Kim – HAND MAKING that many cards? You are a creative genius! I wish I was good at arty crafty stuff. They say that if you’re good at one of the arts you’re bound to be good at another too. Well, I’m good at music, but I can’t draw, sew, paint, act, dance… I’m useless! I hear you on having the inlaws too close too. Was it you that was worried about them visiting too early in hospital? How did that go? Bugger that you’re on your own again this weekend. I hope you go ok. Also bugger that Darcy doesn’t know that appropriate times to sleep! Although 8 hours is unreal, so I wouldn’t be knocking that one! Hope Toby takes her lead once things settle down in a few weeks.

Vic – YAY for doing it on your own! Every time I think I’m having it tough I should just imagine what it’s like with 4. Sounds like you’re going great guns. What a woman! 3 loads of washing… yuck! Re: eczema – Charlie had a bad case of it a year ago and I have dry skin, so we find that putting Alpha Keri Oil in the bath works a treat. Neither of us have had a problem since we started using it. Everyone is different though, so try a few different things and see what works. It’s shame you’re busy – that would have been fun! I’ll certainly let you know if anything else comes up, although we both get gigs in Brisbane more frequently.

Alison – glad to see you back! Was wondering where you were. Damn computer dramas! We’re certainly no stranger to them at this house. What are you going to do for your birthday? Glad to see Cooper is doing well. What a cute picture!

Sheree – glad to have you back too. Sorry that Lachie is going through a few things at the moment. I know it’s hard, but try to remind yourself that this phase is only ever going to be temporary. It will get better. I’m sorry that you haven’t been feeling well either – I had some complications after giving birth to Charlie so I know how much it can affect your wellbeing. What a bastard gyno. I really hope it starts to improve soon. Don’t feel bad about not being around – it’s hard to pop on here at the best of times, and especially when you’re not well.

Hello Jess and Karen too and to anyone else I missed.

Well, my house is tidy at last! Toby woke up part way through cleaning and because Charlie was still asleep and I didn’t want him to wake up I just popped Toby in the carrier and continued working! I tell ya, my back is sore now though! I’m hoping to be able to go for a walk when Charlie wakes up, but it might be getting a bit late for that. DH let me sleep in this morning – he got up with Charlie around 8.30 and Toby was still sleeping in bed with me. He woke up for a feed shortly afterwards and fell back asleep and so did I, and DH didn’t wake me up! Funny thing is, I actually would have prefereed to wake up and enjoy the day which is weird – I remember last time I wanted sleep at any cost but this time it’s different. We’re having a lovely friend come over for dinner tonight – she called and offered to cook for us (who could resist an offer like that?) so that will be lovely. Then we’ve got that gig tomorrow. I hope it goes ok. It’s a big drive with the kids so I hope they’re alright. Anyway, I think I hear a Charlie, so I’d better go. I hope you all have a lovely Sunday.