So awful Cally - I remember accidents like that at the south coast as a kid... would think the last 25 yrs of education would make a difference. its a terribly sad story - I hope it leads to more life jacket wearing!
G - Callala is v pretty - jervis bay is one of my fave areas! the cubby is BEYOND awesome - lucky lucky boys! hope it gets a lot of use over the summer. I am with the others - get them out, he has had so much sickness and if you can affo5rd not to wait then I would call and get him seen/bookedin. health is something that is always worth the investment IMO.
JM - good to hear from you! i was also super impressed with the writing! Sorry P has reflux - did either S or L?
Arte - you sound so happy. Glad version 3 does seem to come with requested upgrades! I agree with the 2nd child thing. J is delightful but HARD work! he does play alone more than N though!
Trill - good on you! great results!
Cass - party sounds great. Grrrr to DH. so not on! how long is your MIL here for (and is she a help at all?)

AFM all is well. had a nice weekend. tackled the boys toys cupbiard in my 'me time' sat morning. have a whole heap tpo donate to charity - things they just dont use. have mad e anew tradirtion that at each bday the boys donate some toys after they open their gifts. i do find how much 'stuff' they get pretty crazy...
Do any of you have any strategies to deal with lying? I have found N making stuff up - nothing bad - but wondering how I teach him??? assume its a normal thing?