I still lept out of bed with Wade when he was a small baby but Niall is sleeping closer to me more often so I don't have to (when he has a marathon sleep). What I really love these days is when Niall will wake me for the 3am feed from where he is sleeping in the cradle next to my side of the bed... then feed quickly... and then let me lower him back into the cradle and sleep until 7am... I just love it when that happens but it's only about 1/2 times a week... the rest of the time he stays in with me.

Ok it's official, Wade is having a birthday party this year... I've been wondering whether I was up for all the extra work... then as I was talking to a neighbour and her little boy i mentioned it and gave her an invitation. It's for the 7th of October so I've still got a few weeks to plan. If everybody comes i could have 30 people here! Argh! I've allowed Verity to invite 2 of her friends (responsible ones) and they can come early and help me out! I'm also right onto good supervision (old habits die hard form working with little children) so I'll need some extra eyes. Unfortunately even amongst my friends you can't count on parents to watch their own children all the time (especially if they get involved in a conversation with another adult).

Jo: I said to a lady in Myer the other day (we got chatting about stuff): "Geeze I envy you working here all day" (i had both Wade and Niall with me) and she said "I know! I come here for a break from my 3 kids!"

Speaking of which Wade and verity are just starting to be silly.... they were peacefully occupied in the garden digging whilst I was cleaning the house and doing the washing... now, as soon as I sit down for a break they decide to start running through the house screaming in between demanding food and entertainment "can we go to the park now?"
Me (Dragon Mummy); "No! I need a break... Niall's asleep now so just let me sit!"