LP - Bless you on behalf of mothers all over the world for taking those girls in and giving them the love and attention they need. Don't think you have to do it all on your own, next stop (after the hearing specialist) should be your local behaviour support unit, they will have all sorts of tricks and strategies which will help you stay one step ahead. I'm sure you will do a wonderful job!

Re things to do for Christmas - any water activities will be a winner - water balloons, water pistols, those wahu balls that you dunk & throw! Also continuous cricket or handball will work. They will all have pressies to play with too and keep a quiet corner with some books or DVDs for those who have had enough excitement and just need to chill out. Also make sure they all eat and drink at a designated time cos some kids will opt out of the food for fun and then you'll have a messy little breakdown on your hands LOL!

Jazmum, that photo is just gorgeous! We were planning a nice little chrissy photie of the girls but DD1 STILL hasn't had her hair cut (bad mummy, MD) so it won't go out with the cards this year.

Renee - how mortifying re the dogs. At least you've got nice neighbours, on my street the pound would've been rung.

Leanne, I bet you can't wait until your break begins - ENJOY!

OK, gotta go, still trying to track down the CHD as apparently they arrived in BigWs here but no one knows where they are (!!!) I feel like Arnie in Jingle all the Way, Sherie! LOL

Holly & s to everyone!