Hi all,

You gals are ace for replying en masse ... it's so good to know our household isn't the only one experiencing toddler issues!! We're aware that Jacob's arrival has probably thrown Cam out of whack a bit, so I think we'll let him keep climbing into our bed for a while longer. If that's all it takes to make him feel special and close to us, then so be it.

CM - lovely to hear Gabe is doing well! And yes, toddler tanties are such fun, aren't they . All part of growing up and becoming more independent, I guess.

Bec - oooh, how's Ben's noggin tonight? Poor little bloke - did you get to the bottom of who did what? Six huh ... time flies! And you're right - Cam won't always be coming into bed with us ... but hopefully we can ease him out of the habit before Jacob starts (ha ha). And yep, we bought Cammie a king single bed for those times we'd need to lay down with him. It's quite comfy actually

Laura - lovely to hear from you! Milly sounds like she's thriving - good on you. Great too to hear that her birth was a really positive experience for you. Congrats! As for how quickly they grow up, they certainly don't let the grass grow under their feet, do they?

Meow - nice name change Luey! We can relate to E's sleeping ... doesn't take much to mess up good habits, does it. Still though, sounds like he's doing really well and it's obvious you think the world of him. He sounds like a sweetie

Stacey - not long to go now till your baby girl arrives? You're due around the same time as my sister (March 13) - she's having a girl too! Our toddlers certainly love to be close to us at night, don't they! I bet Scout will love daycare - you're right, it will keep him entertained and be good for his mental stimulation too. We've kept Cam in two days a week - for his entertainment and physical/mental activity ... and for my sanity too!!

Mel - hey there! Wish I could take credit for having two chilled out babies, but damned if I know how it happened!! If I ever work it out, I'll let you know I notice you say "truck" is one of James' words ... OMG - that word is a constant here. It's amazing how many trucks are on the road when the toddler in the back seat insists on pointing them out and telling you about every one "truck, TRUCK ... ahh, big truck!!" Oh, and you're a smart lady for keeping James in a cot!!

Leesa and M2W ... hi again!

Suppose it's time to get the thinking cap on about second birthdays ... ?

Andie xx