the price of lettuce

Dad told me last night how expensive lettuce is - I asked how much and had to laugh - it was better than getting upset. $3 NZ and we pay $5 AUD. That said, there are 2 in our veggie bin - the first one was bitter and the second my husband bought only days after I did not knowing we had one and it was slightly better but not anything to write home about. I know after living here I will never (???) complain about the price of fresh fruit or being able to go down the road and know exactly what I want on my list is in the store. Beleive it or not some days there aren't eggs, fresh milk, cream, and all sorts of wonderful staples that everyone (yes, this used to include me) takes for granted. A pkt of huggies nappies I would pay $15 NZ for are $30 AUS here. But I don't wish to dwell on what we have or don't have. I am too busy wanting to take every opportunity playing and hanging out with my kids before they grow up too fast. My adorable almost 3 year old "mum I want you to stay with me" so I am going to go spend some time with him - will post more another time. So much on the homefront. Joseph is climbing stairs and clapping and standing all the time almost and exploring. These moments pass so quickly. More later