Hi guys,

Just finished typing a huge post and lost it!!!! ARRRRRRR!!!!!!

I took me ages to read up on everyone and try to respond. I will make this one quicker

Bath - good luck with the party. Your culinary skills sound amazing, will have to steal some recipes off you!

Dee - things sound tough at the moment but they will improve. Hope the stay at QEII does the trick, stay positive. This group sounds very supportive so know we are all thinking of you.

IK - I am a big dog owner too! I have a 7 yo Great Dane called Cooper who was a show dog for most of his early life. He was like our child before kids. Not sure how long he has left as most great danes dont live very long. As for horses, I had a horse in my teenage years which I did showing and eventing. Great fun! I also worked in the Dandenongs at Kalorama for 8 years (pre kids). What a beautiful spot. The CFA must keep you busy during summer. Ken Stewart was the Kalorama fire chief when I was up there and they helped us with fire training etc. Hats off to you for volunteering. My brother was in the SES last year but was having back trouble so had to quit. He loved it.

CeeCee - Thanks. Ally is so cute. I will have to work out how to put the pictures on! The immunisations are hard, you feel like you are being so mean, but they quickly forget.

Simone and Jess - how do you girls do it? I was always wanting a big family but I think I missed the boat. Sometimes 2 challenge me LOL!! Whats the secret, share any tips you have to having a sane household?

Rory - Flynn is a beautiful little man. Your home/work situation sound great. Good on your DH for being a SAHD. Does he enjoy it? I agree that working from home is difficult, the distractions never end! I still do some odd things at home, even though I am on maternity leave, but I enjoy it. Keeps me in the loop until I return.

I hope I haven't missed anyone. Sorry if I have. I feel like I am slowly remembering who's who and that will make the posts quicker and easier.