hellloooo! Belated Christmas wishes to you all.

I agree, 1st Christmas with baby is soooo cool, we had a great time up in Brisvegas. Just got back today.

Monkey was spoilt, but not too much, which is good - not sure where we would put any more stuff! Highlights of the presents included a gorgeous Winnie the Pooh toy - he sits on a log and sings songs and tells stories - what is the cutest is that Monkey is so short that when she sits excitedly in front of him they are almost the same height! We gave her lots of little things including some finger paints, crayons etc and a xylophone.

One little complaint about pressies - DH's family ALWAYS are giving her dresses and Xmas was no different - she got 3! I find it really frustrating as she just doesn't get enough wear out of that type of thing - and its' also frustrating as dresses are not really my style and at the moment her style is what I make of it - Monkey can choose her own style when she's old enough and if she wants to be a girly-girl then so be it. they are all really girly and into dresses and i think they just do it to annoy me! And dresses are not the best for crawlers are they?! I just wish they would spend their money on something more practical that we actually might use, 'cos she does need clothes at the mo.....

Also quickly, Monkey STILL has no teeth - is she the only one now???

We are having the usual probs with settling / sleeping, (nothing changes for long around here - honeymoon period is over!) but I can sympathise with you Kel, I know what you mean about getting a little frustrated with it taking so long - it's hard to stay patient when they are getting older isn't it..... We are having the standing up thing too at the moment, so can sympathise with you too, Cate!

Ooooo, Kristy, thinking about no. 2 - good on you - very brave!

I still haven't had AF return - though did think I may be pregnant a couple of weeks ago (am not, which although we aren't "trying" is always a little disappointing to see only 1 line on the test...) She will probably return with a vengence soon, as I am weaning Monkey's lunch feed as of tomorrow - well, we are starting to try anyway!! Am now on the countdown to starting work on the 22nd Jan.

Have finally found family day care which I am happy with and starting on the 8th, with gradual withdrawal plan - am quite worried about the sleeping thing - more for the poor carer being able to cope! I just know I'm going to be a mess though!

Sorry its' all been about me tonight, lots of love to you all.