I am having a lovely time now I have moved to New Zealand but it has been frantic since I arrived. Absentdaughter has recently moved so since we first set foot on this island we have been looking after grandchildren with sleepovers at weekends and, as they sequentially developed a loathsome cold, we also cared for at least one sick kid each day for about ten days.
This morning, when I thought the one-year old would be spending the day with me, absentdaughter rang to say that she would be taking the day off to look after him as he wasn't well and to ask if I would be at home this afternoon (it's now Thursday evening here). I thought she might be popping in for some company after picking the others up from school.
At 3.30 a supermarket van pulled into the front of our house. The sweet delivery man, who remembered me from last year but still checked that I was absentdaughter's mum as we looked a bit bewildered, then delivered a huge supply of groceries because, according to absentdaughter's order, "my children eat like lions". Fresh fruit and veg, milk, breakfast cereals, ham, cans of stuff, crisps, biscuits, kethcup - all sorts, even nappies, wipes and nappy bags. The children will not, however, be drinking the box of beer!
How thoughtful was that - and how appreciative of our efforts? No wonder I love her so much.
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Lovely daughter you have there!
You also now know what she wants you to feed them and will not be fooled when they claim that mummy always feeds them chocopops before and after every meal.
For a moment there I thought he was bringing you confectionery (sweet delivery 
). Are you managing to meet any other grown ups, in between the lovely childcare. (so envious!)
absent, 
No wonder you moved half way round the world to be with them all 
absent its good to be appreciated, your DD must feel as if you have taken a load from her shoulders.
How lovely
Absent she's your daughter and you've brought her up to be thoughtful and kind. Now it's time for for you to enjoy the benefits of that effort 
Agreed
How thoughtful of your daughter absent and what a lovely surprise for you. I have to agree with Greatnan to wonder if all daughters in New Zealand are as lovely, certainly mine is
So pleased you are enjoying your new life!
That was kind and thoughtful of your daughter, absent
My lovely granddaughters have given me conjunctivitis 
Oh, absent! That really is lovely - think your lass must take after her mum!
baubles, it's a well-known fact that GC are toxic. I hope the conjunctivitis - yours and theirs - clears up soon.
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