Vicky - i hope the surgery comes around quickly for you!

Nelly - bilby eats far less foods than any baby on this thread, so don't worry, your baby is not the worst by far. She is still on pureed food, more like what a six month old eats. Won't have a bar of any finger food. I am so sick of spooning fruit puree, custard and yogurt into her. Even pureed veg is a battle! (without custard being added!!).

We had our first bath together last night, it went quite well, she delights in splashing the water and trying to pick up the water. I was worried how i would cope with the lifting and holding, but it went ok, we actually enjoyed it. DH lifted her out, so that made it do-able. Don't worry, she has been washed in the last year, but always by dh in the shower.

Lovely to hear about the birthdays. taralee, i hope the people that DO come to Evie's party, make it a lovely time. We only had three people who "popped in", not an official real party, and only having a small number was quite good - less stress for me anyways.

i'm just relieved to have gotten thru the last year to tell the truth!

WOnderful news about the Tupperware earnings, that's great.