Had to name change, being mumoverseas when no longer overseas felt like misprepresentation For some reason MN won't let me have just MOS
I have to say, its bloody cold. Minus 4 when I went out to do the school run yesterday but then 6 months ago I was moaning about it being too hot. Some people are never happy!
Its all going very well thanks. We were lucky enough to have kept our family home whilst abroad so it was good to return somewhere familiar. DD aged 5 and DS 2 had a few problems settling in but they'd both been born in KSA and apart from a few trips back 'home' everything they knew was there.
DD now in reception at local school and loving it, has made lots of friends and although she still misses her best friend from KSA she is very happy. DS settled into a private nursery and in September will go to the nursery attached to DD's school which will be great.
DH took the gamble to come home then look for a job as not many people interested in job applicant's who have to give 3 months notice. He had 2 months off work/under my feet and has been working the past few months on a temporary contract literally 5 mins from home which is lovely.
More importantly, I'm LOVING MY FREEDOM! I can get in my car, drive where I want, when I want, go to Starbucks and sit where I want, wearing what I want and stuff myself silly with bacon sandwiches. Oh, and of course the wine (OP, not trying to put you off!)
So yes, settled back in and loving it. I do miss my friends and of course my houseboy, particularly just having done an hours ironing but definitely the right decison.
The most important thing I'd say to anyone considering moving there is to think it through properly. If possible, keep your 'home' back in the UK so you have somewhere to go during holidays or if you feel you need a break and most of all, agree how long first. I know people who went for a 2 or 5 years and are still there 10 - 20 years later. Go there, earn the fab money, pay off your mortgage. Thats the best plan