Alison- I know exactly how you feel. Whilst I love my job I would prefer to be off longer but DH's wage is nearly half mine so we can't. Also he seems to resent me being at home while he works, like I'm getting some bludging holiday while he slaves. (We just had a bit of a fight so I'm not feeling too charitable atm) I do envy you having Yr 5/6 thats my dream and I am stuck with year 1! At least I can job share.
Kim- I taught in NT for a year, my qualifications from NSW were recognised there but not that fact that in NSW and were on the top of the pay scale you got paid as if you had a degree even if you didn't- I dropped $9000 a year, also their pay was less but this was 1999. Things have changed a bit up there but if you ever wanted to go to NT to teach I still have some contacts.
Lea- Hope everything is OK.
It sounds like a few of us are going back to work this week, its sad isn't it? I am feeling very teary about leaving Riley, he seems too young.
My mind has gone blank about anything else I was going to write! Widdly- I hope you haven't been overwhelmed with info about age gaps LOL, I tell you having a baby and a 15 yr old can be very very handy!!!
Leanne hope you are feeling better.
Can't remember who said their baby had no teeth and couldn't crawl but bless you for saying that cause Riley is the same and I was feeling a bit paranoid LOL