Cally: man, you are I reckon the 4th person in as many weeks to say that their kids have got fluid and hearing loss! That said, i do remember as a kid myself a load of other kids at swimming all mentioning their grommets etc etc. much more common than we think i guess huh?!

I hear you on all the commuting. I remember when i had to go to see the specialist for my eyes (i was legally blind as a young child) we had to travel 2 hours each way to the specialist each week...sometimes twice a week! poor mum...i remember loving it as it was always a 'special' day and in fact full of lots of happy memories.

AFM: today M is better! not even a temp . these babies...keeping us on our toes.
good news is that we had the people that will be looking after the animals and the house while we are away over for dinner. they are on board with stella and are totally cool with administering her any happy pills etc. i am so relieved!

back to chrissie presents: what is the difference between the nintendo ds and the leap pad? can the ds do educational games as well? i am so confused lol!