The Story of Us

Last time we lived together it was in a 3 bedroom townhouse in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Last time we lived together the house was full of books - Psychology for me, Nursing for Kiki, and Education for Toff. We were all studying something different. We were all not entirely sure where we would be in a years time.

At my graduation, May 2009

Living together this time, it's in a 3 bedroom brick house in Port Willunga, Australia. The house is full of diapers. And this time, we're all studying the same thing. Researching how best to handle this new life that's going to be joining us in just a very short while. Googling images of bassinets and receiving blankets. Crowding around my growing belly, fighting for space to put our hands to feel as baby kicks about.

A weekend at Busch Gardens Theme Park, June 2008

Last time we lived together none of us were quite sure how to act towards the other one. We went on a road trip to Norfolk to play miniature golf and ride roller coasters, and both Toff and Kiki felt like they were intruding on a lovers/sisters weekend, respectively. Last time we lived together we were just girl, sister, and girl's boyfriend.

This time around, we've had three years of bonding behind us. Three years full of afternoons spent with iced coffees and crosswords at the Artful Dodger. Nights trying to keep up with Mom and her jaeger bombs. Days helping Dad add and subtract various additions to the Lake House. Evenings in the kitchen, enjoying a glass of wine and teaching Kiki how to cook.

This time around - none of us are entirely sure where we will be in a years time.

Welcome to Australia Kiki, we hope you enjoy your stay!