Hi girls,

Sacha - that's wonderful that Auties party went so well! The presents sound great. I have been telling everyone to get books for Oliver! Would love to see some photos if you want to put some up. And for her taking her first steps! Did she manage anymore today? You were asking about taking Oliver out on the boat - well, we actually went out in the river last weekend. What sort of boat do you guys have? We have a big tinny but it has a false floor in it which is perfect for the kids! Oliver enjoyed it, but he was a little scared at first from the noise but once we stopped and started fishing he was fine. We went after he'd had his morning nap and actually fed him lunch on the boat and took toys with us and he basically just played and ate. We only stayed out for a couple of hours and that was enough. I'm sure Autie will love it!

Danni - sorry to hear that you guys have been sick and poor Oscar having croup. My oldest used to get it and it's not nice I know! Luckily they grow out of it. Has he been prescribed Steroids for it? Hope you all start to feel better very soon.

Nicky - wow at Lachies sleeping! That is just great. And for him starting to walk!! I love Jan's idea about him walking you down the aisle, that would be beautiful!

Jan - I hear you on these babies not wanting to give up their breastfeeds! I don't think Oliver will ever want to give it up lol. I'm not really in any hurry though either I guess. I will keep going for about another 6 months.

Well all is going great here. Oliver has just cut his 6th tooth so now has another bout of the sniffles. It's funny, I always know when another tooth is coming because he starts sneezing! No walking here for us yet, he has let go a few times and when he has realised he cracks up laughing and falls on his bum. Actually, he spends most of his day laughing, he is very giggly little boy. He also dances a lot, I love it!! Today I had him in his pram, rocking him to sleep, well I thought he was going to sleep but when I looked he was sitting up headbanging!! I don't know where he gets it from but it's so cute. He eats everything in sight and still breastfeeds quite a lot too! I don't know when we will start on cows milk, not really in much of a hurry. I am going to be a bridesmaid in my sisters wedding next March so will probably wean him off the breast around christmas.

Well hello to all of those that I have missed! Hope you are all well.

Raels and Oliver. xo