Hi guys. I've just put a very overtired toddy down to sleep (out like a light) after a big morning with four older cousins running her ragged so I thought I'd jump on while I have the chance.

Jess, hope everything is going smoothly at home and you are all coping well with adjusting to a bigger family

Hi Emma, nice to hear from you. Sounds like you have been busy. Hope you get some relaxation time soon.

Jan, did you hear back from your work yet? I hate that feeling of waiting on someone else's decision! Have you decided on a dress yet? What style are you leaning toward?

Em, how did it go??? I know for absolute sure I would be a total mess if I left Autie somewhere. I used to tear up just watching the mums of my new kids cry when they left. Are you happy with the centre and do they welcome lots of check-up phone calls during the day? I'm thinking of joining a gym that has child care and even that makes me nervous! LOL

Mel, I think DH is home now? Must be fantastic to see him after so long. Sounds like you have a busy Christmas ahead of you! How do the kids go with long car trips? Jack is very clever to know his colours already. How is his hand these days?

Nicky, it's such an exciting time for you. I hope you are feeling better and able to enjoy Christmas. Was it you who was using the Itti Bittis? I've been using the BBH and like them, but they are a little bulky under clothes. Thought I might give the IB a go if you recommend them?

Lis, wow at your friend's quick delivery! Lucky the ambulance was there at least! Autie has started pretend play with dolls too. And she is loving the pots and pans I just gave her (couldn't wait til Christmas) Always making me 'dinner' and bringing it to me with a spoon. My sister has bought her a cleaning trolley for Chrissy, so I can't wait to see that in action LOL My goal is to train her up early...

Sarah, maybe you should just give your in-laws a list of what you want them to bring! Like you just assume that they'll want to help out...LOL The outfits sound gorgeous for the kids. It's so much fun to dress them up huh?

Megan, have you had some nice days to make up for the horrid one? And how is Lucas doing? There have been so many bugs going around. Hope everything works out with work and day care.

Raels, thinking of you.

Speaking of bugs, Autie bought me half a small black one yesterday...I made her say 'aah' and there was a cute little bug leg on her tongue. When I told her she ate a bug, she got a little upset and started trying to spit it out. LOL Still hasn't stopped her eating things off the floor though.
She has developed a christmas tree obsession - has to run up to every one she sees and stand staring at it for a while before clapping and doing a little ducky dance in front of it and running away saying 'chi! chi!' At least she doesn't try to touch or take decorations off. She has two bottom eye teeth cutting and has been a bit of a monster with tantrums. So frustrating trying to tell if it's pain or just being cranky.
Well, this week we have dinner christmas eve at my brothers, christmas morning breakfast at mum's, christmas afternoon bbq here, and boxing day party at my sister's with all my extended family. I think I will definitely need to join a gym...or at least get a Wii fitness. I would like to be about 10kgs lighter, especially as we are no longer taking any sort of precautions contraceptive-wise.

Have a really happy, positive, food-filled, exciting-present-filled Christmas everyone!