Katones - can't wait to see your photos - they sound great!

WIllow and Brigsy - thanks so much for the advice and understanding, i really appreciate it, (goes off to wash quilt now).

bilby wanted to play on my bed this morning (books, her flashcards) and has fallen asleep there. oh well, maybe sleep will help her body get over last night. (i feel strange about day naps, i almost hear a voice in my head saying "you'll never get her to sleep tonight if she sleeps in the day" and a wagging finger telling me off.

her nap has given me time to attend to all the wet and dry laundry from last night, so nap has been a blessing in disguise.

things i coudln't wash last night in the machine (i did two loads last night), i left soaking in cold water overnight. is that the right thing to do? (see i told you i am clueless).

but brigsy, i don't put polar fleece blankets on her bedding, she overheats very easily, so i aim for more breathable fabrics. i know what you mean though, polar fleece is pretty bulletproof.

WOTBB: purple minky pocket - it was dry before she went to sleep, cos i offered her "potty opportunities" and checked.

Do you lurve the animal pockets/covers/aios Starbunz make? good price on Starbunz at Mother's Instinct (NZ site). international sales get the GST taken OFF.

Nice mama pads at Green Chickadee, esp if you need natural fibre topped pads.

the things you come across when you are doing the Nappy Hunt!

and good TT-ing pads for the toddler carseat, at Haggus and Stookles (what i would make myself if i had a sewing machine).

I wish i had held onto the mattress protector mats i had when bilby was tiny, and had "nappy free time" on the mat, each day. they would be so useful with TT-ing too.

So glad Cyclone Hamish has not caused havoc for all you QLD gals.