wysiwyg: Congratulations! Pity about the drive, but sometimes a compromise needs to be made. Have done so for my job, great hours, great job, but on the other side of town. Only plus side is that it puts me near vacation care, so easy for booking (has to be done in person) and for drop off/pick up. Really hope it works out well for you!

Mumma T: Woo Hoo on your 3 month review going well. Sucks about the mummy guilt and lack of sleep

CK1815: Not a teacher, so can't advise. Hope you get that routine worked out.

Clover: Yeah, it can be tough to keep on top of things when work hours increase. I find the weeks DH is away I do get girls to help out a lot more. Even just sorting the little stuff like undies and socks can be a help.

AFM -been a bit quiet in this thread. Just plodding along really. It has been busy at work and staying busy. Looks like I get to go away with work in a couple of weeks. It is so easy for DH, he just goes and I pick up the pieces. For me to go, I have to organise others to help out with school pick ups, which is frustrating. Kids have been sick a lot and now seem to have hayfever, which is putting a lot of pressure on me with lack of sleep at night and trying to work out if they are well enough for school/childcare/kinder.
On a positive note, I am about to pay my third last childcare bill!! Well, I will have vacation care and school expenses next year, but they are no where near as exxy as childcare!