Rory - we ocassionally get sleep issues with Marley, where she wont go to sleep but she is happy to play in her cot with her beloved Teddy! I just leave her until she really starts to crack it, but thankfully she is a very good sleeper. Hope you got your nap time yesterday.

Tali - none of my phantom bets did any good yesterday (apart from a second place) so I am glad I didn't actually have real money on them lol!!! Kai sounds like a very determined little girl, much like Marley. Marley can throw a tantrum like I have never seen. Chelsea was such a good toddler, very placid and no real troubles until she turned 3 and then she started to talk back and get a bit rude. I was pregnant during this time so I think alot of it came from her confusion about that. Now she is the one trying to make Marley calm down and its so funny to watch. I am sure we are in for fun times ahead but I bet she'll be a perfect angel for your sisters wedding. BTW, got my Better Homes and Gardens mag and have my craft projects picked out. Lots of good cooking ideas too. Boy am I going to be busy!

Amanda - you should be extremely proud of yourself that you have given Cody a wonderful start, 17 mths is brilliant. Can't wait to see the cake pics and I hope you find a house soon.

Maya - people often wonder why the uni would be open on Cup Day. We had a great day, phones were so quiet and I got lots of work done. Even left early! Sounds like you all had a ball camping (apart from the car sick Coco!!!) and Oscar was a very good boy. I hope the exam went well, now you can finally start doing some of the stuff on your list, including catching up with me for a cuppa!!! So great to hear you back and your usual upbeat self again. We did miss you.

Jess - you guys have such rotten luck with cars! You did well pushing for so long.

Julie - thanks for the PM about your camera. You've given me some good ideas and I have been looking at the website.

Another gorgeous day in Melb today. We went for a walk to the supermarket this morning and while we were in there, the music was playing and people were walking past the pram with big smiles on their faces, I looked down and Marley was sitting up, bopping up and down to the music and clapping her hands - she looked hilarious!! She just loves music. Got all my washing done and Chelsea helped me make some more biscuits (hope these last longer than the last batch LOL!) and we are going to make pizza dough for dinner a little later.

Hi to everyone else and hope you are all having a great day.