Oh I just heard on the news that some nut is running around in Vic with a box of matches - why are there weirdos like that???????

Hayley, I second everything said about FDC - I had DD in FDC from 8 mths and she still goes (afterschool care & holiday care) and couldn't be happier. Having said that take your time chosing a carer, go with lots of questions and if you're not happy with the one they've given you, ask to see another. I've interviewed some that *might* be good carers - but not for my family!!!

They can have a total of 7 kids at once (including their own) but only 4 of them can be preschoolers and there's a baby limit too but I don't know what it is.

Speaking of thunder thighs, little Betty Chobbalobs must take after her mother LOL. I put a *brand new* 00 on her yesterday and it didn't fit because her thighs are too big LOL! No idea how long she is...should get her measured cos she's FOUR MONTHS OLD TODAY!

E was horribly unsettled for the rest of the day (playing on my brainstem injury fears) crying a lot, sounding really heartbroken. It's possible she was still feeling horrible after the horrible shopping trip OR it's possible the shopping trip was horrible because she was having a bad day to start with. IDK. Have spoken to DH about starting a weekly routine so he goes out to do the Aldi shop one afternoon and I'll pop out after E has gone to bed for extras. Ought to solve the problem. Jazmum I did online shopping when DH was away and it's a lot more expensive plus the fruit & veg here is pretty limited.

Has anyone read "Buddhism for mothers"...I think I need to get a bit zen right now, haven't found a copy yet.

Sherie - oh yes the squealing, we've had this for about 6 weeks now! LOL then she catches sight of you and grins like a cheshire cat! She's also started complaining if she drops something she wants to play with. Poor chookie's exhausted cos she starts playing the second she gets up and she's tiring herself out more now.