Nicky, you poor thing, I hate that time of the day. I've been really lucky with our Christmas tree, so far he looks, but hasn't touched. I'm just waiting... Hopefully he gets over his cold soon, don't you just hate "summer" colds.

Em - lucky it was just chalk, but aren't they creative with a drawing object in their hands. I have a sudoku addiction, so Liam has seen me pouring over papers since he was born, and now does the same, cheeky monkey face. Well done on getting the floor washed. I was planning to do that today, but instead I've procrastinated very nicely & it's not done.

Sacha - have your replacement MCN's arrived yet?

I have a nasty chesty cough that's developed over the last couple of days. Liam is fit as a fiddle (touchwood), which is where I normally get my colds from, so I have no idea how I've picked this one up. DF called me a little while ago & just laughed at the sound of my voice, so much for sympathy.

I'm off to do a little bit of dress shopping tomorrow,all a bit daunting really. I think I've drawn the short straw when it comes to bride-i-ness, cos I really don't know what I'm after, other than a white frock. Although I have worked out the menu, so I guess that shows where my priorities are. I still haven't made much headway into the whole Christmas shopping thing, I have a couple of bits & pieces done, but finding it hard to summon up the energy/enthusiasm to battle the crowds. Maybe Sunday's the day.

Anyway, hope everyone else is well.