I know Madeleine was a totally different scenario, but it still makes me nervous!! Those eyes... Anyway, thanks for your info! And sorry to any babysitters, I am by no means implying that you're all toddler stealing criminals! I guess it's just what COULD happen, and that makes me think through every possibility. I reckon an apartment is the answer, and then find a reputable agency.

Tegam- aw thanks for giving me permission to say no! That's so sweet. But we really want to go so would like to make it work with something we're comfortable with. I can count on one hand the times we've been out in the last 2 years, well maybe 2 hands, but only just!

getting so excited about a night out in a fancy bar!!

ps any good agencies in sydney that anyone knows??