Oh wow, Easter is closer than I thought! I need to get buying! I just buy Jess & Claudy's little friends the $4 little egg in a resin egg cup. They have all sorts like thomas, barbie, etc.. & at least it's something they can keep & use afterwards. I forgot to say I always get Jess & I'll get Claudy one this year an egg in a set with a mug, bowl & cup & sometimes they have a spoon in them too. Although Jessica has been 'reading' the catalogues & wants a duck easter egg. Putting $$ into bank account is a great idea. We put $$ in each fortnight & the kids had quite a collection happening until Alan bought some shares with it. When he sells the shares, they will get it back though & probably a lot more.

So MIL spends a bit of time with Brendan? I'm not sure if you've told us before, but where is Brendan's dad? Is good that MIL spends time with him though! Really good.