I actually went back to see when Beac's site start was, to exclaim the exact same statement!
I'm gonna try and use this build as a base to compare how mine is fairing, as we had a first week of Dec site start.
I'm shocked myself. It has just progressed so quickly.. but sooner is better than later I suppose. Our eldest is starting kindy upon our return from holidays and it's so much closer to the new house.