Hi all

Well I have placed my bets on the Melbourne Cup so heres hoping!! I looked like a dufus at the TAB as I didnt really know what I was doing LOL!!

Mel - big hugs - I wish I lived closer to you!! I think what is going on sounds like a perfectly normal reaction to a very stressful time you have both been going through. You are an amazing mummy and wife and please please talk to us about how you are feeling as we are all more than happy to listen and give you hugs. Us mummys think we have to be strong all the time but its OK to feel what you are feeling and as Sacha said a lot of people are probably feeling similar stresses. Men can be so frustrating when they brood and dont talk - I think it is just how some men deal with stress (which doesnt make it easy for you). You are doing an amazing job!
Oh and yay that marty has gone from Idol - long overdue LOL!!

AMM - what song do you sing to Lucas before he goes to sleep - too cute!! I would probably wake Charlotte up if I started singing with my scratchy old voice LOL!!

Bec - yes very very happy about the Idol verdict!!

Sacha - how is Autumns heat rash going?

Michaels mum - enjoy your Melbourne Cup lunch! Oh and I hear you about being lonely when DH is away - life is busy but still lonely.

Oliver and Jesse are in childcare today so I am going to chill out all day (apart from getting Charlotte weighed) - rather boring considering all the Melbourne Cup fanfare is happening but never mind!

Gotta run
Jem