Welcome Townsvillegirl. Looks like you're like me and have two bubbies VERY close together. And you're going back for NO. 3 already??? Wow. You're a very brave lady.

Shell - happy belated birthday. I hope Angus is better very quickly and that your girls (or you) don't get it. Hope you get a lot of sleep too.

Lis - sorry you're feeling so sick already. I know its a great indication that everything is ok but seriously, MS sucks! I hope it passes very, very quickly for you. Were you sick with Ellie and if yes, the whole time or did it ease up? Yes - I would definitely rather Ellie was allowed to sleep. Very frustrating sometimes but its hard to be angry with Izzy is so proud of herself and Ellie wakes up laughing and clapping. Very gorgeous.

LIke Lis said, it has been very hot over here and no sign of easing up over the next week - high 30s the whole way through. We have an airconditioner that does the upstairs where the girls' bedrooms are and one that does the downstairs. The upstairs one has been on continuously since Boxing Day. I am not looking forward to getting the power bill - might have to crack the whip and get DH working longer hours Still, if it means the girls get good naps during the day and comfortable sleeps overnight then its worth it.

Anyway, off to try to convince Ellie that she actually is tired. Don't like my chances given she is doing laps walking around the coffee table chattering away