Hair removal – I agree with Ryn, age is irrelevant and can be such a big deal with kids at school.

Me time – I don’t exactly have a set time or day, but I am really lucky that I have friends that live in our complex and I pop in and out of their places for coffee all the time. Even if I take Tobi with me, I still count it as me time as he plays with the other kids and babies, but sometimes I leave him with DH and that is awesome too. I would love to have some official time on the weekends or something, but then that is family time, so I never do. The last week or so we have been really good and finally getting Tobi’s night time routine sorted out, so by 7.15pm every night I am sitting on the couch, Tobi in bed and the kitchen all cleaned up. It has been heaven. I wish we made a point of doing it earlier. I do agree though, it is really hard to talk about anything other than Tobi. I still have a lot of friends that don’t have kids and it is getting harder as I have nothing exciting to contribute (well I think Tobi is exciting, but they don’t so much). Strangely enough this is why I became so close to MIL, she was the only one that could chat with me on the phone and happy to hear about Tobi. The only real thing that I miss about my old life is karate. I started up karate a couple of years ago and even though I could probably go and find a new one here, it is really difficult with Tobi and my DH’s work and never knowing when he is going to be home.

Ryn – Really sorry to hear that you have all been sick. I wish you health and happiness soon.

Kristy – Yeah, my DH is in the Army. We still have another 7 years before he gets out I think. I don’t mind it so much, the lifestyle and all. I especially like the fact that he isn’t home tonight as I am p***ed at him!!!!

Jayne – I would be pi**ed off too. I am glad to hear that you can swap the party dates around though so Alan can still be home for that.

Michelle – Crushes….they are so fun. I went through my old box of love letters not long ago. I had sooo many boyfriends and crushes growing up. They are the best thing about being a teenager…and the worst at times. That is fantastic that she is talking to you about it. Don’t freak out too much, otherwise she might stop, and you don’t want that.

Lisa – Welcome back. I am glad to hear that you are all settling into Newcastle and Harrison enjoyed his birthday. Can’t wait to see photos. Congrates on the tooth….looks like Monkey is the only one without them now.

Kel – I am really glad to hear that you are looking at getting some ‘me time’ in. It is really important and we ALL need it, so don’t feel like a failure. If it means that you can come back and be fresh to go again, then Jem will be all the better for it. And well done on the weight loss too. It feels so good when someone notices. Keep up the good work.

Talking about weight loss…My DH is still being an arse. I really am worried about him and this attitude he has developed. He really thinks that if I am skinny (and has a sports car) that he will be happy. Meanwhile, our relationship is going down hill because he wont put in any effort until I am skinny, so I am getting resentful, amongst other feelings. So a HUGE THANKYOU to Kym today when she said that I look good and that I have lost weight. It was really what I needed to hear.