too, although the main number for emergencies is 111).  Ooh and I also learned about how to use a defibrillator, so if anyone ever goes into cardiac arrest, and I have a defibrillator nearby, I will know what to do! :)

Overall, a very busy morning, packed with tons of emergency information!  But I feel a lot smarter and a lot more prepared for potential emergencies now, and hope to never ever have to use any of what I just learned.  Ever.

Now, just praying for the rain to stop so we can enjoy the weekend... PLEASE.