MM: i was thinking along similar lines to sherie, that it is prolly the fact that she is a bit worn down immune wise from the ears...oooh and really hard when stuck in this position (been there!). how sick do you think she is? because seriously, Leila does get a runny nose ALOT from kindy (assumption here LOL!). i guess i would weigh it up, and if she is still her normal self in that she is eating, playing, sleeping normally then i would *think* that kindy would be AOK. just tell the girls that look after her to keep an extra eye on her and if she looks like she is fading, to give you a call. that would be my plan of action...

MD: yeah, think you are right. been so busy that we just havent had a chance to scratch ourselves, let alone think about the christmas festivities...give me a week and i'll get there LOL!
has missy e avoided the gastro bug??

AFM: all good here. DH and i went hard at the unpacking today and we *almost* have a functioning household! starting to take shape. am happy because Leila was really starting to show signs of being a bit frazzled what with the lack of consistent space and toy availability. now the majority of her gear is in place, i just need to put up the wall decals i bought in italy and i reckon her room is done! it is MASSIVE!!! just love it.