Hi everyone, I'm back from the brink of sleep-deprived insanity! LOL DH came home for Fri and Sat night and let me sleep...! Good thing to cos he's away again this week . Grin and bear it, MD.

Well we had a luuuurvely weekend, first in ages where I didn't have a deadline hanging over me. Didn't do much. Had lunch with a friend yesterday, & actually watched telly with the family! And we had a Happy Half Birthday party for Elisabeth with a big pink cake (!) and party hats . Not that she had any cake of course. I've been busy on eBay too, I've won a few good age appropriate toys AND the Tinytalk baby sign lang pack for $35! (*MD gives self pat on back*)

Cally there's a rumour going around that an Ikea is being built in fyshwick? Near the airport? But i could have completely the wrong end of the stick, if you ask you family they will prolly know. No they don't do mail order, your best bet is to get a family member to stop in when they're up at Sydney (you can look at the catalogue online and make your selection).

Arte, I've been wondering about a wonderweek too, I know it's around 26 weeks but I've been too mentally lazy to get my calendar out and work out whether 26 weeks is right on 6 mths or not! LOL @ bumscooting - nice work Will! Sounds like you might have yourself an early walker there. BTW, v impressed with your busy weekend!

Hayley, I sooo hope Maddie is feeling better soon poor chook!

Noni, good tip (as usual) re water in the syringe...we haven't tried E on water yet, DH bought sippy cups without the handles so i'd like to get some with handles so she can wave it around and bang it on the table (her favorite thing right now, banging LOL). Good luck with the house.

Renee, hope you enjoyed your 'date'. What did you see? Did you find a good toy box?

C's mumma, well E came up with the goods for Daddy while he was home, after not pooing for 6 days...hehehe I was lying in bed this morning and I could hear him next door changing E's nappy saying how full it was and then he's shouting "Quick, H, bring me more wipes!" apparently she let rip with a megapoo while he had her nappy off ! High five, Bettybums!

Ok, better go I"m supposed to be converting last night's taco mince into some sort of nutritious and tasty casserole for dinner tonight, better hop to it!

s to all our ladies!