Bath - don't be silly, no offence taken at all. I am always worried about the education side of things and where we would like the girls to go to school. I don't think private education in an option but Chelsea will go to a Catholic primary school which is where she goes to kinder. I would really like her to learn about religion as I never had the opportunity too (my parents were a bit anti religion and didn't let me participate in religious education at school - silly, I know). She will hopefully then go to a Catholic secondary school. We have been putting money into an account for Chelsea since she was born and will need to get started on Marleys. Once I go back to work, I will have more to contribute (and if I stop spending on silly things). I am glad you bought it up as I will start thinking more seriously about it know. Meeting Verity last week and seeing what a lovely sensible girl she is shows how important a good education is. BTW the felafel balls sound yummy, might have to head to coles and look for them.

Nic - great news at the paed appointment, he is a very happy, healthy boy. Happy 9 months to Nixon!

Simone - I have the same response as the others - what right has he to tell you how clean your house must be. Tell him if he can't support you and at least be polite, then don't bother coming over!! Sorry to sound so harsh, but it seems like he enjoys p!ssing you off and getting you upset. I can understand why you want to keep things normal for the kids, but what he is saying and doing is not normal and they shouldn't be part of that. Tell him he can see them at a time you both decide. If he is not happy with that, then bad luck. Stop letting him rule your life - and as for cooking dinner for him STOP DOING IT!!! He is big enough to fend for himself and as you said, he has family to support him. Maybe go to Centrelink and see if they can fasttrack your payments, you are officially separated so they should start paying you now. Can you get out of your lease early? You should try to decide a date to get back and do whatever you can to make it happen - sell what you can. Only you can make this happen and start a better life for you and the kids. You need to be with family. I don't mean to sound horrible but I hate hearing how bad he makes you feel.

Rory - poor little Flynn! If he was lactose intolerant, wouldn't he have runny poos? Don't know much about lactose intolerance but I thought it would make him throw up or have the runs. Was there anything else different about his diet? Pears usually do the trick. Have fun reading your 100 page agenda!

Just been chatting to my best friend in Brisbane (she is coming to Noosa with us) for the past 2 hours!!!! Its only 6 weeks until we leave and I am getting very excited. Lots going on tomorrow - I have the plumber coming to replace our hot water service (its had the gong!) and getting a quote for 2 new wardrobes in the girls rooms. At least its cooler tonight - the breeze outside is lovely