hello all,

jelly has a running nose, so we aren't going swimming today like we usually do. i really wanted too, but i thought it wouldn't be worth risking her getting sick (or possibly making the other babies sick). so we are at home today. but it is lovely and sunny outside so we may go for a walk and see if we can find any parks in our neighbourhood later.

Julie - yes i am studying this semester. i am currently enrolled in 4 units, however i am going to drop one of them as some of the assignments are due really close together (and i cann't imagine jelly giving me that much time to do them). i should be starting on some of the assigments now, so that i am not so rushed when they are due. i think that is the hardest thing about studying with a baby - you can't just leave things like assignments to the last minute (which is how i have always done it). oh well, i'll just have to work on breaking that habit and becoming more organised

i was reading a thread in baby and toddler discussions about television and kids, and it has made me realise just how much TV i do allow jelly to watch (she loves it). even when we are downtown she is able to find a TV or monitor to watch. i think this is another habit i need to change, before it becomes a habit for her and a battleground. i also wonder at what age i should really start monitoring the content of what she watches too - like the simpsons. i am only just starting to realise how much being a parent is going to impact upon my lifestyle, because i have to change my day to day routine as it becomes less and less apporpriate for a young child.