Sarah
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05:37:55 pm on July 3, 2009 | # |
Me: Rose, we’re going somewhere special this afternoon
Rose: MacDonalds?
Me: No, more special than MacDonalds…
Rose: Train?
Me: Yes, in fact we are taking a train this afternoon. We’re going into the city for a special occasion. Mummy and Daddy are becoming Australians today.
Rose: looks blankly at me
Me: Yes, you and your sister are already Australians because you were born in Australia. But Mummy and Daddy come from New Zealand. But we decided to become Australians because this is our home now. We want to vote and have barbecues on Australia Day and complain about the poor performance of the Australian rugby team.
Rose: another blank look
Me: And we’re taking a train to the ceremony
Rose: Big smile!
From this time forward,
I pledge my loyalty to Australia and its people,
whose democratic beliefs I share,
whose rights and liberties I respect, and
whose laws I will uphold and obey.
fat mum slim 7:27 pm on July 3, 2009 | #
Congratulations. No blank looks here. I think it’s wonderful news! x
tattooed mama 3:13 am on July 4, 2009 | #
I love this post!!! I also love the photo of you two. so happy
congrats!!
travelstogether 6:51 am on July 4, 2009 | #
welcome to the mob.
Liz B 8:09 am on July 4, 2009 | #
Yay Sarah and Chris! And Go Wallabies! (There’s a missing wallaby in our area – it escaped on a visit to the veterinarian. Maybe it was homesick.)
Laura, Dave & Kate 4:22 pm on July 6, 2009 | #
Hey – congratulations!!
Elena O'M 3:07 am on July 7, 2009 | #
Congrats!
Beau 10:09 pm on July 8, 2009 | #
Good on ya, mates!
elena a 9:31 am on July 9, 2009 | #
Congrats, sweets!
amanda 4:22 am on July 11, 2009 | #
Congratulations!