Hiya Neeny... Aleise sounds like she's doing great, especially the tummy time which caused yopu a bit of grief a few weeks back. IK: Ooooh that's such a common scenario (with your DP) my sister has the same issues with her DH... he doesn't hesitate to run off (after "joking" that he has to seek her permission) and play with the boys and their big baby-unfriendly toys. I've dwelt on her situation for years and haven't been able to work out how to help. All I can say is that my DH used to do it a little bit with his band rehearsals (leaving me at home holding the baby for hours on end and resenting me when I got upset)... but he kinda "grew up" over the course of the first year with Verity and developed more empathy. My sister's DH has never changed... so I guess it could go either way... all I can suggest is that you make sure you do that Wednesday thing and leave Oscar with him as much as possible. It's such a tricky situation. (((hugs)) to you.

Well FIL has gone and life has returned to normal! WooHoo! No party to organise just a regular day ahead for me! Never thought I'd be so happy about that! Will log onto FlyLady for a bit of inspiration and start pottering... will be keeping a closer eye on posts today... and catch up on some missed personals that I've been wanting to write... but now it's cuppa time...