Tali - the winter sun is so good but soon as its gone - chilly again!!! Wow, snow up in the Dandenongs tomorrow. Didn't see the weather tonight but it sounds like its going to be a cold one. Shame about your sister not being pregnant, hopefully soon. Love the idea of 2 houses, I would do it. Lots of retirees do it, so might have to think about that when I get old and grey lol!!!

Bath - wow, thats an expensive bill! Considering I run my heater virtually non stop (and definately not frugal with my dryer lol!!!), my winter elec bill is about $230 and gas about $200 which is not too bad. I am not really a good budgeter, but find it easier to pay $50 instead of $230 when the bills are due. DH's pay is also very irregular depending on what shifts he does, he prefers doing night shift because it pays better. It must be working well if you've been doing it for 15 years. Fantastic news about the acupuncture, it sounds like it is really doing the trick for you. I have never had it done before, does it feel weird??

Maya - good to see you back. How is uni going this semester? You must be going crazy without your camera working? Your phone takes really great pictures.

Nic - DH thought your idea was hilarious!!!! Might be an idea though. He's not sure he could cope with multiple trips, crazy enough the first time. I try to keep sentimental things or bigger items. Small stuff is easy to replace. I still don't know if we will try #3 but some stuff is taking up lots of room (rocker, bassinet for my pram etc). If you are hesitant about getting rid of it, keep it. How is your new kitchen?

Julie - thinking of you! Not long to go now.

I've started walking every lunchtime at work which is amazing for me as I really don't do much exercise (which I know is naughty!!!). Me and a work colleague walk around this huge oval next to work for about 40 mins. I must say I felt really good after it and we were not walking slow. Marley has a bit of cough at the moment and a nice snotty nose (thankfully running clear) which is making her a bit cranky. We have a christening tomorrow so I may have to leave her home with DH, I don't want her coughing her germs over all the other kids and it sounds like it is going to be a cold day.

Rug up Melbourne girls and I hope everyone enjoys the rest of their weekend.