Good to hear from you nyigi. I think often it isn't obvious what solution is the best for a family until you try a few things and work out what doesn't work. I am not sure the situation we will have in a few weeks is what I would have thought best 5 years ago - and maybe it won't work forever.

DH got the job he was after, so he starts a week on Monday, I start new job week after and our crazy neighbours (who some of you might remember) looks like they have moved out - so has been a great week, and is DS birthday tomorrow. Next week need to sort out the extra day for DS but I am sure something will fall into place for that.