Hehe, thanks, Erin! I was wondering if anyone would notice my name change, lol. I've been thinking for a while that kbowman is very boring. I was very uninspired when I first joined BB and just went for my first initial and the name of the street where I happened to be living at the time. I'm now on Twitter too as Cheekyfrog. Like I need another internetty thing! Matthew's doing the squealing thing too - he sounds like a little piggy!

Matthew is still getting over his cold, but I've taken away the hankies that I'd put baby balsam on to after reading that Vicks vaporub is not only ineffective but can cause respiratory problems and lead to extra mucus production. I thought I was getting another cold too but it seems to have disappeared, just had the sore throat and a pesky cough for a couple of days. His sixth tooth looks like it's down now, so that's two on the bottom and four on the top. I'd rather he still had no teeth, though! He accidentally nips me now and then when he falls asleep at the breast. Ouch!

Donna, what did that health nurse say to you to upset you? You sound like you're doing a fabulous job with Molly, phooey to the nurse I haven't got advice on BLS with veges as Matthew's not really into fingerfoods yet, except to play with them. He only enjoys biting thick slices of cucumber. And some toast, now and then. The rest of the time, it's pureed fruit or veg or rice cereal (made up with breastmilk, doesn't like it with water). I haven't turned the carseat around yet, hoping to hold off as long as possible. I've got a mirror set up so that I can see him and he can see himself (he likes looking at himself!) and most of the time, he sleeps on our drives. I'm so pleased that your FIL is doing so well. Hope your mum gets good results from the tests that she has to have done.

Lauren, you sound busy! Liberty is doing well to be crawling and pulling herself up to standing position. Matthew's a good sitter and a good roller, but still waiting to see him crawl. I love seeing Liberty's pictures on FB - she's such a cutie. I love the way you dress her.

Pam, big hugs for you I kind of know what you mean about getting depressed about not getting anything done. The mess here is burgeoning out of control. I'm going to get the woman who will be looking after Matthew when I go back to work next month to mind him for an hour tomorrow, just so that I can change the bedsheets, pick clothes up off the floor and sort some out to take to St Vinnies. I would die of embarrassment if a house inspection was sprung on me. And I can't invite anyone over with the way the house is either. I get lonely too and start worrying about lack of stimulation for Matthew. I'm buying more and more toys for him to compensate.

Niamh, Eireann will love that picture showing up at her 21st! An Irish summer sounds gorgeous. Think of us shivering away, won't you!

Sue, way to go on the two-hour walks!! I'm trying to extend our walks but my dog goes on strike! She lies down and just waits for me to turn around to head home. Funny old thing. I need to get my fitness levels back up. I'm a bit worried that I'm losing weight despite eating rubbish. Hoping it's just the breastfeeding and lugging Matthew around. I've bought a new set of scales today, jic the old ones are fibbing to me!

Kell, I'll test out a toy rescue tag for you - let me know how much they cost and I'll buy a few off you!! I think they're a great idea. How did your DH go with the meany text about the housework? I wish I had someone to help with the housework! I'm at the point where I need professional help and a couple of skips!

Hello to everyone else, lurking or otherwise! *waves* Hope all is well!