After 10 Days...

We have been in LA for 10 days now and the family is slowly settling down. I though I would list the bad bits and good its of our adventure so far...

BAD:

- The nearly 12 hours flight with 3 kids that did not sleep for 1 minute.

- The first visit to the Santa Monica hospital with Euan and Capucine covered in a face rash with temperature, coughing, etc. I definitely thought they had the swine flu!

- Home schooling; Thought it would be fun and easy but I have to prepare their lesson every night otherwise I think I do not make much sense and they all look at me like I am from another planet.

- My lovely au pair; She is driving me insane! I think it has to do with the size of the house... she is just there all the TIME and although she is fantastic I need some space. Not sure what to do about it but I have a very short temper with her at the moment.

- How everyone is so FIT... I thought I was alright but coming here is a shock. Every one runs, skates, cycles, stretches, plays ball, tennis, surf, jump!!!!!!! We went to "muscle beach" last week... very impressive.

- The healthy food (or just fresh food) is really expensive. Maybe that is why the slims are slim ... the junk food is very cheap so the fat can feed themselves even more! It is a vicious circle.

- Being with the kids all day everyday feels a bit like going back a couple of years ago. The more they are with me the more they need me!

GOOD:

- The weather (very obvious but it is true). I have a tan in February which already makes me feel much better and covers some of the wrinkles

- The driving; the traffic is really really bad but I love driving here (just feels like home)

- The sushi: Nick and I have been out for sushi in Santa Monica a couple of times. Just taste amazing!

- Malibu: One day I would love to have a house there (dream on)

- My amazing glamorous nightlife ... not quite yet but I am waiting for the invitation to arrive anytime!

I am sure I am forgetting some good bits but it is a little late and I just have had a big pizza for supper!

Saw "Mister Famous friend of Nick" on Monday with the kiddies. The boys went for a motorbike ride in the Hills.

I am still looking for a good biz idea to bring over to the UK... not so good so far but I am still searching.

Personally I have set myself one goal so far. When we went to muscle beach in Santa Monica I saw these guys do the "line rings"... I promised myself I will do that within my 3 months here! Have a look what I am talking about....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zB4NHoAYeDo

A plus,

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