Megan - YUMM, wizz fizz. I haven't had one of those for ages! Now you've put me in the mind to hunt them out for the lolly bags I'm doing for Liam's party. Poor little Lucas being sick for his own party. I have to say I'll be glad when they're older just so that they're a little more robust, all these winter illnesses are hard work.

Ami - spending some birthday time with great grandparents etc is such a lovely thing to do, and lucky Elliot to have so much family. Isn't it cute what they'll learn when there are other kids that they love around. Liam's the same - he picks things up just by watching his cousins & friends. Eek for 60 people at his party though, the RSL sounds like a very wise venue.

Jess - how's Ethan's rash?? Has it improved, have you been to the dr with it yet? Do you have keys to the drs surgery yet, you seem to have the worst luck with Ethan being sick. Hopefully his 2nd year is going to be a whole heap easier for you.

Em - how cute that Tom loved his Happy birthday song. I'm so looking forward to giving Liam his presents, as I'm bored with the ones that he's got at the moment, can't wait to retire them.

V - fingers crossed that the Perth weather trend changes and you get a fine weekend for Avaleigh's party. The balloons sound like fun, are you going to do a colour theme??

well, we've had a little breakthrough in our house - finally Liam has worked out how to drink water from his sipper cup! Sure, he'll suck it out into his mouth and then decide to be a fountain with it, but I don't mind, because at least I can go to his 12 month checkup and be able to say that he is at least able to drink. And it's quite funny having your own wriggling water fountain.

Anyway, going to make myself a cuppa and wait for DF to get home from the footy. Hopefully he's had a good night, but he's a Saints supporter, so could be anyone's guess...