I'm melting!

Today is the all important Australia Day, so bring on the BBQ, lamingtons, VB, thongs, stubbies and the classic bonds singlet....and lets not forget that Aussie heat! Sweet Jesus, this land is hot. I can't believe that I was 4 months pregnant this time last year, and for the record, it was stinking hot then too. I feel a bit like the wicked witch in The Wizard of Oz when the bucket of water is thrown on her..."I'm melting, I'm melting!"

As an Australian without air con, I give a solemn middle finger salute to those of you who have the luxury of having air conditioning. Although I will say this, we are lucky to live in an old deco apartment, yes it can get hot in here, but not quite as bad as other places. Nevertheless, I am still extremely envious of those with air con.

This morning I had a shower, got out of said shower and dried myself, and within 2 minutes I was drenched again....this time in sweat. Yes, it's that hot. I never used to like the heat, and to be fair I'm still not the greatest fan, but I find that since I have become a mother I have really embraced the summer. This is mainly due to being able to get out and about with Molly.

We started Molly's swimming classes last week and she loved it! I have a water baby, which serves me right I guess. I always liked the pool, but I never liked the beach, and now I find myself drawn to the beach in order to give Molly that all Australian childhood, and I don't want her to miss out on anything. My reason for disliking the beach was my severe skin reaction to sea lice that would always attack me in the water and I would come out with huge welts all over me, hence I was embarrassed and tried to stay away.

I think that it's important for all children to be water aware, especially in a country like Australia. I also believe in good sun protection, so unfortunately Molly won't be going to the beach until I get my hands on one of those sun shelters. She has that peaches and cream welsh complexion and I'll be damned if she is going to end up with any sun damage to it.

Ah the joys of living in Oz. I may complain about the heat and a few other things, but I love my homeland and I'm glad that my daughter gets to grow up here and experience all the magic that Oz has to offer.