Jazmum - Oh I'm so sorry, your post has made me all teary. Love the pic, she was a gorgeous dog. Very very sad.

Noni - You are a great mum, its the lack of sleep that does it. I so know what you mean, I've been there, I would say the majority of mummy's have had times where they feel like a bad mum. I'm having a bad mum day today as well after a bad night. I just cant seem to figure out whats wrong with Maddie. & I can admit to letting her whinge for a bit in the hope that she drops off back to sleep. Lol so we are all in the same boat! We have over estimated our income as well so we dont get caught out. I always get caught out at the shops, sometimes I forget that a direct debit has come out & also my DP has a naughty habit of transferring all our 'spending money' into the home loan account to reduce the interest and he doesnt tell me. So I end up with a red face in coles lol.

Trillian - I wonder whats flared up Alister's excema? Maybe they just go through stages with it? Maddie's has seemed to have gone away now as well, with the minor flare up now and then. I'm scared when we start swimming lessons the chlorine might affect it.

Leemar - Hope Jordy is feeling better soon, sounds horrible.