Phoenix - Isn't it cute to see how much our lo's love being outside?! As soon as we say that word, B is off! Hope the rest of the yard gets finished soon... I don't think B has hit the 10kg mark yet

Trish - All those 'no's' would drive me insane! What does nana think?? I find my MIL is oblivious to how her behaviour affects B - he goes to pieces if someone says 'no' too sternly or shrieks at him, but she doesn't seem to make the connection that it's her!

Traylee - Hi! Because B isn't talking much, I did a bit of research. Saying about 5 words is average at 18 months (and that includes words that aren't pronounced right, as long as we know what they mean!). It's their understanding that's the big thing. My toddler book says about 75% of 18 month olds can point to 1 body part when asked, or follow a one step command (Get ____, find your _____). B (and Scarlett) sound waaaay ahead of that!

Marni - So glad P's op went well - have you noticed a difference in her? Work is still great but not sure what'll happen next year as I can't keep driving an hour each way so will have to find something closer (plus child care cos Mum won't mind B next year) or not work at all. Tell me about the toddler bed! Do you have to sit with P til she's asleep? Do you have a gate on the door? Does she wander out in the night if she wakes? How did you do it?!!!

Sleepy - Glad to hear you're back safely Can John see the kids at your place and you go out for the day/arvo/evening rather than have them at IL's where it's not baby-proofed? It sounds like you're both being very mature/civil about things??? Still, it must be hard for you

AFM - I measured B's height the other day - 75cm, which is below the 3rd percentile in the red book. In other words, he's a shorty, lol! Haven't done his weight for ages tho...